P21AS00252: 2021 Preservation Technology and Training Grants
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Park Service notices from 2021.
National Park Service offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make $200,000 in total. Applications closed on March 15, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 13, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$20,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$200,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| P24AS00178 | November 15, 2023 | Closed February 5, 2024 | Closed |
| P23AS00145 | January 9, 2023 | Closed February 28, 2023 | Closed |
| P22AS00118 | December 7, 2021 | Closed February 7, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 13, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 15, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 1, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
In accordance with 54 U.S.C.305304(c). Preservation grants, eligible applicants may include— (1) Federal and non-Federal laboratories; (2) accredited museums; (3) universities; (4) nonprofit organizations; (5) System units and offices and Cooperative Park Study Units of the System; (6) State Historic Preservation Offices; (7) tribal preservation offices; and (8) Native Hawaiian organizations.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past National Center for Preservation Technology and Training awards averaged $93,049; this notice allows up to $20,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (84% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
2021 Preservation Technology and Training Grants (PTT Grants) are intended to create better tools, better materials, and better approaches to conserving buildings, landscapes, sites, and collections. The PTT Grants are administered by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT), the National Park Service’s innovation center for the preservation community. The competitive grants program will provide funding to federal agencies, states, tribes, local governments, and non-profit organizations. PTT Grants will support the following activities: Innovative research that develops new technologies or adapts existing technologies to preserve cultural resources (typically $20,000) Specialized workshops or symposia that identify and address national preservation needs (typically $15,000 to $20,000) How-to videos, mobile applications, podcasts, best practices publications, or webinars that disseminate practical preservation methods or provide better tools for preservation practice (typically $5,000 to $15,000) The maximum grant award is $20,000. The actual grant award amount is dependent on the scope of the proposed activity. NCPTT does not fund "bricks and mortar" grants. See full announcement attachment for full application information.
Who has won National Center for Preservation Technology and Training grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (15.923) awarded $4.7 million across 51 grant awards, an average of $93,049 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Louisiana | 6 | $3.6 million |
| Louisiana State University | Louisiana | 3 | $290,000 |
| The Association for Preservation Technology International, Inc. | District of Columbia | 3 | $125,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Pennsylvania | 3 | $89,621 |
| United States National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites | District of Columbia | 1 | $80,358 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is P21AS00252 still open?
No. It closed on March 15, 2021.
Who can apply for 2021 Preservation Technology and Training Grants?
National Park Service accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for 2021 Preservation Technology and Training Grants?
Closed March 15, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $20,000 each. About $200,000 in total.
Who has won National Center for Preservation Technology and Training grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Louisiana State University, The Association for Preservation Technology International, Inc. The program made 51 awards worth $4.7 million in that time.