Introduction
The DHPA is currently accepting applications for the Historic Preservation Fund until 5:00 p.m. June 5, 2026.
The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) is federal money that the National Park Service distributes to the states each year. In Indiana, the HPF program is administered by the DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology (DHPA). This program fosters historic preservation and archaeology activity by assisting projects that will aid the State in meeting its goals for cultural resource management.
Applicants must be non-profit organizations, educational institutions, or local government agencies. Properties to be assisted by grant funding must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places and must be owned by an eligible organization.
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Historic Preservation Fund FY26 Grant Applications Open
Applications are available on the State Agency Grant Opportunities website Select the “Solicitation Name” that corresponds with the HPF project category appropriate the grant activity. Make sure to download the State Form and Instructions documents provided in the “Files” tab. These are necessary to prepare the grant proposal. Begin a grant application by clicking the “Apply” button. For questions about the HPF grant program or application, please email Steve Kennedy or Malia Vanaman of the DHPA Grants staff. Assistance for online applications is available on this web page.
IMPORTANT NOTICE! HPF has moved to an online Grant Application & Management System
In 2023, the State of Indiana adopted a new grants management system called Euna Grants. Applicants for State and federal grants from DNR will access grant solicitations via the Euna Grants Portal. Applications will be submitted electronically through the portal, and subrecipients will receive their award notices via Euna Grants. Current HPF subrecipients (FY24, FY25) will not be moved to the online system.
After notice of their award, subrecipients will use Euna Grants to manage their projects, including submitting activity reports, requesting reimbursements, and conducting grant closeout activities. For training materials, technical support, and other information about Euna Grants, please visit the Indiana State Budget Agency website.
The HPF grant applications will move to Euna Grants for FY26 as part of implementing this statewide grant management program. It is important to note that the substance of the HPF applications is not changing, but the process for completing the application components and submitting them will be different.