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726 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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726 grants found

Awards to Tennessee Entities for the Study and Preservation of State Heritage

Deadline: 12/31/26

Awards to Tennessee organizations, government entities, corporations, groups, and individuals to recognize exceptional endeavor in promoting the study and preservation of Tennessee's heritage. The awards are intended to honor outstanding contributions to historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221149

Grants to Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah Native Entities for Emergency Needs

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah native nonprofit organizations and tribal governments to respond to emergency needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for Native-led organizations serving Tribal communities. Eligible organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222216

Grants to California Nonprofits for Education, Culture, and Recreation Projects

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects in the focus areas of education, culture, and recreation in eligible regions. Funding is intended for program and project support and capital facility improvements that enhance the local qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 226946

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Arts and Culture Projects

Deadline: 01/08/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, school districts, municipalities, and government agencies for arts, humanities, and historic preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, or services that allow ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143971

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Create a Digital Datab...

Deadline: 01/13/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for the creation of a nationwide searchable database of historic newspapers. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take as long...

GrantWatch ID#: 177357

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Agencies, Hospitals, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to Montana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and hospitals to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of education, community a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177041

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Aquatic Life Research Projects

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200116

Grants to California and Oregon Teachers for Wildlife and Environmental Education

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants of up to $400 to Oregon and California educators in eligible counties for wildlife and environmental education for children. Funding is intended for projects that engage children with nature. Priority is given to K-6 public and private school teachers, howe...

GrantWatch ID#: 177550

Grants to Montana Agencies, NGOs, and Associations to Enhance Outdoor Recreational Trails

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to Montana government agencies, NGOs, associations, clubs, and groups to improve outdoor recreational trails. Funding is intended for projects including but not limited to trail improvement, the removal of weeds, safety, education, and ethi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178061

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Benefit Community Residents

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit community residents. Funding is intended to support a variety of causes including but not limited to the environment, social welfare programs, education, health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220255

Grants to Texas Local Governments to Plan or Construct Boat Facilities on Public Waters

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas government agencies to plan, renovate, or construct boat launching facilities that provide access to public waters. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to land acquisition, restroom facilities, access roads, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 164582

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvements to Outdoor Recreation Areas

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvements to outdoor recreation areas. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to construct new trails, enhance existing trails, create ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174948

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Children, Advance Economic Opportunity, a...

Deadline: 02/02/27

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance the lives of families and children, promote conservation and environmental education, and advance economic development. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted before being invited to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 178426

Grants to Central Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote and Educate the Public About Rur...

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Central Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote an understanding of farming communities and rural life. Funding may be used for projects and programs in the areas of education, environment, and community enrichment.

GrantWatch ID#: 159113

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 02/15/27

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for new or ongoing environmental stewardship projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for efforts to improve local water quality and address related land issues. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 165030

Grants to Tennessee Organizations to Preserve and Restore Historic Properties

Deadline: 02/28/27

Grants to Tennessee organizations to preserve and restore historic properties. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, historic district design guidelines, archaeological and architectural surveys, building restoration, and ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 176968

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Projects to Benefit the Local ...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, school districts, and local governmental agencies for charitable programs that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that support education, healthcare, seniors and youth, and environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 160383

Grants to Mississippi Master and Apprentice Artists to Support Traditional Art Forms

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of $3,000 to Mississippi master and apprentice artists to support the teaching and practice of traditional art forms. Applications are submitted jointly by the master and apprentice artists. Funding is intended to promote the preservation and development of...

GrantWatch ID#: 177833

Grants to North Carolina CBOs to Benefit Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit community-based organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to the arts, education, children’s services, home...

GrantWatch ID#: 180164

In-Kind Professional Support to USA Entities for Local Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 03/01/27

In-kind professional support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 181356

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Libraries, and Clubs for Wildlife Preservation Initiati...

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and clubs for wildlife preservation initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote conservation, restoration, and education related to local ecosystems. Eligible activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 227022

Grants and In-Kind Services to West Virginia Community Organizations for Projects to Improve W...

Deadline: 09/15/27 LOI Date: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to West Virginia community organizations to support watershed improvement projects. Applicants are required to meet with staff at least six months before the application deadline. Funding is intended to encourage residents to work in partner...

GrantWatch ID#: 173410

Grants to Maine Municipalities and Institutions for Archeological Projects

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $1,500 to Maine municipalities and institutions for projects relating to archeology. Funding is intended to support archaeological work that has a relationship to archival material. The archaeological/archival connection can be expressed in a varie...

GrantWatch ID#: 225908

Grants to USA Individuals for Historic Preservation Activities

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA individuals for historic preservation activities. The purpose of funding is to support initiatives that advance the funding source's mission of preserving and showcasing historic tools, crafts, and trades, as well as interpreting how ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227464

Scholarships to USA Students, Trade Apprentices, Museum Professionals, and Individuals to Atte...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships to USA students, trade apprentices, museum professionals, and individuals to attend an annual conference on the topic of historic preservation. Funding will cover the cost of conference registration and events, as well as hotel accommodation for the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 227465

Scholarships to USA Individuals to Acquire Skills for a Career in Historic Preservation

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to USA individuals to acquire practical skills for a career in historic preservation. Funding is intended to support the learning of a specific trade utilized for historical preservation. Eligible uses of funding include equipment, too...

GrantWatch ID#: 227466

Grants to USA Nonprofit Museums and Historic Sites for Conservation Activities

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit museums and historic sites for conservation activities related to historic crafts and trades. The purpose of funding is to assist with conservation planning, artifact treatment, educational and interpretive programs, and the...

GrantWatch ID#: 227467

Grant to a Michigan Nonprofit for an Architectural Preservation Project

Deadline: 03/17/27

Grant of $25,000 to a Michigan nonprofit organization to support an architectural preservation project within the state. Funding is intended to recognize and assist groups or individuals seeking to preserve historic Michigan artifacts, architecture, or sites. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 179992

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Schools, and Individuals for Preser...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals to conserve, protect, and restore significant buildings and properties. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, rehabilitation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179315

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Organizations and Individuals to Preserve Indigenous Cultu...

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous organizations and individuals for projects related to preserving Indigenous culture and traditions. Funding is intended to build capacity among local Indigenous groups in the areas of knowledge and sk...

GrantWatch ID#: 167666

Grants to Ohio Master Artists to Teach Folk and Traditional Arts to Dedicated Apprentices

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ohio master artists to teach folk and traditional arts to one or two dedicated apprentices in an intensive, year-long learning process. Funding is intended to support study and cultural exchange between master artists and qualified appren...

GrantWatch ID#: 178201

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Develop Practical, Innovative Solut...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students and teams of students ages 4-18 to participate in a competition to develop innovative solutions to global problems. The competition was designed to inspire youth from around the world to solve real-life probl...

GrantWatch ID#: 180979

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit the Environme...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit the environment. Funding is intended to support projects to protect the ecosystem, conduct research studies on wildlife, and engage the local community...

GrantWatch ID#: 192323

Grant to a Sought Dakota Nonprofit for a Project with Education, Preservation, or Patriotic Be...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grant of $50,000 to a South Dakota nonprofit or civic organization for a project with education, preservation, or patriotic benefits to eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a mission-based project with a focus on historic preservation of important Amer...

GrantWatch ID#: 219165

Grants to Florida Organizations and Individuals for Projects Promoting Sustainability

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Florida organizations and individuals in eligible locations for projects that promote sustainability. Funding is intended to support projects that are relevant to community priorities, such as economic and social revitalization, public heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 129633

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in focus areas of education, health, charitable service, community improvement, cultural affairs...

GrantWatch ID#: 130114

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Youth Groups, Agencies, Land Trusts, and Community Associations...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, youth groups, agencies, land trusts, and community associations for tree-planting initiatives. Eligible initiatives include establishing or repairing riparian buffers, creating or preserving tracts of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 140847

Grants to California Nonprofit and Educational Organizations to Promote Gardening and Horticul...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California nonprofit and educational organizations in eligible regions to promote gardening and horticulture. The purpose of funding is to encourage interest in wildlife, landscape design, and agriculture. Eligible projects foster community...

GrantWatch ID#: 142009

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Improve Ocean Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support programs that promote ocean stewardship, restore coastal ecosystems, and model best practices of sustainabi...

GrantWatch ID#: 142067

Grants to Local California Agencies for Coastal Environmental Research and Planning

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local governments and coastal jurisdictions to develop coastline plans or update existing plans. Funding is intended for research and planning projects that address issues including climate change and sea level rise. The purpose of the grant i...

GrantWatch ID#: 143254

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Preserve Public Art in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to preserve public art in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives to preserve publicly accessible works of art that represent local civic and cultural heritage. Eligible projects are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 144861

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Cultural, Recreational, and Educational Attractions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase tourism to local communities. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives that enhance cu...

GrantWatch ID#: 145080

Grants to Missouri Municipalities to Promote Recycling and Reduce Waste in Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Missouri municipalities in eligible locations for recycling and waste management projects. A resolution must be passed with the city council before submitting an application. Funding may be requested for a range of activities, including backyard compost...

GrantWatch ID#: 145672

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for the Purchase and Preservation of Natural Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government, nonprofit organizations, and community partners for the purchase of land in order to protect natural regional resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible app...

GrantWatch ID#: 152260

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life of Local Residents in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within a range of focus areas including but not limited to environmental preservation, arts and culture, health and...

GrantWatch ID#: 153537

Grants to USA Tribes, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Strengthen Native Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations including schools and IHEs for projects that benefit Native nations and people. Grant funds are intended to support land-related projects. Eligible proposals support the recovery and retention ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154595

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Promote Historic Preservation

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities for activities related to historic preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives that focus on preservation, such as promotion, public education, outreach, awareness, and visioni...

GrantWatch ID#: 155738

Grants to Nevada Nonprofits and Agencies for Cultural Events

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Nevada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public institutions for events and activities that involve folk artists and cultural bearers. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 155790

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities for Arts Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, faith-based organizations, and community groups for arts projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist new and emerging organizations requiring a small amount of funding. Pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 156820

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and IHEs for Ocean Conservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation. Funding is specifically intended for projects related to supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas surrounding is...

GrantWatch ID#: 159199