Historical Preservation Grants: 

Grants of over $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local government and state units, tribes, and educational institutions to preserve and enhance access to historical and cultural resources within the State. Pre-applications must be submitted before submitting full proposals. Applicants are required to register i...

Grants to Colorado nonprofit conservation organizations, municipalities, state agencies, and political subdivisions for high-impact, high-need projects to conserve open spaces. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a concept paper prior to applying. Funding is intended for high-quality projects with a monetary s...

Grants to Nevada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, educational institutions, and libraries for projects that enhance local communities through social and civic engagement. Projects that reach diverse audiences are particularly encouraged. Eligible projects should be in the area of humanities.

Grants to New Jersey municipal and county governments and nonprofit organizations to preserve, rehabilitate, and restore state historic resources. Three types of projects are eligible: capital preservation, planning grants for heritage tourism, and the management of historic sites.

Grants of up to $20,000 to Oregon organizations for building renovation activities. Funding is intended to support the rehabilitation and upgrade of important and significant buildings that have deteriorated and changed over the years. The goal of the grant program is to renovate, restore, and preserve the historic facades...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to ensure open spaces are available to residents of eligible regions. Funding may be requested for land acquisition and improvements. Prerference is given to projects in areas recently affected by floods or fires. Projects should be located within o...

Grants of up to $8,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations for projects that preserve the state’s history. Funding is intended to support projects that work to preserve and promote the state's history through the maintenance of cultural collections. Awards are given to museums conducting projects for the care and managemen...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and property owners to preserve and restore properties of cultural significance. The purpose of the program is to promote the economic growth of local communities. Funding is intended to support the preservation and enhancement of historic theater buildings in ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and public agencies to preserve significant historical and archeological sites. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Eligible projects involve rehabilitation, preservation, identification, and interpretation.

Grants up to $8,000 to Oregon nonprofits, schools, organizations, government agencies, and individuals for the preservation and maintenance of culturally significant burial sites. Project categories include preservation and restoration, training and education, research and interpretation, and protection and security of his...

Grants to Kansas local governments, IHEs, and other eligible organizations for preservation efforts. Projects may include surveys, educational activities, disaster preparedness, training and conferences, and activities that focus on the preservation of cultural resources in the state. Preference will be given to Certified ...

Grants to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to enhance habitats and improve water quality throughout the local watershed. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation and conservation of natural areas, corridors, and waterways t...

Grants to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions to enhance habitats and improve water quality throughout the local watershed. Funding is intended to help clean and restore polluted waters and improve habitat for target species, in...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations for a range of programs and services that meet the needs of local residents. Program areas include environment, health, special populations, mental health, human services, education, faith-based activities, community improvement, and parent education. While the majori...

Grants of up to $4,000 to New Hampshire apprentice and master artists to study and pass on time-honored, culturally-significant arts skills. Funding is intended to help communities pass on their shared traditions and allow future generations to continue to enjoy their cultural heritage.

Grants of up to $15,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, homeowner's associations, and public educational institutions for projects that promote the proper care of community trees. Funding may be used for management projects or for educational projects that benefit community and urban forestr...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Northwest Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in the areas of education, health, and environmental preservation. Nonprofits may apply from the following counties: Benton, Clac...

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Hampshire nonprofit organizations and government agencies to preserve local art, historic, and cultural works. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve public access to important works of art that contribute to the State'...

Grants to Utah nonprofit organizations and municipal arts and cultural councils in eligible regions for publicly accessible arts, cultural, and historical activities that benefit local residents. Applicants must attend an application workshop or view a webinar prior to applying. Funding is intended to support small arts an...

Grants to USA Indian tribes to advance the programs and services of eligible Native American libraries. Funding is intended to revitalize and preserve the Native American culture and language through projects that benefit the community. Grants are also available to support educational programs and digital services.

Grants starting at $10,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to enhance library services. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of Native Hawaiian education, digital services and preservation and revitalization of Native Hawaiian culture and language.

Grants of up to $40,000 to Oregon nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education for a variety of cultural projects and activities. Funding in intended to promote the maintenance, creation, development, and conservation of a wide range of significant historical, humanities, and cultural assets across the stat...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA chapters and councils of the funding source organization for projects that address the needs of native and wild salmon, steelhead, and trout. Applicants must contact program staff and submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support wildlife restoration and conservation of cold...

Grants to Missouri municipalities for activities that encourage waste reduction and recycling in eligible communities. Funding may be used for a range of activities, including implementing recycling at community events and festivals, providing collections for the recycling of electronics, and promoting backyard composting....

Grants to New Jersey nonprofit organizations for programs that significantly impact the local community in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an eligibility form prior to submitting a full application. Eligible programs benefit underserved populations, address an unmet need in the area, or have a high impact on the ...

Grants to Puerto Rico businesses, IHEs, and nonprofit institutions for scientific research projects. Funding is intended to support and expand the fields of technology and science in Puerto Rico. Project areas include environment, agriculture, electronics, medical devices, biotechnology, information technology, aerospace, ...

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible regions. A Letter of Intent must be submitted before the submission of a full application. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, family, and health and wellness. The ...

Grants to Pennsylvania academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for activities to control pollution and conserve watershed areas in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support improvements in both ongoing management and long-term structural practices. All projects must occur within the C...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Michigan eligible libraries for projects and collections that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for technological advancements that promote equity and strengthen the ability of libraries to offer collections and information related to literacy and local history. Priority funding is g...

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, local and tribal governments, and public development ports and authorities for preservation projects that promote public access to historic resources. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended to support capital projects involving history interpretati...

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, and municipal government agencies to address the needs of eligible communities. Funding may be used to support new programs or to expand existing programs. The Foundation makes grants to an area that consists of the Oconomowoc Area School District, bu...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs and activities to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support programming in a broad range of focus areas. Eligible organizations are those that benefit the residents of Lancaster County.

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for the restoration, maintenance, and repair of historically significant structures in eligible counties. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Eligible activities include: roof repair and replacement, electrical system repair and re...

Grants to Washington government agencies, organizations, and private or public corporations for projects related to environmental restoration in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote learning about innovative ecosystem restoration tactics and strategies fo...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions for projects that promote the conservation of wildlife habitats. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal prior to the full application. Eligible uses of grant funds include perpetual conservation easements and lan...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, local, state, and municipal governments, Indian tribes, and educational institutions for habitat restoration programs in eligible New England states. Funding is intended to restore and sustain areas that provide healthy habitats for diverse bird populations, as well as freshwater and ...

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations, secondary schools, and houses of worship for capital projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for the purchase of property and equipment, construction projects and restoration. Grants are also available to reduce qualifying indebtedness. The focus areas be...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government agencies to address community needs and benefit local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs that benefit the Tri-Cities region, within the focus areas of health ca...

Grants to USA organizations, private entities, and local and state government agencies to assist agricultural producers in adopting conservation practices. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Activities must benefit producers who meet the EQIP program’s eligibility requi...

Grants of up to $80,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for archaeological explorations that shed light on current climatic and environmental issues. Funding is intended to gather and analyze archaeological information related to paleoenvironmental and paleoclimatological explorations that h...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to research and develop projects that support the preservation of humanities collections. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete.

Grants of up to $3,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations for projects to preserve historical and cultural resources. Applicants must contact a qualified consultant when developing a proposal. Funding is intended for projects such as research, digitization, oral histories, collections care, transcription, language preservat...

Grants to Arkansas government agencies, tribal governments, transit agencies, schools, and school districts for infrastructure changes and improvements that enhance communities and protect the environment. Funding is intended to support a range of community-based activities and projects, such as pedestrian and bicycle faci...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, sports and recreation, education, health and human services, children and families, youth services, minority programs, environme...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools and school districts, and government agencies to promote park areas and open spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of environmental stewardship; trails, parks, and public access; environmental education; and urban agr...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, nonprofit organizations, ports, and educational institutions for environmental projects. Funding is intended for the conservation and preservation of species and habitats. The purpose of this program is to facilitate the proper disposal of retired ...

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to protect and restore the health of natural resources in eligible areas. Eligible program areas include improvement of water quality, community resilience, data management, ...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and municipal, state, and federal government agencies to enhance recreational trails throughout the State. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support the creation, expansion, and improvement of both pedestrian and motorized trai...

Grants of $15,000 to USA veterinary residents and graduate students at IHEs in eligible states for projects addressing sustainability in agriculture. Eligible states include Ohio, Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Grants starting at $10,000 to British Columbia First Nations organizations and communities for projects to digitize existing text, video, and audio language resources. Funding is also intended for capital purchases and training in order to complete the project.