Historic Preservation Office

The Historic Preservation Office is a U.S. government entity registered in SAM.gov, specifically representing the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), located in Majuro Atoll. As a state government entity, the organization focuses on preserving and protecting historical and cultural heritage through various federally funded preservation initiatives. The office is dedicated to maintaining and documenting historical properties, providing technical assistance, and implementing programs authorized under the National Historic Preservation Act.

Through multiple federal grant awards from the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Fund Grants-In-Aid program (CFDA 15.904), the Historic Preservation Office has consistently received funding to support comprehensive historic preservation activities. These grants, ranging from $316,369 to approximately $300,000 annually, enable the organization to conduct historical property surveys, offer technical assistance, review federal projects, and administer preservation programs. Each grant requires the office to complete work across eight defined program areas of the National Historic Preservation Act, with a mandatory minimum of 10% of award funds being subgranted to local Certified Local Government communities. The most recent grant, awarded on October 1, 2024, will support preservation efforts through September 30, 2027, continuing the office's ongoing mission of identifying, evaluating, and protecting historical properties through education, planning, documentation, and financial incentive programs.