655 Historical Preservation Grants

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies to acquire large areas of land for conservation purposes. Funding may be used for the purchase of a conservation restriction, the purchase of an agricultural preservation restriction, or the purcha...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public entities, local and state government agencies, and tribes to restore, protect, and enhance marine habitats and fisheries. Eligible projects include design or implementation projects or projects that support implement...

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and county, municipal, or state governments to preserve, rehabilitate, and restore local historic resources. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of planning, management, and conservation of local sites. T...

Grants of up to $35,000 to Massachusetts farm owners to rejuvenate neglected farmland. Funding is intended to assist new owners of commercial farmland with restoration efforts required as the result of a previous owner's mismanagement. Funding is intended to restore t...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Florida government agencies, tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, and schools to develop or improve local urban and community forestry programs and enhance the urban environment. Funding is intended to generate and maintain healthy urban...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, individuals, educational institutions, and agencies in multiple states for projects that preserve historic buildings and sites along an interstate highway running through these states. Applicants are advised that requi...

Grants to Rhode Island municipal agencies and economic development organizations for the improvement of commercial districts. The purpose of funding is to support projects that enhance the streetscape. Funding is available for project implementation as well as technica...

Grants to New Mexico nonprofits, government agencies, schools, tribal governments, and IHEs to improve access to and preservation of state historical resources. Funding is intended to support preservation projects, access projects, training programs, promotional progra...

Grants to Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, and Louisiana Indian tribal governments and intertribal consortia to develop and implement tribal hazardous and solid waste programs. Funding is intended to assist tribes and consortia in building organizational capacity...

Grants of $5,000 to USA visual artists over the age of 60 for artwork preservation and historical documentation. Funding is intended to help visual artists initiate new work or a special project, create a website, acquire studio space, catalog their art or their histor...

Grants of up to $4,500 to North Dakota artists to preserve and teach cultural art forms throughout the state. Funding is intended to offer accomplished artists the opportunity to meet with apprentices on a one-to-one basis over an extended period of time to pass on the...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, military and history museums, societies, and sites for programs that promote the history of the state. Funding is intended for activities that encourage awareness, education, and enjoyment of the history of Ar...

Grants of up to $60,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support initiatives, projects, and programs that have a positive effect on the lives of residents of all ages. Re...

Grants of up to $15,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support initiatives, projects, and programs that enhance the quality of life in the local community. Requests will be accepted fr...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Program areas include education, health, human services, environment, arts, culture, humanities, capacity building, and community improv...

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations for capacity-building efforts and programs that benefit refugees in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support organizations that are led by refugees or former refugees. Eligible organizations must have a primary focus o...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and businesses to start or expand eligible recycling programs. Funding is intended for residential curbside recycling programs, convenience site or drop-off recycling programs, and operations of recyclin...

Grants of up to $4,000 to British Columbia nonprofit societies and charities for projects that support arts, culture, and heritage in eligible regions. New applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for innovative projects that engage th...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants must provide programs in one of the following focus areas: environment, education, community, social services, arts, and recr...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Arizona neighborhood groups, homeowners' associations, and apartment communities for capital and physical enhancement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of the arts, signage, park improvements,...

Grants to Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania land conservation organizations for easement and land purchases that will provide permanent protection of significant watershed lands in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support capital projects in fore...

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, public schools, fire and rescue departments, and faith-based organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that ad...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and public agencies for educational community programs in eligible regions. Grant funds may be requested to support both existing and new programs that have an educational focus. Applicants must serve resi...

Grants of up to $75,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, homeowner’s associations, and conservation districts to improve the groundwater and surface water quality in the state. Funding is intended for projects that use innovative methods and produce quantitative ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations and government entities for environmental conservation projects in eligible areas. Funding is intended for projects that lead to better management decisions for environmental protection and economic development. T...

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for projects and programs that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist convention and tourism centers, support promotional materials and tourist ad...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington organizations, municipalities, and individuals for projects related to historic preservation in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the preparation of landma...

Grants to Illinois, Louisiana, Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, municipalities, tribes, and educational institutions in eligible areas for projects that preserve and restore natural habitats. Funding...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that address community needs and enrich the quality of life in the funding source's service area. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in ...

Awards to Alaska organizations and individuals to honor significant contributions and activities in the field of environmental stewardship. The awards are intended to recognize those who have furthered the goals of the environmental conservation movement within the sta...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the focus areas of health and welfare, education and culture,...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for activities to protect the environment. New applicants and those who have not received a grant from the funding source in the past five years must submit a lett...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kentucky privately owned farms to improve farm facilities, technology, and equipment. Applicants must submit a third-party audit with their application. Funding is intended to help local agricultural operations become more energy-efficient, p...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and watershed associations for conservation projects in eligible locations. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, education and outreach, sustainable development, creation of ...

Grants to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations to employ artists in eligible regions. The funds are incentives for hiring literary, performing, and visual artists and are a response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)-related workforce impacts. The funding is intended...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for capital projects, new programs, or operating support. Priority is given to applications that address the focus areas of arts and culture, edu...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania counties, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions for projects that protect natural resources in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of community, conservation, and conn...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites. Fund...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and municipalities for Métis cultural activities. Priority will be given to activities that take place in rural and underserved communities. Funding is intended to support community-based initiatives and ...

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, local governments, and institutions for the preservation of historic resources. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a wide range of survey and planning proje...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Indiana neighborhood groups and homeowners associations for beautification projects to enhance the community’s appearance and improve the local quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for creative projects that make the c...

Grants of $5,000, $10,000, and $20,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations, schools, institutions of higher learning, and agencies for projects to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Project categories include, but are not limited to public safety, neighbo...

Grants of up to $25,000 to California, Maryland, and Virginia public charitable organizations in eligible watershed regions for projects that preserve and enhance oceanic ecosystems, improve water quality, and protect the environment. Funding is intended for a wide ran...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Georgia organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to education, social services, civics, arts and culture, historic preservat...

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, tribes, and municipal agencies for one-time local events. Funding is intended to support activities that celebrate an important local personality or historical event. Eligible projects may include the restoration of objects, co...

Grants to Montana local, Tribal, and state agencies for assistance and technical services related to the development of conservation projects. Eligible expenses may include surveys, studies, sample collections, growth and capital improvement plans, and technical servic...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations and government agencies to nominate historically and archeologically significant sites for national recognition. Funding is intended to retain the services of a qualified consultant. The consultant will carry o...

Grants to Connecticut municipalities to improve the management and emergency recovery of local government records. Funding is intended for a range of project categories, including but not limited to inventory and planning, organization and indexing, program development...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky fire departments to increase the capacity to serve rural communities throughout the state. Funding is intended to improve fire protection in communities with populations of up to 10,000 people. Grants may be used to purchase items suc...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and agencies for projects that help to sustain and preserve natural habitats and resources throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives related to conservation education, wildlife and ...