712 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 California Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Projects Related to Transportat...

Deadline: 07/16/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities to decrease the effects of local transportation systems on the environment. Funding is intended for a range of capital projects including land acquisition and enhancement, environmental...

GrantWatch ID#: 131066

Grants and Loans to Oregon Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes to Impro...

Deadline: 07/16/25

Grants and loans to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, businesses, and tribal entities for projects and activities that help to improve the local water supply. Funding is intended to meet the water supply needs in the state. Eligible proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 166729

Fellowships to USA Descendants of Native American Tribes and Hawaii and Alaska Natives to Shar...

Deadline: 07/16/25

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA individual members and descendants of a Native American tribe and Alaska and Hawaii Natives to sustain, preserve, and share cultural knowledge. The program will provide recipients with both financial and technical support. Applicants in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 174413

Fellowships to USA Native Artists to Start or Expand an Arts Enterprise

Deadline: 07/16/25

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA Native artists for support to start or expand an arts enterprise. The program offers extended networking opportunities, technical support, professional development guidance, a base of working capital, and access to new market options. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 174427

Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/16/25

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is available for programming, operating, and capital grants. Funding is intended for the areas of education, the environment, neighborhood revitalizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 179546

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Educational Institutions in Multiple States to...

Deadline: 07/16/25

Grants to Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and educational institutions for projects to protect and maintain natural habitats in eligible regions. Preference will be given to projects addressing priority sp...

GrantWatch ID#: 187632

Grants to USA Native-Controlled Nonprofits, Governments, and Community Organizations for Envir...

Deadline: 07/16/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories Native-controlled nonprofit organizations, governments, and community organizations for environmental protection activities. Funding is intended to employ Native knowledge and practices to restore ecosystems. Eligible acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 222013

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Implement Local Conservation Plans

Deadline: 07/17/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes to implement conservation plans. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, restoration and enhancement, monitoring, management activities, reserve management p...

GrantWatch ID#: 136139

Grants to California Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects that Preserve Trout Habitats

Deadline: 07/17/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individuals for conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the restoration of rainbow trout in the region, promote fishing, enhance resources related to fisheries, and improve habitats an...

GrantWatch ID#: 143172

Grants to California Agencies, Schools, IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Tribes for Projects...

Deadline: 07/17/25

Grants to California local government agencies, special districts, state agencies, schools, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and Tribes for projects and installations that use recycled tire materials. Funding is intended to promote the use of tire-derived ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve Natural Resources

Deadline: 07/18/25

Grants to New York nonprofit and municipal organizations to assist with the operation of exhibitions and collections of plants, animals, and habitats. Applicants must register and prequalify prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the general operations of ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 179142

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/18/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting a full application. Funding areas include arts and culture, built environment, and investigat...

GrantWatch ID#: 196004

Opportunity for First Nations Beginning Farmers to Participate in a Networking and Educational...

Deadline: 07/18/25

Opportunity for First Nations beginning farmers to participate in a networking and educational program. Each participant will receive a stipend as well as participate in fieldwork, webinars, and in-person training activities. The focus of this program is to improve wat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221907

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Government Units to Enhance the Quality of Life for Lo...

Deadline: 07/20/25

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and public governmental units to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the focus areas of human relations, human services, education, e...

GrantWatch ID#: 163126

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Municipalities, Counties, and Districts for Stream Conserva...

Deadline: 07/22/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, counties, educational institutions, and conservation districts to develop plans for the protection of local streams. Applicants must contact program staff prior...

GrantWatch ID#: 149187

Grants to Ontario Landowners, Businesses, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Wildlife Pro...

Deadline: 07/23/25

Grants to Ontario individual landowners, businesses, institutions of higher education, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for wildlife conservation activities. Applicants must register before applying. Funding is intended for projects and programs that promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221983

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profit Groups for the Development of Educational Semin...

Deadline: 07/23/25

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit groups for the development of educational seminars in civics, government, geography, and US history. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks. Grantees will create and implemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 222072

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits, Indigenous Groups, Governments, and IHEs for Projects t...

Deadline: 07/24/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local and provincial governments, Indigenous organizations, and IHEs in eligible provinces for projects to protect and preserve the natural environment. Funding is intended for projects that will help restore the natu...

GrantWatch ID#: 194345

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs that Benefit Re...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that address community needs and enrich the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, health, the environment, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167423

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect Water Resources in Eligible...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that improve water quality and protect water resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that reduce hazards with adverse effects on...

GrantWatch ID#: 174549

Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Land Conservation and Stewardship in Elig...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for land preservation and stewardship projects in eligible locations. New applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote the stewardship of natural and wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 179260

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve Animal Habitats

Deadline: 07/25/25

Grants to Nevada nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions for preservation and conservation projects throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs and activities that protect local animals and habitats. Eligible proposals have...

GrantWatch ID#: 181175

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for Land Resources Stewards...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for landscape-scale stewardship and preservation activities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The program supports e...

GrantWatch ID#: 181406

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Governments for Habitat Conservation Pro...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects that address habitat conservation in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including recovery action plans, environmental stressors reduct...

GrantWatch ID#: 191679

Grants to Virginia Arts and Cultural Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Project and Operatin...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for operating expenses and projects related to the arts, humanities, and historic preservation. Some applicants must obtain required approvals prior to applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196755

Grants to South Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Conservation Projec...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Grants to South Carolina municipalities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for environmental projects. Applicants must submit an intent to apply form prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support and promote...

GrantWatch ID#: 197542

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Land Trusts to Support Conservation P...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Grants to Rhode Island municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and land trusts for land conservation, acquisition, and development projects. Funding is intended for environmental activities related to the preservation of open space throughout the state. To be eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 198023

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/25/25

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for organizations serving the community in the following areas of focus: community enrichment, education, workforce development, and sustainability. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 210006

Grants to Minnesota Business Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Regi...

Deadline: 07/25/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Minnesota business property owners for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist local businesses in making improvements or repairs to their buildings. Eligible projects include exterior improvements visib...

GrantWatch ID#: 222112

Grants to Virginia Individuals, Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve Cultural and Natural Resou...

Deadline: 07/28/25

Grants to Virginia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and localities to protect cultural and natural resources and increase community access to open areas. Funding is intended to preserve a range of resources, such as forests and farms, and to provide public access ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193603

Grants to Illinois and Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve Watershed Quality ...

Deadline: 07/30/25

Grants to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to improve watershed quality in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding priority is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 144631

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for a Variety of Community-Based Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/30/25

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for a variety of community-based projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that promote education, health, opportunity development, and historic preservation, particularly for underserved members of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222361

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consid...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Grants to South Carolina and North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Preservation Projects

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to South Carolina and North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the preservation and protection of natural resources, habitats, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171765

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to New York government agencies and nonprofit organizations for capital projects related to parks, sites of historical significance, and designated heritage areas. Nonprofit applicants must complete pre-qualification requirements prior to applying. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 171882

Grants to Texas Organizations and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to Texas organizations and schools to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding is intended for program support and development, and physical projects. The purpose of this program is to promote cultural, recreational, and educational activities and to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 172566

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Historic Preservation Activities

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for historic preservation initiatives and projects. Funding is intended for organizations whose main mission is heritage preservation, which includes activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 173480

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Build Capacity and Promote Historic Preservation

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit historical organizations to promote historic preservation and enhance organizational operations. Some applicants must submit a proposal summary before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of capacity b...

GrantWatch ID#: 178339

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that improve the quality of life for residents and preserve local history. Eligible activities ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180764

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Conservation Districts for Projects to Improve Wa...

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to New York municipalities, tribal nations, conservation districts, and nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance water quality. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and certain applicants must prequalify prior to applying. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 181313

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Agencies to Enhance Buildings in Eligib...

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and local government agencies to enhance neighborhoods through the preservation or redevelopment of unused, underused, or historic buildings in eligible regions. Interested applicants must arrange a buildi...

GrantWatch ID#: 183434

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Preserve African-American Heritage

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies to promote and preserve African-American heritage and culture in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including capital improvements, special projects, and bui...

GrantWatch ID#: 185895

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Projects that Promote History in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for small-scale history projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that preserve and promote local history. Grants may be used for a wide range of activities to ensure that cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203035

Grants to New York Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Canal-Related Capital Projects in Elig...

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to New York government agencies, tribes, and nonprofit corporations for canal-related capital projects in eligible locations. Eligible projects include but are not limited to construction, renovations, preservation, site improvements, equipment, rehabilitation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203221

Grants to Virginia Business and Property Owners to Renovate Commercial Buildings in Eligible L...

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia businesses and property owners to renovate and upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must schedule a meeting with program staff before beginning an application. Funding is intended to assist with the redevelo...

GrantWatch ID#: 212551

Grants to Nova Scotia Owners of Heritage Properties for Preservation Activities

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants to Nova Scotia owners of heritage properties in eligible regions for preservation activities. Funding is intended for projects on building exteriors, including roof work, window repairs, and painting. Eligible applicants are municipally-registered heritage prope...

GrantWatch ID#: 214960

Awards to Connecticut Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Contributions

Deadline: 07/31/25

Awards to Connecticut individuals and organizations in eligible locations to recognize and honor exceptional contributions to environmental stewardship. The awards are intended to acknowledge people and organizations that are making a lasting impact on the environment ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221644

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Address Community Health in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations to address the health needs of local communities in eligible regions. Funding may be used for general operating support. Eligible organizations are those that address the areas of physical and mental health, prevention of subs...

GrantWatch ID#: 143404

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits, Local Governments, and Garden Clubs for the Preservation of Hist...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to Georgia nonprofits, local governments, garden clubs, and other civic organizations for projects that will preserve and enhance local gardens and historic landscapes. Projects must be available to the public and located at sites in Georgia tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 150730

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Projects that Benefit ...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to Kansas nonprofit and faith-based organizations, agencies, and educational institutions for charitable projects that benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for programs that focus on arts and culture, education, health care, community...

GrantWatch ID#: 155557