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FY2025 ABPP - Battlefield Restoration Grants

National Park Service

Deadline: Jan 8, 2026

Summary

The grant aims to support the preservation and interpretation of historic battlefields and associated sites through funding for planning, restoration, and land acquisition activities. Eligible applicants include county and state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations. To apply, interested parties must submit proposals that meet specific criteria related to the treatment of eligible properties, with a focus on projects that celebrate America's 250th birthday.

Full description

Historic battlefields and associated sites of armed conflict are powerful reminders of the shared heritage of all Americans. The National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) promotes the preservation and interpretation of these important places. NPS ABPP supports community-driven stewardship of historic resources through four grant opportunities: Preservation Planning, Battlefield Restoration, Battlefield Interpretation, and Battlefield Land Acquisition. NPS ABPP administers the Battlefield Restoration Grant opportunity to provide assistance for the restoration of day-of-battle...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • County governments
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • City or township governments

Education

  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Nonprofit

  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Additional information

Eligible activities are limited to planning and implementation activities for the treatment of American Revolution, Civil War, and War of 1812 properties that are located outside the external boundaries of a unit of the National Park System. Further, eligible activities on eligible properties include those that:have been acquired (fee-simple or less-than-fee easement) and protected with assistance from the NPS"s Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant Program established under 54 U.S.C. §308103(b), are properties owned by state or local government entities (e.g., state or local battlefield parks), OR are owned by nonprofit organizations, and are within the boundaries listed in the Survey Reports. Proposed activities must address and satisfy all applicable terms of executed preservation easements or, where applicable, preservation letters of agreement that have been reviewed and approved by the NPS ABPP and recorded with the deed to the property. Projects must occur on properties protected by an executed preservation easement or other preservation instrument. Activities intended to mitigate easement violations or adverse effects (identified through Section 106 or relevant state cultural and environmental review processes) are not eligible for funding.Multiple applications from the same applicant will be accepted. In order to support the largest number of possible projects, an applicant may only receive one grant from the FY25 funding cycle per property.Applicants are encouraged to prioritize projects in support of the celebration of America"s 250th birthday (America250). This may include, but is not limited to, projects that recognize and honor the nation"s founding, history, and cultural heritage.

Grantor contact information

Description

Jim Modrick STLPG@nps.gov

Email

STLPG@nps.gov

STLPG@nps.gov

Apply on official siteUpdated Oct 30, 2025

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