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727 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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727 grants found

Grants to British Columbia and Yukon Nonprofits for Fish Protection and Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia and Yukon community-based and volunteer organizations for projects to protect and conserve fish species. Funding is intended to support organizations that undertake salmon conservation and restoration projects. Eligible types of projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 139360

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, Partnerships, Groups and Individuals for Projects to ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribal organizations, community partnerships and groups, and individuals for projects that preserve and promote Indian culture in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 152357

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government agencies in eligible locations for charitable projects and programs that benefit the community. Funding is intended for programs in the following areas: education, the environment, youth, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 156114

Grants to Florida Schools and Community or Civic Organizations for Environmental Education Pro...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Florida schools and community and civic organizations to advance education about the environment. Funding is intended for projects that are based on sound scientific principles, cost-effective, promote the enhancement of a water resource ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159342

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Entities for Projects that Benef...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $35,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and churches for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that support conservation efforts, preserve local heritage, promote re...

GrantWatch ID#: 161961

Grants to Montana Conservation Districts for Projects to Conserve Natural Resources

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Montana conservation districts for activities to conserve the environment. Funding is intended to support projects that benefit public natural resources. Grants may be used for projects such as habitat improvement, restoration, education, and feasibility...

GrantWatch ID#: 176674

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont Nonprofits Serving Eligible Communities to Improve the Liv...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts and Vermont nonprofit organizations serving eligible communities for programs that enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the areas of health, education, historic preservation, the environment, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 178198

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Groups, and Individuals to Promote Local Heritage

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, groups, and individuals for heritage-related programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote, strengthen, and enhance regional heritage. Eligible programs take place within and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180007

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Rural C...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta-registered charities to enhance the quality of life for residents in rural communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Eligible organizations are those located in the funding source's ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 185480

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits and Institutions for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Wyoming nonprofit organizations and institutions for projects that benefit local residents and youth. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, human services, youth, culture and history, health care, conservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 185974

Grants to Montana Conservation Districts to Enhance Pollinator Habitats

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Montana conservation districts to enhance pollinator habitats across the State. Funding is intended to support projects that benefit the public, including education events, garden demonstrations, pollinator initiatives, and planting poll...

GrantWatch ID#: 187631

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible areas. Focus areas include arts, culture, humanities, health, education, human services, and religion. Funding is intended to support a variety of charita...

GrantWatch ID#: 220305

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions for Water Conservation and Preservati...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions in eligible regions for initiatives related to access to clean water, water conservation, and preservation. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216964

Grants to Alabama K-12 Schools and Nonprofits to Support Environmental and Conservation Learni...

Deadline: 10/23/26

Grants to Alabama K-12 schools and nonprofits partnering with schools for programs that enhance learning about the environment, conservation, and preservation of natural resources. Funding is intended for projects that support environmental stewardship, conservat...

GrantWatch ID#: 190897

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofit Organizations for Arts and Cultural Programming

Deadline: 10/30/26 LOI Date: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to promote arts and cultural programming. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities and projects to advance the humanities, culture, and the arts throug...

GrantWatch ID#: 146049

Grants to Pennsylvania Environmental and Civic Organizations for Conservation and Water Qualit...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $500 to Pennsylvania environmental organizations, school-based environmental clubs, and civic associations in eligible communities for conservation projects that preserve natural resources. Funding is also intended for programs that educate the pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 158705

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to address community needs and enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of animal welfare, arts and culture, children and youth,...

GrantWatch ID#: 218273

Grants to Florida Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Protect and Manage Resources in Eligible R...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Florida local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations partnering with a local government to manage and preserve resources in eligible locations. Certain applicants must consult local agencies before applying. Funding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 154833

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Georgia nonprofit 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, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 175264

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects to Preserve Historically Significant Sites Through...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects to preserve historically significant sites throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to acquire and protect heritage sites connected to the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. Eligible sites ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 205300

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programs in eligible areas. Funding priority will be requests that involve partnerships with traditional and folk artists. These grants will support artist stipends as part of the total program c...

GrantWatch ID#: 222812

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, NGOs, and Community Groups for Projects that Beautify and Prese...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and community groups for projects that beautify and preserve forests. Funding supports projects that focus on making the forests of Manitoba more appealing, productive, expansive, and varied. Proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 148712

Grants to Minnesota Municipalities, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Clean Contaminated Properti...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Minnesota municipalities and private and public nonprofit and for-profit organizations and agencies in eligible locations to clean local contaminated properties. Applicants are requested to contact the funder before applying. Funding is intended to offse...

GrantWatch ID#: 155053

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Community Groups, and PTAs for Urban Forest Conservation

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, community groups, academic and private institutions, and PTAs for projects that promote the conservation of urban forest in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 164159

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, School Districts, and Agencies for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, the local school district, and government agencies for programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Areas of focus include the arts, the environment, education, and the elderly. Funding is intended to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175289

Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, welfare, humanities, and conservation. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 202602

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Community Programs and Services

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations for community programs and services. Funding is intended to support activities in a wide range of focus areas, including health, education, historic preservation, scientific research, museums, performing arts, and scholar...

GrantWatch ID#: 218846

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Recognize and Mark Historic Sites

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in eligible locations to help document, publicize, and celebrate local history. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to help enco...

GrantWatch ID#: 181342

Grants USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies to Create Historic Signs

Deadline: 12/07/26 LOI Date: 11/02/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge...

GrantWatch ID#: 219579

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Preservation Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/02/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that improve the quality and accessibility of culturally and historically significant sites. The grant program seeks to enhance and preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 225863

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities, Nonprofits, Schools, and Community Groups for Local En...

Deadline: 11/06/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Alberta registered charitable organizations, nonprofit societies, schools, and community groups for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Preference will be g...

GrantWatch ID#: 137700

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits Serving Native Hawaiians to Enhance Library Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to improve library services and adopt new technologies in Native Hawaiian communities. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to expand digital services, enhance educational...

GrantWatch ID#: 139915

Grants to USA Museums, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Capacity Building Activities for Museums

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums and government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal organizations applying on behalf of museums to increase their capacity to serve the public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 148060

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Museum Services

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for initiatives that enhance museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 162641

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Develop the Capacity of African America...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities to develop the organizational capacity of African American museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 162642

Grants to USA Tribes and Nonprofits Serving Native Hawaiians for Culture and Heritage Preserva...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA tribes and nonprofit organizations representing and serving Native Hawaiians to present and preserve knowledge, heritage, and culture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 162643

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Professional Development for Museum Personn...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to improve museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that use the transfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180756

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Small Museums

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to enhance services in small museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist small museums of all d...

GrantWatch ID#: 184387

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Expand the Capacity of American Latin...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education to expand the capacity of cultural institutions with a focus on the American Latino community. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 217430

Grants to Tennessee Schools, Local Governments, Organizations, Individuals, and Museums to Pre...

Deadline: 11/14/26

Grants to Tennessee educational institutions, local governments, organizations, individuals, and museums for projects and programs to preserve historic sites. The purpose of the program is to support the preservation of significant war and military-related sites t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205301

Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational and Religious Institutions to Promote H...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational and religious institutions in eligible communities to promote health and wellbeing. Funding is intended for activities that protect and promote the health of individuals and communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 155554

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards to Purchase Land and Develop Fish Habitats

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards for land acquisition and fish habitat development projects. Funding is intended for costs associated with the construction and repair of lakes, streams, and ponds; sediment-retaining basins, dam removal; and the constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 135076

Grants to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits and Individuals for Botanical Projects

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations, communities, and individuals for botanical projects. Funding is intended for activities that promote the conservation, education, research, and restoration of native plants. Assistance is avai...

GrantWatch ID#: 175262

Grants to Indiana Arts and Humanities Nonprofits for Operational Support

Deadline: 01/31/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational support. First-time applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support nonprofits involved in promoting or preserving the arts a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222237

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Historian for Outstanding Historical Research Related...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International historian employed by a public agency to recognize outstanding historical research that directly informs public policy. Eligible topics include environmental history, the history of public works and infrastructure, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175931

Grants to Washington Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Landmark Nominations in Elig...

Deadline: 12/01/26

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 l...

GrantWatch ID#: 213372

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers and Group Leaders for Habitat Conservation and Education P...

Deadline: 12/02/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois PreK-12 teachers, youth group leaders, and nature center employees to engage students in hands-on habitat conservation activities. Funding is intended for educational environmental projects that take place on school property or o...

GrantWatch ID#: 175878

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Establish Goodwill Between the Local Forest Society a...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofits, groups, charitable organizations, and institutions in eligible locations to establish goodwill between the local forest society and the local community. Funding is intended for the focus areas of public relations, community i...

GrantWatch ID#: 165461

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Agriculture and Environment-Based Projects in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote agriculture and the environment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives within the focus areas of farming; agriculture; preserving natural resources;...

GrantWatch ID#: 209502