The National Park Service administers a number of very successful federally funded programs for historic preservation.
Grant information is summarized below.
Most partners contribute matching funds or in-kind services to these projects. Jointly administered by NPS in partnership with SHPOs, the CLG program is a model and cost-effective local, state, and Federal partnership that promotes historic preservation at the grassroots level across the nation. Grant information and application material is available to tribal organizations and Native American groups for carrying out cultural projects and programs as directed under the Act. The National Maritime Heritage Grants Program is a Federal assistance program authorized by the National Maritime Heritage Act. The Grants Program is established to help state and local governments and private nonprofit organizations carry out their maritime heritage activities.