Contributed by: Department of Interior/National Park Service
Organization: Department of Interior/National Park Service
Dated Posted: May 20, 2026
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The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 authorizes grants to Federally recognized Indian Tribes for cultural and historic preservation projects. These Tribal Heritage Grants assist Indian Tribes, Alaskan Native Villages/Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations in protecting and promoting their unique cultural heritage and traditions.

From the beginning, the program has been shaped by Indian Tribes. It focuses on what they are most concerned with protecting — oral history, plant and animal species important in tradition, sacred and historic places, and the establishment of Tribal historic preservation offices.

Since 1990, more than $17 million has been awarded to over 460 Indian and Alaskan Native communities.

Application packages must be submitted using grants.gov in response to a notice of funding opportunity number under Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) 15.904.

More Information: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/tribal-heritage-grants.htm