National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) administers Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants (BLAG) to assist State and local governments with the preservation of eligible Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefield lands through acquisition of fee-simple or less-than-fee (easement) interests.
Donor Name: National Park Service
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $30,000 to $2,000,000
Details:
Battlefields and sites of armed conflict are powerful reminders of the shared heritage of all Americans. To learn and heal from the past, the National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) promotes the preservation and interpretation of these important places. NPS ABPP supports community-driven stewardship of historic resources through four grant programs: Preservation Planning, Battlefield Restoration, Battlefield Interpretation, and Battlefield Land Acquisition.
Funding for the BLAG program is made available from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and is awarded competitively.
As their nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, NPS ABPP encourages projects that promote and expand preservation as well as enhance their understanding of the origins of the United States. Special thematic priority will be given to applications that address the histories and legacies of those who experienced the armed conflicts that led to American independence at Revolutionary War battlefields and other related sites.
Funding Information
There are no maximum or minimum award amounts. Prior awards typically have ranged from $30,000 to $2,000,000, while higher amounts have been awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Additional Information on Eligibility
In accordance with 54 U.S.C. §://grantsforus.io/tag/property/” title=”property” data-wpil-keyword-link=”linked”>property interest to be acquired. The government agency will be the grant recipient and serve as a pass-through entity for Federal funds to the nonprofit organization (2 C.F.R. § 200.74 and 2 C.F.R. § 200.86)
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
