Opportunity Information: Apply for P25AS00488
The FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund Annual State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P25AS00488) is a National Park Service grant program designed to keep State Historic Preservation Offices operating and able to carry out the responsibilities laid out in the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), cited at 54 U.S.C. 3001 et seq. The program covers SHPO work across the 50 states, the District of Columbia, five U.S. territories, and three Freely Associated States (the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau). Funded activities are expected to stay within the allowable SHPO program areas under the NHPA, and when a project involves preservation practice standards (such as treatment or review of historic resources), the work and staff actions are expected to align with the relevant Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
The main purpose of the funding is to provide matching grants that help governments identify, evaluate, and protect historic properties. In practical terms, this includes supporting statewide and local survey work to find and document historic resources, planning efforts that guide long-term preservation decisions, and technical assistance that helps communities and property owners understand what preservation entails. It also supports physical preservation activities where permitted, administration and support connected to federal historic preservation tax incentives, and the preparation of nominations to the National Register of Historic Places. A key component is the pass-through role SHPOs play in distributing funds to Certified Local Governments (CLGs), strengthening preservation capacity at the local level. More broadly, the program is intended to help SHPOs assist federal, state, and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private individuals who are carrying out preservation work or navigating preservation compliance and best practices.
Eligibility is narrowly defined by statute. Applicants must be state governments as defined in the NHPA and related sections, including 54 U.S.C. 302902 (Grants to States) and 54 U.S.C. 302908 (Grants to the Freely Associated States), along with the definition of "States" at 54 U.S.C. 300317. While the eligible applicant category list includes state governments and certain nonprofits, the nonprofit eligibility is essentially a specific statutory exception: Ohio History Connection is identified as eligible to apply because it serves as the State Historic Preservation Office for Ohio. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant, listed under CFDA 15.904.
Key administrative details provided include an application deadline of August 29, 2025, and an award ceiling of $2,200,000. The opportunity was created on July 1, 2025, and is administered by the National Park Service. The overall expectation is that any award funded under this notice will directly support SHPO operations and activities that implement and advance the NHPA framework for preserving historic and cultural resources.Apply for P25AS00488
- The National Park Service in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY2025 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual State Historic Preservation Office 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 2025-07-01.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-08-29. (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 $2,200,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Others.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund Annual State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Grants opportunity?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) grant program under the Historic Preservation Fund that provides annual funding to help State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) remain operational and carry out responsibilities established by the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), cited at 54 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is P25AS00488.
Who administers this grant program?
The program is administered by the National Park Service (NPS).
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The primary purpose is to provide matching grants that help governments identify, evaluate, and protect historic properties, while supporting SHPO operations and implementation of the NHPA.
Is this considered a discretionary grant?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant.
What is the CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.904.
Which geographic areas are covered by this SHPO grant program?
The program covers SHPO work across the 50 states, the District of Columbia, five U.S. territories, and three Freely Associated States: the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is defined by statute. Applicants must be state governments as defined in the NHPA and related statutory sections, including 54 U.S.C. 302902 (Grants to States), 54 U.S.C. 302908 (Grants to the Freely Associated States), and the definition of "States" at 54 U.S.C. 300317.
Are any nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
While the eligible applicant category list includes certain nonprofits, the information provided indicates a specific statutory exception: Ohio History Connection is identified as eligible because it serves as the State Historic Preservation Office for Ohio.
What types of activities can this funding support?
Funded activities are expected to stay within allowable SHPO program areas under the NHPA. Examples described include statewide and local surveys to identify and document historic resources, preservation planning, technical assistance to communities and property owners, preparation of National Register of Historic Places nominations, administration and support connected to federal historic preservation tax incentives, and (where permitted) physical preservation activities.
Does this program support survey work and documentation of historic resources?
Yes. The opportunity specifically notes support for statewide and local survey work to find, identify, and document historic resources.
Does the funding support preservation planning?
Yes. Planning efforts that guide long-term preservation decisions are included among the practical uses of the funding.
Does the program provide support for technical assistance?
Yes. The funding can support technical assistance that helps communities and property owners understand preservation requirements and practices.
Can these funds be used for physical preservation work?
The opportunity indicates that physical preservation activities may be supported where permitted, and that funded activities must remain within allowable SHPO program areas under the NHPA.
Does the program support work related to the federal historic preservation tax incentives?
Yes. The program includes administration and support connected to federal historic preservation tax incentives.
Does this grant support National Register of Historic Places nominations?
Yes. Preparation of nominations to the National Register of Historic Places is identified as a supported activity.
What is the role of Certified Local Governments (CLGs) in this program?
A key component described is the pass-through role SHPOs play in distributing funds to Certified Local Governments (CLGs), strengthening preservation capacity at the local level.
Who is the program intended to help beyond SHPO offices themselves?
More broadly, the program is intended to help SHPOs assist federal, state, and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private individuals engaged in preservation work or navigating preservation compliance and best practices.
What standards apply if a funded project involves preservation practice standards?
When a project involves preservation practice standards (such as treatment or review of historic resources), the work and staff actions are expected to align with the relevant Secretary of the Interior's Standards.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline provided is August 29, 2025.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling listed is $2,200,000.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on July 1, 2025.
What are awards expected to support?
Any award funded under this notice is expected to directly support SHPO operations and activities that implement and advance the NHPA framework for preserving historic and cultural resources.
Is the grant intended to keep SHPOs operating?
Yes. The opportunity is explicitly designed to keep State Historic Preservation Offices operating and able to carry out their NHPA responsibilities.
Are funded activities limited to specific program areas?
Yes. Funded activities are expected to remain within the allowable SHPO program areas under the NHPA.
Does this opportunity cite the legal authorities that define eligibility?
Yes. The information provided cites NHPA-related authorities including 54 U.S.C. 302902, 54 U.S.C. 302908, and 54 U.S.C. 300317 (definition of "States"), as well as NHPA cited at 54 U.S.C. 3001 et seq.
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Other
Next opportunity: BJA FY25 Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program
Previous opportunity: OVC FY25 Invited to Apply Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Crime Victim Compensation and/or Assistance - Maine
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 P25AS00488
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (P25AS00488) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| FY2025 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual Tribal Historic Preservation Office Grants Apply for P25AS00490 Funding Number: P25AS00490 Agency: National Park Service Category: Other Funding Amount: $200,000 |
| OIA Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP) 2025 - reposted July 2, 2025 Apply for OIA MAP 2025 V2 Funding Number: OIA MAP 2025 V2 Agency: Department of the Interior Category: Other Funding Amount: $350,000 |
| Brown Treesnake Program 2025 funding announcement - updated July 2, 2025 Apply for OIA BTS 2025 V2 Funding Number: OIA BTS 2025 V2 Agency: Department of the Interior Category: Other Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| OIA Technical Assistance Program (TAP) 2025- reposting July 2, 2025 Apply for OIA TAP 2025 V2 Funding Number: OIA TAP 2025 V2 Agency: Department of the Interior Category: Other Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| 250 Years of American Excellence Apply for OFOP0002118 Funding Number: OFOP0002118 Agency: U.S. Mission to El Salvador Category: Other Funding Amount: $100,000 |
| PDS-DHAKA-NOFO-FY2025 Apply for PDS DHAKA NOFO FY2025 03 Funding Number: PDS DHAKA NOFO FY2025 03 Agency: U.S. Mission to Bangladesh Category: Other Funding Amount: $24,990 |
| FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s National Program Agencies Apply for DFOP0017385 Funding Number: DFOP0017385 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other Funding Amount: $1,155,332 |
| FY 2025 International Sports Programming Initiative Apply for DFOP0017393 Funding Number: DFOP0017393 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other Funding Amount: $1,400,000 |
| FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program Collaborative Services Apply for DFOP0017389 Funding Number: DFOP0017389 Agency: Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs Category: Other Funding Amount: $399,000 |
| Discover U.S. Apply for PD SEOUL FY25 06 Funding Number: PD SEOUL FY25 06 Agency: U.S. Mission to South Korea Category: Other Funding Amount: $6,000 |
| Structured Decision-Making Framework (SDMF) Tool Site Implementation and Outcome Study Apply for 25CS08 Funding Number: 25CS08 Agency: National Institute of Corrections Category: Other Funding Amount: $160,000 |
| U.S. Embassy Windhoek PDS Notice of Funding Apply for WINDHOEKPD FY25 07 01 Funding Number: WINDHOEKPD FY25 07 01 Agency: U.S. Mission to Namibia Category: Other Funding Amount: $10,000 |
| Effectively Strengthening Safety and Security of Biological Research Globally Apply for DFOP0017442 Funding Number: DFOP0017442 Agency: Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation Category: Other Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement Apply for W911QY25R0023 Funding Number: W911QY25R0023 Agency: ACC APG - Natick Category: Other Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| 2025 White-nose Syndrome Grants to States and Tribes Apply for F25AS00296 Funding Number: F25AS00296 Agency: Fish and Wildlife Service Category: Other Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| U.S. Mission Iraq Public Diplomacy Section’s Annual Program Statement Apply for OFOP0001735 Funding Number: OFOP0001735 Agency: U.S. Mission to Iraq Category: Other Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Impeding Chinese Communist Party Domination in AF Critical Minerals Apply for DFOP0017450 Funding Number: DFOP0017450 Agency: Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation Category: Other Funding Amount: $1,479,750 |
| Ukraine Capacity in Intangible Technology Controls Apply for DFOP0017454 Funding Number: DFOP0017454 Agency: Bureau of International Security-Nonproliferation Category: Other Funding Amount: $345,338 |
| Forward Together: Strengthening U.S.–El Salvador partnerships for security and prosperity Apply for OFOP0002192 Funding Number: OFOP0002192 Agency: U.S. Mission to El Salvador Category: Other Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| Advancing Strategic Space Partnerships in the Middle East Apply for DFOP0017462 Funding Number: DFOP0017462 Agency: Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs Category: Other Funding Amount: $2,250,000 |
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 "P25AS00488", 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.