FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program
National Park Service
About This Grant
The goal of the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrants Program is to fund subgrant programs that support the rehabilitation of historic properties to foster economic development in rural communities. These subgrant programs, managed by States, Tribes, Certified Local Governments, special district governments, and non-profits will select, fund, and manage preservation projects for historic properties to include architectural/engineering services and physical preservation.
Grant Summary
FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program is a National Park Service grant providing $200K to $750K for municipality, nonprofit, university. Applications are due 2026-06-23 (closing in 5 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Eligible Applicants must be:Nonprofit, tax-exempt U.S. organizations, with or without 501c(3) designationTribal Historic Preservation OfficesState Historic Preservation OfficesCertified Local Governments (list provided at http://go.nps.gov/clg )Special district governments, except school districts, located within a Certified Local GovernmentEligible Subgrants must be:Properties listed in or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic PlacesProperties located in rural areas, definition belowProperties within the grantee"s jurisdictionGrants/subgrants are not available for sites or collections that are owned or leased by the federal government, or in which the federal government holds a property interest. Definition of RuralFor the purposes of this program, the definition of rural follows the eligibility requirements used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Rural Business Programs. USDA describes "rural" America as "nonmetropolitan (nonmetro) areas," defined on the basis of counties. Nonmetro counties include some combination of:open countryside,rural towns (places with fewer than 5,000 people and 2,000 housing units), andurban areas with populations ranging up to 50,000 people that are not part of larger metropolitan areas. Search here by location/address to find eligible rural/nonmetro areas: https://eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do?pageAction=irp.
How to Apply
$200K–$750K
2026-06-23
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program from National Park Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Park Service before the deadline.
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FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program?
FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program is offered by National Park Service and is generally open to municipality, nonprofit, university, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program provide?
FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program provides between $200K and $750K per award from National Park Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program deadline?
Applications for FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program are due 2026-06-23 (closing in 5 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Park Service, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program?
To apply for FY2025 & FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Park Service.