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150 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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150 grants found

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

Deadline: 09/30/26

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

Fellowships to USA Early Career Conservation Scientists for Post-Doctoral Research

Deadline: 09/30/26

Fellowships to early-career conservation scientists of any nationality based at USA institutions. This two-year post-doctoral fellowship program is intended to support leading scientists by fostering research skills improvement and providing field learning experie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181857

Grants to North Carolina Residential Property Owners to Preserve Historical Homes

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to North Carolina residential property owners to preserve historical structures in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for maintenance and stabilization projects of owner- and renter-occupied reside...

GrantWatch ID#: 204513

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, NGOs, and Individuals...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and individuals for projects to save endangered species. The purpose of the funding program is to focus on saving less popular species that are not necessar...

GrantWatch ID#: 219180

Grants to South Dakota Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Historic Restoration Proje...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to South Dakota organizations, public agencies, and individuals to retain, rehabilitate, and restore historic structures, archeological sites, and buildings throughout the state. Sites may be used for commercial, public, or residential purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177402

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental Projects and Programs

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and activities in eligible regions. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support programs...

GrantWatch ID#: 178951

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Agencies, Groups, and Individuals for Preservation Initiatives

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington nonprofit organizations, public agencies, faith-based organizations, groups, and property owners for historic preservation projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the restoration, rehabilitation, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 179910

Grants to Alberta Organizations and Individuals for Heritage Conservation Workshops and Courses

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Alberta organizations and individuals for continuing education related to provincial conservation activities. Eligible use of funding is for professionals to attend a training course or workshop in a range of trades, including painting, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 187863

Scholarships to Alberta Students of Higher Education for Research Related to Preservation of t...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Scholarships of up to $5,000 to Alberta college and university students for research activities related to preserving the local heritage. Applicants should contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to be awarded to students at the gradu...

GrantWatch ID#: 191103

Grants to Canada Writers and Illustrators to Promote Ukrainian Canadian Literature

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada writers and illustrators to promote work having Ukrainian Canadian themes. Funding is intended to support qualified applicants engaging in any form of literature that connects to the experience of Ukrainians in Canada. Funds may be used for litera...

GrantWatch ID#: 193577

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Schools, and Artists to Recognize Ethnic Comm...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, educational institutions, and artists for projects to commemorate the experiences of ethnic communities interned in Canada during World War I, and to recognize their cultural contributions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 217455

Grants to Ontario Artists and Arts Organizations for Projects that Promote Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario Indigenous nonprofit organizations, artists, and collectives in eligible locations for projects that promote Indigenous art. Funding is intended to encourage new relationships between Indigenous artist...

GrantWatch ID#: 188485

Grants to Oregon Individuals, Groups, and Organizations for Cultural Programs in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $500 to Oregon individuals, groups, and organizations for cultural programs in eligible locations. Funded programs must align with one of the following areas of focus: arts, heritage, and humanities. Funding is intended to support the preservation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 142927

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 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 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 British Columbia First Nations Individuals for Community Language Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nations individuals for community-related language immersion programs. Funding is intended to cultivate language speakers in the 16 to 50-year age range who will then share the language with others once their studies are completed....

GrantWatch ID#: 180197

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

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

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for American History Research

Deadline: 10/26/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars, IHE faculty, and doctoral candidates to conduct research related to American History at an institution in New York City. Priority is given to research on topics related to the Cold War, slavery and abolition,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229147

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

Deadline: 10/30/26

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

Tax Credits to Pennsylvania Farmers and Businesses to Offset Conservation Efforts

Deadline: 10/30/26

Tax credit to Pennsylvania farmers, landowners, and businesses to offset the implementation of environmental conservation activities. This opportunity is intended to provide credits to help farmers compensate for expenses related to implementing best management pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204963

Grants to Montana Entities for Native Plant Species Conservation, Education, and Research

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Montana individuals, organizations, and other entities for projects related to the state's native plants. Eligible proposals will focus on research, education, and conservation. Funding may be used for printing costs, supply and service e...

GrantWatch ID#: 177727

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

Fellowships to Utah Individuals for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 11/14/26

Fellowships of up to $3,500 to Utah individuals for humanities research projects. Funding is intended for research projects that document community stories through a wide range of media, including audio, video, nonfiction writing, and journalism. One fellowship fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 229161

Grants to Montana Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals to Preserve Wild Fish Habitats

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Montana government agencies, conservation districts, civic groups, individuals, and other entities to preserve wild fish habitats. Applicants must discuss projects with their regional biologists prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 175853

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars, IHEs, and Research Institutes for Human...

Deadline: 11/20/26

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

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 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 Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 12/10/26

Grants to Alberta individuals and organizations for environmental stewardship initiatives. Funding is intended for projects that support the conservation of fish and wildlife and their habitats, as well as for conservation education and outdoor activities, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 166833

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

Deadline: 12/31/26

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

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 USA Authors for Works Related to Historical Prints

Deadline: 01/01/27

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 South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Preserve and Restore Histo...

Deadline: 01/18/27

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

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, IHEs, and Government Agencies for Historic Preservation and Int...

Deadline: 01/31/27

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

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

Deadline: 02/01/27

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

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 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 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 Washington Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 05/31/27

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

Grants to USA Individuals, Organizations, and Institutions to Preserve Amateur Video

Deadline: 06/01/27

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

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 Vermont Organizations, Municipalities, and Individuals to Restore Burial Grounds

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 164894

Grants to Washington Nonprofits, Individuals, Agencies, and Businesses in Eligible Locations f...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Washington nonprofit organizations, individuals, municipalities, and small businesses in eligible locations for publicly accessible cultural projects. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 167607

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Improve Water Systems

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $7,500 to Montana nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and individuals for projects that improve or develop water systems. Funding is intended to promote the protection, preservation, development, and use of the state's wa...

GrantWatch ID#: 176076