Because only an overall statewide program matching share is required by NPS, the amount of matching share for individual activities, projects, and subgrants is dependent on State policy, as long as the State's cumulative matching share requirement is met. The State's matching share may be composed of State, regional, or local government funds, or private dollars, or donated goods, services, or property. HPF Annual Grant Cycle Each year States apply for HPF grant funds by informing NPS of planned activities and report on the State's accomplishments at the end of the year. The format, forms, content, and timing may change over time, but information on planned activities and annual accomplishments will always be present. Note also that the requirements described below are NPS's minimum requirements.
States are always free to provide more information if they so desire.
The State annual grant application summarizes and provides estimates of activities the State wants to accomplish during the fiscal year. The standard instructions for completing the application may be found in the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Manual. If it seems likely that there will be an HPF appropriation, NPS will alert the States and issue any supplemental instructions necessitated by the appropriation act. Standard Forms and Certifications include budget forms, obligating documents, reporting forms, federally mandated assurances, Review Board and State staff certifications, etc. Cumulative Products Table.