The National Park Service (NPS) awarded Joslyn Castle and Gardens a $716,460 Project Grant under the Save America's Treasures program (CFDA 15.929) on September 23, 2025, to fund comprehensive physical preservation work on the Jens Jensen Historic Conservatory located at the Joslyn Castle property in Omaha, Nebraska. The award supports critical restoration activities including foundation repair, roof restoration, and window rehabilitation, with project completion targeted for April 30, 2029. The award is contingent upon Joslyn Castle and Gardens securing a dollar-for-dollar non-federal match of equivalent value, which may consist of cash or documented in-kind contributions.
The Save America's Treasures program, administered by the NPS in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), provides matching grants through a competitive process to preserve and conserve nationally significant historic properties and collections. Eligible beneficiaries include states, tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. This award reflects the program's commitment to advancing physical preservation of culturally important structures while leveraging non-federal resources to extend the impact of federal preservation investments.