Repatriation Grants

group photo at a repatriation ceremony
Joint inter-tribal repatriation of human remains and funerary objects, FY2007 Repatriation grant

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

Deadline: The deadline for the FY2024 Repatriation grants is May 9, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PT.

CFDA Number: 15.922 -- Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

Repatriation FOA #: The FY2024 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) and accompanying Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) can be found on Grants.gov under #P24AS00502.

Application Guidelines and Forms
Interested applicants can view/download the current NOFO and application forms on Grants.gov. Search Funding Opportunities for keyword "NAGPRA" or CFDA Number (15.922). Applicants must use the current year's NOFO.

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!

Before you apply for a NAGPRA Grant

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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: November 28, 2023

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