American Battlefield Protection

To provide Federal financial assistance to State, local and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations to identify, evaluate, interpret, and protect historic battlefields and sites associated with armed conflicts on American soil through non-acquisition projects and activities.

Interstate, Intrastate, State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes: excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Public nonprofit institution/organizations (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations) State and local governments and agencies; public and State controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education; nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Federally recognized Native American tribal governments; Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); and Native Hawaiian organizations including any organization that serves and represents the interests of Native Hawaiians, has as a primary and stated purpose the provision of services to Native Hawaiians, and has expertise in Native Hawaiian affairs. Multi-organizational applications are encouraged.

Matching requirements are not applicable to Preservation Planning Grants. A 50% non-Federal share, or 1:1 match, is required for Battlefield Interpretation Grants and Battlefield Restoration Grants.

Fiscal year 2025: 1) Studying and Mapping Historic Battlefields: Funding can support archaeological field surveys and research to locate battlefield features, map troop movements, and better understand how past conflicts unfolded. These projects help identify where fighting took place, uncover physical evidence, and document important aspects of battlefield history. 2) Updating Battlefield Preservation Plans: Grants may be used to update long-term plans that guide how historic battlefields should be protected and cared for. This can include studying landscape changes, assessing threats, and planning how the site can be preserved for future generations. 3) Improving Battlefield Exhibits and Visitor Centers: Funding can help create new displays, update interpretive content, and install interactive exhibits that explain what happened during a battle. These improvements help visitors better understand troop actions, civilian experiences, and how the site played a role in major events. 4) Documenting Battlefield Heritage for Future Protection: Funding can support detailed documentation of battlefield history, including research into the people who fought there, the communities...