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2055.03(a)(1) of this title with respect to tribal programs that assume re-
sponsibilities under section 2029.02 of this title. 
§ 2029.04. Contracts and cooperative agreements 
At the request of an Indian tribe whose preservation program has been 
approved to assume functions and responsibilities pursuant to section 
2029.02 of this title, the Secretary shall enter into a contract or cooperative 
agreement with the Indian tribe permitting the assumption by the Indian 
tribe of any part of the responsibilities described in section 2025.04(b) of 
this title on tribal land, if— 
(1) the Secretary and the Indian tribe agree on additional financial 
assistance, if any, to the Indian tribe for the costs of carrying out those 
authorities; 
(2) the Secretary finds that the tribal historic preservation program 
has been demonstrated to be sufficient to carry out the contract or co-
operative agreement and this division; and 
(3) the contract or cooperative agreement specifies the continuing re-
sponsibilities of the Secretary or of the appropriate State Historic Pres-
ervation Officers and provides for appropriate participation by— 
(A) the Indian tribe’s traditional cultural authorities; 
(B) representatives of other Indian tribes whose traditional land 
is under the jurisdiction of the Indian tribe assuming responsibil-
ities; and 
(C) the public. 
§ 2029.05. Agreement for review under tribal historic preser-
vation regulations 
The Council may enter into an agreement with an Indian tribe to permit 
undertakings on tribal land to be reviewed under tribal historic preservation 
regulations in place of review under regulations promulgated by the Council 
to govern compliance with section 2053.02 of this title, if the Council, after 
consultation with the Indian tribe and appropriate State Historic Preserva-
tion Officers, determines that the tribal preservation regulations will afford 
historic properties consideration equivalent to those afforded by the Coun-
cil’s regulations. 
§ 2029.06. Eligibility for inclusion on National Register 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Properties of traditional religious and cultural impor-
tance to an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization may be deter-
mined to be eligible for inclusion on the National Register. 
(b) CONSULTATION.—In carrying out its responsibilities under section 
2053.02 of this title, a Federal agency shall consult with any Indian tribe 
or Native Hawaiian organization that attaches religious and cultural signifi-
cance to properties described in subsection (a). 
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(c) HAWAII.—In carrying out responsibilities under section 2025.03 of 
this title, the State Historic Preservation Officer for Hawaii shall— 
(1) consult with Native Hawaiian organizations in assessing the cul-
tural significance of any property in determining whether to nominate 
the property to the National Register; 
(2) consult with Native Hawaiian organizations in developing the 
cultural component of a preservation program or plan for the property; 
and 
(3) enter into a memorandum of understanding or agreement with 
Native Hawaiian organizations for the assessment of the cultural sig-
nificance of a property in determining whether to nominate the prop-
erty to the National Register and to carry out the cultural component 
of the preservation program or plan. 
CHAPTER 2031—GRANTS 
Sec. 
2031.01.
Matching grants. 
2031.02.
Grants to National Trust. 
2031.03.
Direct grants for the preservation of properties included on National Register. 
2031.04.
Religious properties. 
2031.05.
Grants and loans to Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations representing ethnic 
or minority groups. 
2031.06.
Grants to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations. 
2031.07.
Prohibited use of funds. 
2031.08.
Training in, and dissemination of information concerning, professional methods and 
techniques for preservation of historic properties. 
2031.09.
Preservation education and training program. 
§ 2031.01. Matching grants 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall administer a program of matching 
grants to the States for the purposes of carrying out this division. 
(b) FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, THE MARSHALL ISLANDS, AND 
PALAU.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—As part of the program of matching grant assist-
ance from the Historic Preservation Fund to States, the Secretary shall 
administer a program of direct grants to the Federated States of Mi-
cronesia, the Marshall Islands, and Palau in furtherance of the Com-
pact of Free Association between the United States and the Federated 
States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands, approved by the Com-
pact of Free Association Act of 1985 (48 U.S.C. 1901 et seq., 2001 
et seq.), and the Compact of Free Association between the United 
States and Palau, approved by the Joint Resolution entitled ‘‘Joint 
Resolution to approve the ‘Compact of Free Association’ between the 
United States and Government of Palau, and for other purposes’’ (48 
U.S.C. 1931 et seq.). 
(2) GOAL OF PROGRAM.—The goal of the program shall be to estab-
lish historic and cultural preservation programs that meet the unique 
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needs of each of those nations so that at the termination of the com-
pacts the programs shall be firmly established. 
(3) BASIS OF ALLOCATING AMOUNTS.—The amounts to be made 
available under this subsection shall be allocated by the Secretary on 
the basis of needs as determined by the Secretary. 
(4) WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS.—The Secretary may waive or 
modify the requirements of this subdivision to conform to the cultural 
setting of those nations. Matching funds may be waived or modified. 
§ 2031.02. Grants to National Trust 
The Secretary may administer grants to the National Trust consistent 
with the purposes of its charter and this division. 
§ 2031.03. Direct grants for the preservation of properties 
included on National Register 
(a) ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM.—The Secretary shall administer a 
program of direct grants for the preservation of properties included on the 
National Register. 
(b) AVAILABLE AMOUNT.—Funds to support the program annually shall 
not exceed 10 percent of the amount appropriated annually for the Historic 
Preservation Fund. 
(c) USES OF GRANTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Grants under this section may be made by the 
Secretary, in consultation with the appropriate State Historic Preserva-
tion Officer— 
(A) for the preservation of— 
(i) National Historic Landmarks that are threatened with 
demolition or impairment; and 
(ii) historic properties of World Heritage significance; 
(B) for demonstration projects that will provide information 
concerning professional methods and techniques having application 
to historic properties; 
(C) for the training and development of skilled labor in trades 
and crafts, and in analysis and curation, relating to historic pres-
ervation; and 
(D) to assist individuals or small businesses within any historic 
district included on the National Register to remain within the 
district. 
(2) LIMIT ON CERTAIN GRANTS.—A grant may be made under sub-
paragraph (A) or (D) of paragraph (1) only to the extent that the 
project cannot be carried out in as effective a manner through the use 
of an insured loan under section 2055.04 of this title. 
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§ 2031.04. Religious properties 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Grants may be made under sections 2031.01 to 
2031.03, 2031.05, and 2031.06 of this title for the preservation, stabiliza-
tion, restoration, or rehabilitation of religious properties listed on the Na-
tional Register if the purpose of the grant— 
(1) is secular; 
(2) does not promote religion; and 
(3) seeks to protect qualities that are historically significant. 
(b) EFFECT OF SECTION.—Nothing in this section shall be construed to 
authorize the use of any funds made available under this subdivision for the 
acquisition of any religious property listed on the National Register. 
§ 2031.05. Grants and loans to Indian tribes and nonprofit 
organizations representing ethnic or minority 
groups 
The Secretary may, in consultation with the appropriate State Historic 
Preservation Officer, make grants or loans or both under this subdivision 
to Indian tribes and to nonprofit organizations representing ethnic or mi-
nority groups for the preservation of their cultural heritage. 
§ 2031.06. Grants to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian orga-
nizations 
The Secretary shall administer a program of direct grants to Indian 
tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations for the purpose of carrying out 
this division as it pertains to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian organiza-
tions. Matching fund requirements may be modified. Federal funds available 
to an Indian tribe or Native Hawaiian organization may be used as match-
ing funds for the purposes of the Indian tribe’s or Native Hawaiian organi-
zation’s conducting its responsibilities pursuant to this subdivision. 
§ 2031.07. Prohibited use of funds 
No part of any grant made under this subdivision may be used to com-
pensate any person intervening in any proceeding under this division. 
§ 2031.08. Training in, and dissemination of information 
concerning, professional methods and techniques 
for preservation of historic properties 
The Secretary shall develop and make available to Federal agencies, State 
and local governments, private organizations and individuals, and other na-
tions and international organizations pursuant to the World Heritage Con-
vention, training in, and information concerning, professional methods and 
techniques for the preservation of historic properties and for the administra-
tion of the historic preservation program at the Federal, State, and local 
level. The Secretary shall also develop mechanisms to provide information 
concerning historic preservation to the general public including students. 
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