Repatriation grants defray costs associated with the packaging, transportation, contamination removal, reburial and/or storage of NAGPRA-related human remains and/or cultural items.
Award: Non-competitive, rolling awards
Grant Period: 1 year
Eligibility: Museums, Indian Tribes, and Native Hawaiian organizations as defined in NAGPRA are eligible to apply.
Amount: $1,000 to $25,000
Cost Share Requirement: None
Application and Deadline: Funding Opportunity Announcements are posted on Grants.gov annually, usually in November or December. The deadline to apply is typically in mid-May. You can subscribe to saved searches in order to receive email notifications when NAGPRA grant opportunities become available. We recommend searching by Assistance Listing 15.922.
All NAGPRA grant applicants must submit their complete application packages electronically through Grants.gov. Organizations not yet registered or familiar with Grants.gov should review the instructions to register. PLEASE NOTE: It will take several days or even weeks for your account to be processed before you can submit your application. Do not wait until the last minute!
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For Museums:
- Determine if museum trustees or personnel require additional training on NAGPRA
- Identify other museums conducting NAGPRA work and discuss with them what made their repatriations successful
- Establish partnerships with Indian Tribes/Native Hawaiian organizations
For Indian Tribes/Native Hawaiian Organizations:
- Determine if elected officials, tribal elders, traditional religious leaders, or staff require additional training on NAGPRA
- Identify other Tribes/Native Hawaiian organizations conducting NAGPRA work and discuss with them what made their repatriations successful
- If necessary, identify resources to help with reburial
- Establish partnerships with museums
Last updated: April 17, 2025