Grant opportunity: The National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) is now accepting proposals for its Battlefield Restoration Grants program. This grant provides funding for community-driven partnerships aimed at preserving and restoring eligible American Revolution, War of 1812, and Civil War sites to day-of battle conditions.
ABPP distributes funds through the following grants:
- Preservation Planning
- Battlefield Restoration
- Battlefield Interpretation
- Battlefield Land Acquisition
In addition, grants are distributed in the following categories:
- Scoping Grants will fund early stages of project development such as research, documentation, and evaluation to determine appropriate site treatment options.
- Implementation Grants will fund projects that have completed planning activities prior to applying. Some examples of eligible projects include the evaluation of historic resources, and identification of appropriate and viable options for preservation, rehabilitation, or restoration.
Eligibility: Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, units of state or local government, nonprofit organizations, or federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Proposed American Revolution, Civil War, and War of 1812 properties must be located outside the boundaries of the National Park System.
Grant Amount and Grant Period: Awards will range between $30,000 and $750,000 with a grant period of three years.
Important Dates:
- January 8th, 2026: Application due
For more information: For more information about the grant or how to apply, click here.
Brockport Research Institute is a NYS certified woman-owned business enterprise that provides grant-writing, evaluation, project management, and professional learning services. If you or your organization are interested in this grant and want to know how Brockport Research Institute can help, please reach out to us at grants@brockportresearchinstitute.com or 1585-431-3416. Brockport Research Institute is not affiliated with this grant program, or the National Park Service.