FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants
About This Grant
In 1988, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Preservation grant program was established to document, preserve, and stabilize historic structures on HBCU campuses. Historic resources on campuses of accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places either individually or as contributing to a National Register or National Historic Landmark historic district are eligible for this program. Projects must meet major program selection criteria and all work must follow the Secretary of the Interior"s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. Projects may also fund survey, nomination, and preservation planning for historic HBCU campuses.
Grant Summary
FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants is a National Park Service grant providing $50K to $750K for university. Applications are due 2026-07-28 (closing in 22 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- ONLY accredited HBCU institutions may apply. https://nces.ed.gov/COLLEGENAVIGATOR/?s=all&sp=4&pg=1Properties must be listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places or designated a National Historic Landmark, either individually or as contributing to a historic district. Properties that are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places must submit a Determination of Eligibility from their State Historic Preservation Office with their application. Projects not listed in the National Register must prepare or amend a nomination as part of the grant project and should budget for that work in their application.
How to Apply
$50K–$750K
2026-07-28
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants 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 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants?
FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants is offered by National Park Service and is generally open to university. 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 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants provide?
FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants provides between $50K 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 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants deadline?
Applications for FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants are due 2026-07-28 (closing in 22 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 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants?
To apply for FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants, 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.
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