729 Grants for Historical Preservation

Discover grants for historical preservation and cultural heritage conservation. Funding supports the restoration, maintenance, and protection of historic buildings, landmarks, monuments, preservation of artefacts and archives, as well as projects that promote historical awareness and history-focused educational programs.

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Grants to USA Native American Organizations and Oregon Agencies and Charitable Organizations t...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 145701
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Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Libraries, and Indian Bands to Operate Museums

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, Indian Bands, historical societies, and libraries to operate museums. Funding is intended to support programs that interpret and protect the province’s heritage resources. Eligible museums ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 145824
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Grants to Missouri Non-Profits and Public Entities for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Missouri non-profit organizations in Boone, Randolph, Audrain, Callaway, Howard and Monroe Counties, for a wide range of charitable projects and activities. The purpose of these grants is to improve the quality of life in communities serviced by the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 146429
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Grants to USA Individuals, Organizations, and Institutions to Preserve Amateur Video

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals, organizations, and institutions to preserve home and amateur film and video and transfer those materials to digital format. The program's vision is to preserve the histories of local culture and make these materials avail...

GrantWatch ID#: 162322
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Historic Conservation Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, agencies, institutions of higher education, and school districts for a range of historic preservation projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 170470
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Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, IHEs, and Government Agencies for Historic Preservation and Int...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit and community organizations, local governments, universities, and First Nations for the identification, interpretation, and preservation of the province’s heritage. Funding is intended for projects within the following categories: Co...

GrantWatch ID#: 170778
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and IHEs for Historic and Archaeolog...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and institutions of higher education to conserve the state's historical and archaeological resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 171411
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Grants to Colorado Conservation Districts for Conservation Projects and Education

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado conservation districts for the effective management, planning, and development of natural resources. Funding is intended to support educational conservation activities as well as to implement conservation projects benefiting pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 172737
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Grants and Loans to Utah Political Subdivisions, School Districts, and IHEs for Public Infrast...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants and loans to Utah state agencies, political subdivisions, and postsecondary institutions that have been impacted by mineral resource development on federal property. Applicants are required to submit proposals for review prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175336
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Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Resi...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for creative and collaborative projects in areas such as education, arts and culture, health, conservation, civic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179676
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Foundation before applying. Focus areas include human needs, economic prosperity, historical and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 179891
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Grants to Texas Youth Groups in Eligible Regions for Community Beautification and Service Proj...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Texas youth groups in eligible regions for community beautification and service projects. Eligible projects must fall into one of the following categories: environmental education, waste reduction and resource conservation, beautification and community i...

GrantWatch ID#: 179965
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Grants to Alaska Artists for Apprenticeships in Native and Traditional Art Forms

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Alaska artists to support apprenticeships with master artists in traditional art forms. Funding is intended to offset the costs of materials, travel expenses, and master artist fees. Priority will be given to apprenticeships in which the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180847
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Financial Incentive Program for Idaho Landowners to Protect Forestland

Deadline: 06/01/26

Financial incentive program for Idaho private landowners to preserve high-valued forestlands through conservation easements. This program involves a one-time purchase of developmental rights, granting landowners immediate financial benefit while ensuring that the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183505
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Tourism Activities

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies for cultural heritage projects and events that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended for non-capital projects, as well as to support general operations and pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 184896
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and public agencies to preserve historic sites and buildings. Funding is intended for restoration, construction, and rehabilitation projects. The goal of the grant program is to support historic preservation as a way to str...

GrantWatch ID#: 186146
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects Focused on Local Cultural Heritage

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects focused on local cultural heritage. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote heritage and tourism-based economic development. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 186828
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Awards to Illinois Organizations and Individuals to Honor Efforts for Historical Resource Prot...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Awards to Illinois organizations and individuals to honor outstanding work, programs, and projects that promote the protection of historical resources across the state. Qualified award recipients may be recognized for endeavors in the areas of leadership, advocacy...

GrantWatch ID#: 189376
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Projects to Address Community Needs and Interests

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects to address community needs and interests in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to education, environment, conservation, youth, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 210954
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Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects must align with one of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 212852
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Grants to Florida IHEs, Research Institutions, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Cemetery Preservat...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Florida academic and research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to protect historic cemeteries. Funding is intended to preserve abandoned African-American cemeteries. Grants are available for projects that pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214279
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Mid-Atlantic States to Protect Resources

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies in mid-Atlantic states for programs that address the protection of cultural and natural resources in the region. Funding is intended for projects and activities that increase public awarenes...

GrantWatch ID#: 214439
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Public Agencies for Historic Site Preservation in Eligible R...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and public agencies to preserve historic sites in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the preservation, maintenance, and acquisition of historic landmarks. Eligible uses of funding include propert...

GrantWatch ID#: 214440
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance or enrich the community through the construction or acquisition of physical assets, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 215101
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In-Kind Assistance to Massachusetts History-Focused Organizations to Improve Archiving Practi...

Deadline: 06/01/26

In-kind assistance to Massachusetts cultural heritage repositories, including historical societies, museums, libraries, schools, community archives, and public libraries, to improve preservation practices. The program connects historical records stewards with a tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217825
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Grants to New York Religious Institutions to Restore Historic Houses of Worship

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York religious institutions for projects to restore buildings actively used for worship. Funding is intended for exterior improvements to churches, mosques, synagogues, meeting houses, and temples that are registered as historic land...

GrantWatch ID#: 221267
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Grants to Alaska Business Owners to Upgrade Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alaska business owners to enhance commercial structures in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help business owners improve the exterior appearance of their buildings, thereby contributing to the overall aesthetic appeal and econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 222739
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Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oral Historian for a Community-Based Indigenous Oral ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International oral historian for a community-based oral history project related to Indigenous peoples. Funding is intended to cover project expenses or other activities that aid in the project's completion. The purpose of the g...

GrantWatch ID#: 227246
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Grants to New York Nonprofits for Historical Documentation of Underrepresented Groups

Deadline: 06/02/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, archives, historical societies, libraries, IHEs, and religious institutions to hold, collect, and make available historical and cultural resources addressing traditionally unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 168960
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Grants to USA Tribes in Multiple States to Administer Environmental Protection Programs

Deadline: 06/02/26

Grants to USA Indian tribal governments and intertribal consortia in multiple states to develop and implement tribal hazardous and solid waste programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 176835
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Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Preserve and Restore Histo...

Deadline: 06/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individual property owners to interpret and protect historic sites and structures in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, restoration, and int...

GrantWatch ID#: 180695
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Grants to Vermont Organizations for Local History Projects and Events to Celebrate America's 2...

Deadline: 06/02/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Vermont community organizations for projects to celebrate and explore the history of local communities in honor of America's 250th anniversary. Eligible programs include traditional craft workshops, local historical tours, archiving festi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227492
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Marine Habitat Protection

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public entities, local and state government agencies, and tribes to protect marine habitats and fisheries. Some applicants must submit a concept proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 180049
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Grants to Kansas Agencies, IHEs, and Organizations to Preserve Historic Resources

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Kansas local governments, academic institutions, and other organizations for activities to preserve historic resources. Funding is intended for activities that contribute to planning for the preservation of the built environment and archeological resourc...

GrantWatch ID#: 155454
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Opportunity for California Landowners to Join a State-Run Forest Preservation Program

Deadline: 06/05/26

Opportunity for California landowners to sell or transfer their property rights to a state-run preservation program. The purpose of the opportunity is to protect crucial forest lands and ensure that they continue to be used as wildlife habitats and sources of timb...

GrantWatch ID#: 210201
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to preserve historic sites. Funding is intended for three project categories: archaeological, acquisition and development, and architectural and historic projects. Eligible uses of funds incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 211009
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Disaster Relief Efforts

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by local wildfires. Eligible uses include programmatic, operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 229269

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Programs That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of recreation, historical and cultural preservation, and youth. Eligible organizations serve co...

GrantWatch ID#: 174929

Grants to New Jersey Grassroots Organizations to Protect Cultural and Natural Resources

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey grassroots organizations to protect cultural and natural resources in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support projects that advance a strong regional plan, promote cultural and environmental protection efforts, provide a...

GrantWatch ID#: 181256

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Conservation and Recreation Proje...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for conservation and recreation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that improve community-based trails, parks, and open spaces. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 198640

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofit Native Organizations for Inclusive Tourism Activities

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit Native organizations for tourism activities that reflect the values of Native Hawaiian culture and heritage. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying and may take as long as one month. The pu...

GrantWatch ID#: 209083

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits and Agencies For Preservation Projects in Rural Areas

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government units for preservation projects in eligible areas. Funding is intended for long-term support of irreplaceable heritage assets in rural communities. Grants are available to support building rehabilitation (i...

GrantWatch ID#: 229139

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects That Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of social services, historic preservation, education, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149850

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners to Preserve Historic Buildings in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/10/26

Grants to British Columbia historic property owners to maintain and protect heritage buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate and preserve historically significant residential and non-residential buildings. Eligible projects are located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185461

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 06/10/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for wildlife habitat preservation, land acquisition, conservation education initiatives (e.g., youth hunting and fishing days and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228059

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Habitat Conservation

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, individuals, and IHEs for collaborative conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 157124

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that address the needs of the local community. Areas of focus include education and...

GrantWatch ID#: 190409

Grants to Guam Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Improvement Programs

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Guam nonprofit organizations, government departments, and agencies for programs and activities that support and improve the local community. Funding is intended for projects with a variety of focus areas, including economic development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195441

Grants to Illinois Convention and Visitors Bureaus to Increase the Appeal for Travelers

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to Illinois convention and visitors bureaus to increase the appeal for travelers in eligible regions. Applicants must prequalify and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for expenses including the construction and creation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216563