P22AS00049: FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures Collection 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 $500,000 (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $25.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 10, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 25, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$25.0 million
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| P25AS00508 | May 15, 2026 | Closed June 16, 2026 | Closed |
| P24AS00545 | October 16, 2024 | Closed December 12, 2024 | Closed |
| P23AS00500 | October 3, 2023 | Closed December 19, 2023 | Closed |
| P22AS00433 | September 21, 2022 | Closed December 20, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | October 8, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 10, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 30, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 12 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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)
Federal agencies funded by the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, with the exception of the National Park Service (NPS).Grants will not be available for work on sites or collections owned by the NPS.Other federal agencies collaborating with a nonprofit partner to preserve the historic properties or collections owned by the federal agency may submit applications through the nonprofit partner. Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations, as defined by 54 USC § 300300Grants are not available for sites or collections owned by the NPS.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Save America's Treasures awards averaged $391,765; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (53% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Save America’s Treasures grants from the Historic Preservation Fund provide preservation and/or conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and require a dollar-for-dollar, non-Federal match, which can be cash or documented in-kind. The grant program is administered by the National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).There are separate opportunities for preservation and collections projects. The collections opportunity can be found under opportunity number P21AS00434. The preservation opportunity can be found under opportunity Number P21AS00433.FY2021 Public Law 116-260 provides $25 million for the SAT Grant Program.
Who has won Save America's Treasures grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Save America's Treasures (15.929) awarded $150 million across 383 grant awards, an average of $391,765 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation | Pennsylvania | 6 | $3.4 million |
| State Historical Society | Wisconsin | 5 | $2.6 million |
| City of Buffalo | New York | 1 | $2.5 million |
| California Missions Foundation | California | 3 | $2.0 million |
| Historic Brown Chapel Ame Church Preservation Society Inc | Alabama | 2 | $1.7 million |
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 P22AS00049 still open?
No. It closed on March 10, 2022.
Who can apply for FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures Collection Grants?
National Park Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures Collection Grants?
Closed March 10, 2022. 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 $500,000 each. About $25.0 million in total.
Who has won Save America's Treasures grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation, State Historical Society, City of Buffalo. The program made 383 awards worth $150 million in that time.