Tribal Heritage Grants

Tribal Heritage Grants is a National Park Service program under the Historic Preservation Fund that supports federally recognized Indian Tribes, Native Alaska Villages and Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations. Its purpose is to help communities protect and promote cultural heritage through projects tied to oral history, traditional practices, sacred places, and other culturally important resources. Awards historically run from $5,000 to $75,000, and no non-federal match is required. The program's annual pool is modest, about $900,000 in recent fiscal years, with Grants.gov used for the yearly competition and the cycle usually opening in spring with a mid-summer deadline. This is a good fit for tribal applicants that need small, flexible support for heritage work rather than large capital funding. The program also has a long track record, with more than $17 million awarded to more than 460 communities since 1990, which signals a practical emphasis on local cultural preservation and community-led stewardship.

Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.