Contributed by: Preservation Action
Organization: Preservation Action
Dated Posted: May 29, 2026
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After months long delays, the National Park Service is now accepting applications for three grant programs, the Save America's Treasures grant program, the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization subgrant program, and the Semiquincentennial preservation grant program. These grant programs are funded through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and help support important preservation work across the country. The deadline for applications is quickly approaching.

Save America's Treasures Grant Program

$25.5 million in funding is available through the Save America's Treasures grant program for FY25. These grants help preserve nationally significant historic properties and collections. Grants are split into two different opportunities, preservation grants and collections grants. The program was established in 1999 and since inception has awarded more than $350 million in grants to over 1,300 projects across the country.

Applications are due June 16th. Learn more and apply today!

Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program

$17 million in funding is available for the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization sub-grant program for FY25 and FY26. This program supports sub-grant programs that enable the rehabilitation of historic properties and rehabilitate, protect, and foster economic development of rural communities. The program was established in 2018 and named after longtime Vermont preservationists Paul Bruhn.

Applications are due June 23rd. Learn more and apply today!

Semiquincentennial Grant Program

$11.907 million in funding is available for the Semiquincentennial grant program for FY25 and FY26. This program was established in 2019 to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States by supporting the preservation of sites and structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places that commemorate the founding of the nation.

The deadline for applications is June 30th. Learn more and apply today!

Preservation Action has been pushing for the release of funding for these important programs for several months, citing the delay in our recent House and Senate Interior Appropriations testimony. We are urging Congress to support robust funding for these grant programs as they determine FY27 funding levels and continue to push for the release of FY25 and FY26 African American Civil Rights, History of Equal Rights, Underrepresented Communities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities preservation grant programs.

Learn More: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/howtoapply.htm