Preservation of Historic Structures on the Campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Open Opportunities (1)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund – Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants Deadline: Jul 28, 2026 · up to $750K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 15.932 (USAspending.gov).
- Rust College 2 awards $1,500,000
- Selma University 2 awards $1,500,000
- Benedict College 2 awards $1,500,000
- Allen University $750,000
- Hampton University $750,000
- Elizabeth City State University $750,000
- Voorhees University $750,000
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
In 1988, the National Park Service established the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Preservation grant program to document, preserve, and stabilize structures on HBCU campuses. The HBCU grant program exists to repair historic structures on campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities that are listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places either individually or as contributing to a National Register historic district. Projects must meet major program selection criteria and all work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State governments
- Minority groups
- Private nonprofits
- Other private organizations
All accredited HBCU institutions.
https://nces.ed.gov/COLLEGENAVIGATOR/?s=all&sp=4&pg=1
Beneficiaries
- 12
- 13
- 18
- 52
- 8
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Funding announcements for this program, along with registration procedures, application packages and instructions, points of contact, and procedures for submitting applications will be available on www.grants.gov
The application should include (1) a completed SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance; (2) a concise history of the building and its significance; (3) high quality photographs that clearly depict the present condition of the building (interior and exterior), including damaged areas; photographs should include details of architectural character defining elements, including doors, windows, roof, porches, lobby, corridors, decorative elements, fireplaces, and any additional features addressed in the proposed preservation project; (4) a copy of the information in the National Register of Historic Places; (5) any available architectural analysis and/or assessment of the building.
Award Procedure
Applications and accompanying documentation are reviewed by the National Park Service (NPS) staff in the Washington Office (WASO) for program eligibility. Their recommendations are approved by the Secretary of the Interior through an apportionment process. Grants are awarded by NPS WASO directly to HBCUs.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 90 to 120 days
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Eligible costs under this award are as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity, 2 CFR 200, and the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual (HPF Manual).
For this program they also include:
• Projects under the eligible program areas as defined by the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA);
• Administrative costs necessary to complete and administer the grant requirements;
• Rehabilitation of properties;
o Eligible properties include historic districts, buildings, sites, structures and objects listed in the National Register of Historic Places,
o All work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation, and
o All projects receiving repair assistance must enter into a preservation agreement/covenant/easement.
• Projects must substantially mitigate the threat and include steps to mitigate future damage;
• Cost for establishing/administering an easement/covenant for the property;
• Cost for any required audits or financial requests;
• Cost for the production of a project sign;
• Costs for public notice of grant opportunity;
• Costs associated with required training or reporting; and
• Any other costs as determined eligible by the NPS in accordance with the OMB circulars, NPS policies, and the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual.
Required Documentation
Determined at the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) level.
Buildings or structures already listed in the National Register of Historic Places as of the published deadline for submitting grant applications are eligible for a grant award. They may be individually listed or as contributing to at National Register Historic District.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements