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141 Grants for 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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141 grants found

Grants to Idaho Organizations and Individuals for Cultural Projects

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho organizations, community groups, and individuals in eligible regions for cultural, history, and arts projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support community events and projects such as exhibits, performances,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181391

Fellowships to California Graduate Students to Gain Experience in Resource Conservation

Deadline: 06/12/26

Fellowships to California graduate students and recent graduates to gain experience in the field of resource conservation. Successful fellows will be matched with government agencies and eligible conservation and research organizations across the state. The purpos...

GrantWatch ID#: 204157
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Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Agencies and Groups to Protect Local Wetlands

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico agencies and groups for conservation initiatives to protect wetlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible types of projects include restoration, infrastructure developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 202142

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Educators for Programs that Benefit K-12 Students

Deadline: 06/11/26 Conference Date: 06/03/26 LOI Date: 05/28/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and teachers to develop arts, cultural, and science educational programs for students in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an intent to apply before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for youth-...

GrantWatch ID#: 223699
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars, Universities, and Research Institutes f...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars, universities, and research institutes to pursue research projects related to the historical humanities. Funding is intended for a wide range of research fields, including history, archaeology, art history, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 225798
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Awards to Alabama Individuals, Businesses, and Organizations to Recognize Accomplishments in P...

Deadline: 05/30/26

Awards to Alabama individuals, businesses, and organizations to recognize outstanding accomplishments in protecting environmental resources throughout the state. This award program is intended to increase community understanding about the importance of environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 183462
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals for the Preservation of B...

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and individuals to preserve resources related to Black history. Funding is intended to safeguard, maintain, and preserve architectural and cultural resources. The purpose of the program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 190961
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Grants to Louisiana Property and Business Owners for Building Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana property and business owners for building enhancement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to rehabilitate commercial buildings in order to enhance visual impact, encourage private investment, and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228176
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060
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Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Support Botany-Related Studies

Deadline: 05/31/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, researchers, scholars, conservation practitioners, scientists, and writers for studies related to gardens, plants, and landscapes. Funding is intended to support project creation alongside other res...

GrantWatch ID#: 196920
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Grants to Nova Scotia Owners of Heritage Properties for Preservation Activities

Deadline: 05/31/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214960
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Grants to Washington Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington business and property owners for neighborhood development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the appearance and functionality of business entran...

GrantWatch ID#: 225977
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Grants to Michigan Commercial and Mixed-Use Property Owners and Lessees for Facade Improvement...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Michigan commercial and mixed-use property owners and lessees for facade improvements and building preservation in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support permanent exterior upgrades that enhance building appearance, encourage private investme...

GrantWatch ID#: 227698
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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 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 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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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

Grants to British Columbia Building Owners for Capital Projects to Preserve and Improve Local ...

Deadline: 10/01/26 LOI Date: 06/01/26

Grants to British Columbia building owners in eligible regions for capital projects to preserve and improve local historic sites. Applicants must submit an expression of interest prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to preserve her...

GrantWatch ID#: 190269
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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 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

Fellowships to USA Graduate Students for Coastal Management and Research

Deadline: 07/08/26 LOI Date: 06/03/26

Fellowships to USA and territories graduate students to gain experience in coastal management and research in Washington, DC. Allowable uses of funding include, but are not limited to, tuition, relocation, publication fees, conferences, training, workshops, and tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 177807

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

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 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 New York Nonprofits, Schools, and Individuals for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, schools, and individuals for environmentally-focused initiatives and projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that emphasize protecting, studying, and enjoying the natural environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 195841

Awards to USA Native Artists for Outstanding Commitment to the Arts and Native Culture

Deadline: 06/17/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts. The purpose of this program is to honor established artists in a wide range of artistic disciplines who promote understanding of the cultural values and creative practices of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183961

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Individuals for Professional Development in the Heritage F...

Deadline: 10/30/26 Conference Date: 06/24/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Washington nonprofit heritage and historical organizations and individuals in eligible regions to offset costs of professional development activities in the heritage sector. Applicants must contact the funding source before applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 200520

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Reduce Marin...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects to reduce pollution caused by recreational fishing. Eligible projects may align with one of the following pill...

GrantWatch ID#: 203403

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local communities Funding is intended to support activities that address the human service and housing needs of low to moderate-income individuals; programs with...

GrantWatch ID#: 178583

Grants to Ontario Property Owners for the Conservation, Repair, and Restoration of Culturally ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ontario property owners for the conservation, repair, and restoration of culturally significant properties in eligible regions. Funding is available for a broad range of activities, including roof and siding repairs, porch restoration, and exterior pain...

GrantWatch ID#: 180025

Grant to a USA Organization, Individual, or Group for an Environmental Stewardship Initiative

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192739

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Grants to Colorado Businesses and Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado business and property owners to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance building facades, contributing to the beauty and historic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225984

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals to Conserve Historic Bla...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, businesses, and individuals for capital preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve sites, buildings, properties, and communities of cultural importance to the Black community. Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 169793

Tax Credits to Vermont Property Owners to Enhance Historic Buildings in Commercial Areas

Deadline: 07/01/26

Tax credits to Vermont property owners and lessees, including nonprofit organizations, for projects that enhance non-residential historic and older structures in eligible locations. Successful applicants may use credits toward code compliance work, general rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 172538

Grants to USA Authors for Works Related to Historical Prints

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA authors to cover costs related to publications about historical prints. The purpose of the grant program is to support the preservation, collection, exhibition, or study of prints that reflect or depict topics relevant to North American culture and h...

GrantWatch ID#: 210919

Grants to Wisconsin Individuals for Innovative Projects that Advance the Quality of Community ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin individuals for innovative projects that advance the quality of community life in eligible areas. Focus areas for these grants are the arts, health, leadership, social services, recreation, conservation, and preservation. All proposed projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221766

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Postsecondary Educator for Excellence in Oral History...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International postsecondary educator for excellence in oral history education. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge an educator who has effectively integrated oral history into continuing, graduate, undergraduate, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 227252

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Outstanding Oral Histo...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $200 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization to recognize outstanding achievements in using oral history to promote social justice causes. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to use oral history to create a more just a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227253

Grants to International Scientists for Aquatic Wildlife Projects

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants of to USA, Canada, and International early-career conservationists, educators, and scientists for projects related to aquatic wildlife. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 181520

Awards to Alaska Individuals for Community Contributions

Deadline: 07/10/26

Awards of $1,000 to Alaska individuals in eligible locations for outstanding community contributions. Awards are intended to honor exceptional young people who serve as positive role models and contribute to the health and well-being of their communities, families...

GrantWatch ID#: 203954

Grants to Maryland Property Owners and Businesses to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Maryland property owners, tenants, and businesses for capital projects that enhance commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the appearance and structural integrity of commercial facades. The grant is available to commer...

GrantWatch ID#: 229465

Grants to Alberta Indigenous Artists, Collectives, and Organizations for Art Projects

Deadline: 08/12/26 Conference Date: 07/14/26

Grants to Alberta Indigenous artists, artist collectives, and arts organizations for art preservation activities in eligible regions. Applicants may request funding for a single project or for a specific phase of a project. Projects should have a clear start and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 197441

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes to Improve Local Water

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, and tribal entities for projects and activities that help to improve the local water supply. Funding is intended for projects that that have environmental, economic, and social/cultural be...

GrantWatch ID#: 166729

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Creation, Training, and Exhibitions ...

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to Canada Native nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and groups for artistic activities that support cultural heritage, creativity, and knowledge. Funding is intended to assist with projects such as the producti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177876

Grants to Washington Individuals, Businesses, Organizations, and Agencies for Historic Preserv...

Deadline: 09/10/26 Conference Date: 07/22/26 LOI Date: 08/27/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, businesses, individuals, and organizations to preserve historic city landmarks and properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects focusing on the...

GrantWatch ID#: 125438

Awards to Connecticut Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Contributions

Deadline: 07/30/26

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 environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221644

Grants to West Virginia Community Groups, Local Institutions, Public Entities, Private Enterpr...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to West Virginia neighborhood and community groups, local institutions, public entities, private enterprises, and individuals for revitalization efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and activities that pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 224105