Assistance Listing 15.966
Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid for Competitive Grants
Department of the Interior · National Park Service
Assistance Listing 15.966, “Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid for Competitive Grants,” is a federal program administered by Department of the Interior. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 4 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $60.9M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The objectives of the competitive grant programs under this Assistance Listing are broad but are all generally intended to provide funding to document and preserve cultural resources that are important to American history. Following Congressional guidance, specific grant programs emphasize social, cultural, or historic themes and target funding to historic events like the struggle for civil and equal rights in the United States, documenting and preserving the stories of underrepresented communities, or preserving sites associated with the founding of the nation. Examples of grant programs could include: African American Civil Rights, Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization, History of Equal Rights, Semiquincentennial, Underrepresented Communities, Tribal Heritage, and future competitive grant programs as may be created by Congress.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 15.966
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
- Nonprofit Organization
- Other
- U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)
- Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
- County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)
- Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
- Local
Intended beneficiaries: Private nonprofit institution/organization, State, Local, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Native American Organizations and U.S. Territories.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Range: $10,000 - $3,000,000 Average: $450,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 15.966. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 15.966
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $15K – $750K | Jul 21, 2026 | 15.966 | |
| Closed | $15K – $750K | Jul 14, 2026 | 15.966 | |
FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund- African American Civil Rights- History GrantsNational Park Service | Closed | $15K – $100K | Jul 14, 2026 | 15.966 |
FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Communities GrantsNational Park Service | Closed | $15K – $100K | Jul 7, 2026 | 15.966 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 15.966?
15.966 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid for Competitive Grants.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 15.966?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Nonprofit Organization, Other, U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states), Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized), County Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority), Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government and Local. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 15.966 provide?
The agency reported $60,882,280 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.