P23AS00120: FY2023 ABPP - Preservation Planning 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 2022.
National Park Service offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $20,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make $1.2 million in total. Applications closed on March 15, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 14, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$200,000
- Award floor$20,000
- Total funding$1.2 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| P25AS00476 | January 3, 2025 | Closed March 31, 2025 | Closed |
| P24AS00516 | December 19, 2023 | Closed March 14, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | December 14, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 15, 2023 |
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)
Eligible applicants also include: 1) Native American tribally designated organizations, tribally controlled colleges and universities, and Public/Indian housing authorities 2) Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past American Battlefield Protection awards averaged $100,752; this notice allows up to $200,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (44% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
NPS ABPP’s Preservation Planning Grants support planning, interpreting, and protecting battlefields and sites associated with armed conflicts by providing financial assistance to eligible entities to realize their own desired preservation outcomes at these sites of collective violence. (54 U.S.C. § 308102) These grants are funded by direct appropriation and administered by the National Park Service through NPS ABPP. All grant funds are awarded through a competitive merit review process to eligible entities, including tribal, state, and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other public entities.
Who has won American Battlefield Protection grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, American Battlefield Protection (15.926) awarded $8.2 million across 81 grant awards, an average of $100,752 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Battlefield Trust | District of Columbia | 9 | $1.1 million |
| College of Charleston | South Carolina | 1 | $356,935 |
| Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation | Virginia | 4 | $331,329 |
| Town of Barrington Town Hall | Rhode Island | 2 | $313,849 |
| Regents of the University of Michigan | Michigan | 2 | $276,442 |
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 P23AS00120 still open?
No. It closed on March 15, 2023.
Who can apply for FY2023 ABPP - Preservation Planning 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 FY2023 ABPP - Preservation Planning Grants?
Closed March 15, 2023. 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 $200,000 each. About $1.2 million in total.
Who has won American Battlefield Protection grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were American Battlefield Trust, College of Charleston, Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation. The program made 81 awards worth $8.2 million in that time.
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