Save America's Treasures Grants

Save America's Treasures

Supports research teams and institutions for Save America's Treasures in cross-sector innovation.

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Save America's Treasures (SAT) is a federal grant program established in 1998, jointly administered by the National Park Service (NPS) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), that funds preservation and conservation of nationally significant historic resources. The program has awarded more than 1,300 grants totaling over $300 million since inception. The FY2026 cycle offers a combined $25.5 million across two tracks: the Preservation track (NOFO P25AS00469), managed by NPS, funds physical conservation of historic buildings, sites, structures, and districts; the Collections track (NOFO P25AS00508), managed by IMLS, funds conservation of nationally significant artifacts, archives, and library collections. Applications for both tracks are due June 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern via grants.gov. The program falls under Assistance Listing 15.929.

Eligible applicants are federal, state, tribal, and local governments and nonprofit organizations. For-profit entities and individuals may not apply. A dollar-for-dollar non-federal match — equal to 50 percent of total project cost — is required; all matching funds must be non-federal. Award amounts have historically ranged from $25,000 to $750,000. For the Preservation track, the property must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places at the national level of significance, designated a National Historic Landmark, or contribute to a nationally significant historic district. A permanent restriction applies: any individual structure or collection that has previously received a SAT award is ineligible for additional SAT funding.

Applicants must apply to the correct administering agency — NPS for Preservation (NOFO P25AS00469) and IMLS for Collections (NOFO P25AS00508) — using separate application packages. The annual NOFO is typically published between February and April each year with a summer deadline. Competitive applications demonstrate national-level significance, a preservation emergency or critical need, and a credible match commitment secured before submission.