Protecting Historic Properties and Cultural Traditions on Indian Lands (fwd)

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Protecting Historic Properties and Cultural Traditions on Indian Lands

Fiscal Year 2005 Historic Preservation Fund Grants to Indian Tribes,
Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations

The National Park Service invites you to submit an application for
Fiscal Year 2005 Historic Preservation Fund Grants to Indian Tribes,
Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations.  Grants are awarded
to assist Federally recognized tribes in preserving and protecting
their significant cultural and historic resources.  The long-term goal
is to assist tribes in building sustainable Preservation Programs.

Grant Categories

1. Locating and Identifying Cultural Resources
A.  Survey and Inventory of Historic or Significant Places
B.  Survey of Traditional Skills and Information
2. Preserving a Historic Property listed on the National Register
A.  Project Planning (Plans and Specifications for Preserving a Specific
Structure or Site)
B.  Repair Work to Preserve a Specific Historic Structure or Site
3. Comprehensive Preservation Planning
4. Oral History and Documenting Cultural Traditions
5. Education and Training for Building a Historic Preservation Program

Funding Levels.  The maximum grant award is $40,000 for all grants
except for Category 2.B; the minimum is $5,000.

Electronic versions of the application and guidelines may be found at
our web site: http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tribal/index.htm

The 2005 grant application must be received by 5 PM Eastern Standard
Time, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2005.

Send completed applications to:

Tribal Preservation Program
Heritage Preservation Services
National Park Service

Overnight Delivery Address
1201 Eye Street, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20005