15.904 historic preservation fund grants-in-aid historic preservation fund grants-in-aid assist in the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties by such means as education,…

The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $750,000 to the Virgin Islands State Historic Preservation Office under the Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid for Competitive Grants program (CFDA 15.966) through the Semiquincentennial Grant Program (Opportunity P24AS00546). The award, effective August 22, 2025, with a completion date of April 30, 2029, supports the physical preservation of state-owned cultural resources associated with the founding of the United States in commemoration of the nation's 250th anniversary. The grant funds preservation work on National Register-listed properties, including repair of structural elements such as beams and roofing, installation of safety infrastructure including emergency exits and guard rails, and upgrade of electrical systems including panels and wiring.

The Semiquincentennial Grant Program prioritizes physical preservation of founding-era historic properties benefiting states, tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. The Virgin Islands State Historic Preservation Office, as the recipient entity, will execute these preservation activities in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation, delivering comprehensive infrastructure improvements that enhance both the structural integrity and safety compliance of designated historic cultural resources throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands.

15.904 historic preservation fund grants-in-aid historic preservation fund grants-in-aid assist in the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties by such means as education, survey, planning, technical assistance, preservation, documentation, and financial incentives like grants and tax credits available for historic properties. Opportunity P24AS00546 the semiquincentennial grant program supports the physical preservation of a broad variety of cultural resources associated with the founding of america as a nation in commemoration of the country S semiquincentennial (250TH anniversary). Beneficiaries include states, tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations as related to state-owned properties. These grants fund physical preservation for national register listed, state owned, cultural resources related to the founding of the nation. This project is awarded to the virgin islands state historic preservation office to repair beams and roofing, install safety exits and guard rails, and upgrade electrical panels and wires.