Opportunity Information: Apply for P22AS00035
The FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Semiquincentennial Grants program (opportunity number P22AS00035) is a competitive National Park Service (NPS) grant initiative intended to support the preservation of historic places connected to the founding of the United States, interpreted in the broadest possible sense. The program is designed to help safeguard sites that can meaningfully convey key themes in the nation s early formation and development, with the timeline of interest extending through the election of 1800. In practical terms, funded resources must be historically significant for their association with the story of what would become the United States, and the resource period of significance must be at least partly on or before December 31, 1800.
This funding is provided through the Historic Preservation Fund, which is administered by the NPS, and it is focused specifically on physical preservation work. The intent is to fund tangible preservation outcomes, meaning hands-on work to stabilize, repair, restore, or otherwise preserve qualifying historic resources, rather than programming that is purely interpretive or educational. Projects may be located anywhere in the United States as long as they meet the program s historical scope and eligibility requirements.
A central requirement of this opportunity is ownership: while a range of applicant organizations may apply, the historic property (the resource that will receive the grant-assisted work) must be State-owned. This is an important limitation that shapes who can realistically use the program, since applicants must be proposing work on a property held by a state. In addition, grants are not available for sites or collections owned by the National Park Service, meaning NPS-managed properties are explicitly excluded from receiving these funds.
The eligible applicant types are broad and include state governments, local governments (such as counties and cities or townships), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status). The eligibility list also includes Native American tribal organizations and references participation by federally recognized tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations as defined in federal statute (54 USC 300300). Even with this wide applicant pool, the State-owned property requirement still applies to every funded project.
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant within federal assistance (CFDA number 15.904) and falls under arts and humanities related funding activities (with an other designation included). Awards are made through a competitive selection process, and a notable feature is that no non-federal match is required, which can reduce barriers for applicants that might otherwise struggle to provide cost share. The listed maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $500,000. The opportunity record shows an original closing date of 2022-05-17 and a creation date of 2022-02-24.Apply for P22AS00035
- The National Park Service in the arts, humanities, other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund - Semiquincentennial Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.904.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2022-02-24.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2022-05-17. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Semiquincentennial Grants program?
The FY2021 HPF Semiquincentennial Grants program is a competitive grant initiative administered by the National Park Service (NPS) through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). It is intended to support the physical preservation of historic places connected to the founding and early formation of the United States, interpreted in the broadest possible sense.
What is the opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity number is P22AS00035.
Who administers and funds this program?
The program is administered by the National Park Service (NPS), and the funding is provided through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF).
Is this a competitive or non-competitive grant?
This is a competitive grant program. Awards are made through a competitive selection process.
What kinds of projects is this program intended to fund?
The program is focused specifically on physical preservation work that produces tangible preservation outcomes. This includes hands-on work to stabilize, repair, restore, or otherwise preserve qualifying historic resources.
Are interpretive or educational programs eligible for funding?
The program intent is to fund tangible, physical preservation outcomes rather than programming that is purely interpretive or educational.
What historic themes or time period does the program focus on?
The program supports resources connected to the founding of the United States and key themes in the nation's early formation and development. The timeline of interest extends through the election of 1800. The resource period of significance must be at least partly on or before December 31, 1800.
Does a historic resource need to be associated with a particular story or topic?
Yes. Funded resources must be historically significant for their association with the story of what would become the United States, interpreted broadly, and able to meaningfully convey key themes in early national formation and development.
Where can funded projects be located?
Projects may be located anywhere in the United States, as long as they meet the program's historical scope and eligibility requirements.
What is the key ownership requirement for the historic property?
The historic property (the resource that will receive the grant-assisted work) must be State-owned. This requirement applies to every funded project, regardless of who the applicant organization is.
Can a local government or nonprofit apply if it does not own the property?
Eligible applicants include local governments and nonprofit organizations, but the project must still be proposed for a State-owned historic property.
Are National Park Service (NPS) properties eligible?
No. Grants are not available for sites or collections owned by the National Park Service, and NPS-managed properties are explicitly excluded from receiving these funds.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include state governments, local governments (such as counties and cities or townships), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status). Native American tribal organizations are also included, with references to participation by federally recognized tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations as defined in federal statute (54 USC 300300).
Are nonprofit organizations required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility list includes both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
Does this opportunity reference eligibility for tribes and Native organizations?
Yes. The eligibility list includes Native American tribal organizations and references participation by federally recognized tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations as defined in federal statute (54 USC 300300).
What is the CFDA number for this funding opportunity?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 15.904.
What type of federal grant is this?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant within federal assistance.
What funding category or subject area does this program fall under?
The opportunity falls under arts and humanities related funding activities (with an "other" designation also included).
Is a non-federal cost share or match required?
No. A notable feature of this program is that no non-federal match is required.
What is the maximum award amount?
The listed maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $500,000.
What are the key dates shown for this opportunity record?
The opportunity record shows a creation date of 2022-02-24 and an original closing date of 2022-05-17.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Arts, Humanities, Other
Next opportunity: Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program
Previous opportunity: Deployment and Demonstration Opportunities for Carbon Reduction and Removal Technologies
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for P22AS00035
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (P22AS00035) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| FY2022 Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Community Grants Apply for P22AS00294 Funding Number: P22AS00294 Agency: National Park Service Category: Arts, Humanities, Other Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| FY2022 Historic Preservation Fund - Semiquincentennial Grants Apply for P22AS00403 Funding Number: P22AS00403 Agency: National Park Service Category: Arts, Humanities, Other Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| FY2022 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program Apply for P22AS00457 Funding Number: P22AS00457 Agency: National Park Service Category: Arts, Humanities, Other Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| FY2023 Historic Preservation Fund- African American Civil Rights- History Grants Apply for P23AS00471 Funding Number: P23AS00471 Agency: National Park Service Category: Arts, Humanities, Other Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| FY2023 Historic Preservation Fund- African American Civil Rights- Preservation Grants Apply for P23AS00472 Funding Number: P23AS00472 Agency: National Park Service Category: Arts, Humanities, Other Funding Amount: $750,000 |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "P22AS00035", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.