15.929 save americas treasuresopportunity P24AS00544 save americas treasures grants from the historic preservation fund provide preservation and or conservation assistance to nationally significant…

The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $1,000,000 to the Indiana State Museum Foundation, Inc. through the Save America's Treasures program (CFDA 15.929) on September 23, 2025, to fund the preservation and restoration of the historic Levi and Catharine House located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The project deliverables include waterproofing the foundation and performing interior repairs to this nationally significant historic property. The award requires a dollar-for-dollar non-federal match (cash or documented in-kind contributions), bringing the total project value to $2,000,000. The project completion deadline is April 30, 2029.

Save America's Treasures is a competitive matching grant 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). The program provides preservation and conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections, with eligible beneficiaries including states, tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. This physical preservation project aligns with the program's mandate to protect and restore America's cultural heritage through merit-based funding that emphasizes national significance, threat assessment, and project feasibility.

15.929 save americas treasuresopportunity P24AS00544 save americas treasures grants from the historic preservation fund provide preservation and or conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and require a dollar-for-dollar, non-federal match, which can be cash or documented in-kind. The grant program is administered by the national park service (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). Beneficiaries include states, tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. This physical preservation project is awarded to the indiana state museum foundation, INC., to waterproof the foundation and perform interior repairs of to the historic levi and catharine house.