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.
Grants of up to $50,000 to Oregon nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects to draw tourism to eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote cultural tourism, enhance or mitigate the impact...
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.
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, religious organizations, and public agencies for programs to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding may be requested for program, project, capital, and general operating support. Grants support a wide...
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Grant of up to $50,000 to a North Dakota nonprofit organization, government agency, or school to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new and established programs in a range of focus areas, including education, preservation, recre...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and activities that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support projects and services that promote diverse cultural activities and community events, support community c...
Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Upper New York State nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote the conservation of land and natural resources. The Foundation supports community-based conservation o...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for collection-based programs that improve the presentation and understanding of art from the United States. Applicants are required to submit concept notes prior to a full grant application. Conside...
Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador registered charities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, education institutions, and indigenous and community groups for activities that build and strengthen communities in...
Grants to USA public charities, government agencies, and schools in multiple states to enhance the quality of life in communities served by the funding source. Priority is given to proposals in the areas of education, environmental stewardship, arts and culture, a...
Grants to Colorado nonprofit organizations, government agencies, conservation districts, watershed coalitions, and tribes to address the impact of wildfire on watersheds. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is int...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and community agencies for programs to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Funding may be used to establish or expand programs, address community needs, or build community capacity. Eligible projects benefit...
Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, historic districts, publicly owned facilities, and historic churches and cemeteries in eligible locations for the identification and preservation of historic artifacts and sites. Funding is intended to support upcoming pr...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for projects to enhance and sustain watershed areas. Applicants should discuss proposals with program staff prior to applying. Consideration will be given to projects in the fol...
Grants of up to $750 to Vermont organizations, municipalities, private cemeteries, and individuals for the preservation and restoration of burial sites. Priority will be given to applications utilizing volunteer work. Funding is intended for projects including, bu...
Grants to California grassroots organizations and regional, national, and state organizations for programs that reduce the usage of hazardous and toxic chemicals. Funding is intended for general operating support or to support new or ongoing projects that protect ...