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751 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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Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies in Multiple States to Develop Plans that Add...

Deadline: 07/28/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories government agencies and organizations in multiple states to develop plans to address drought. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Applicants must be located in one of the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 182580

Grants to New York Land Trusts for Preservation Activities

Deadline: 08/13/26

Grants to New York land trusts for preservation activities. The purpose of funding is to acquire conservation easements to protect against climate change. Eligible uses of funds include surveys, appraisals, environmental assessments, management plans, and easement...

GrantWatch ID#: 202298

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits for Programs and Initiatives to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Areas of focus include conservation and environment, community improvement, youth development, health, mental health, education, special populations, and social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 147455

Grants to New York Arts and Culture Nonprofits and Agencies for Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York arts and culture organizations, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities for community preservation projects. Applicants must submit a pre-application before being invited to submit a full proposal. Funding is intended for do...

GrantWatch ID#: 229126

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community and Urban Forestry Projects

Deadline: 08/12/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and governmental and quasi-governmental agencies for community and urban forestry projects. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal, and some applicants must prequalify prior to submitting...

GrantWatch ID#: 129122

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Preservation Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, First Nations governments, and school boards for cultural initiatives and preservation projects. Funding is intended for a range of cultural preservation activities, including conservation, res...

GrantWatch ID#: 225071

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Conservation Districts for Projects to Improve Wa...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to New York municipalities, tribal nations, conservation districts, and nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance water quality. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and certain applicants must prequalify prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181313
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation and Agriculture Projects

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes for projects related to conservation and regenerative agriculture in eligible regions. Grant funds will be used to hire or support on-the-ground conservation professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 194705

Cooperative Agreements and Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Water Conservati...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA agencies, nonprofit organizations, utility providers, and tribes in multiple states and territories for water conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. All...

GrantWatch ID#: 199061

Grants to Arizona Entities to Restore and Repair State Water Resources

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to Arizona organizations, state, local, and tribal agencies, individuals, and political subdivisions to restore and conserve state river and riparian water resources. Funding is available for three project categories: water conservation projects, capital pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 184130
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Grants to USA Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals for Farming Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 129980

Grants to Virginia Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to Virginia government agencies, Tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations for historical preservation projects. Funding is intended to mitigate adverse impacts to historic properties, their setting, and context. Projects may be acquisitions in fee simpl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230086

Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Land Preservation Activities

Deadline: 08/21/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for land preservation and acquisition activities. Funding is intended for projects and programs that align with one of the following areas of focus: natural area protection, fores...

GrantWatch ID#: 174790

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Preservation Projects

Deadline: 05/15/27 LOI Date: 10/02/26

Grants to Georgia government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and recreation authorities for environmental preservation projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to protect lands that are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 190202

Grants to Arizona Commercial Property Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: 08/09/26

Grants to Arizona commercial property owners in eligible locations for facade improvements. Funding is intended for storefront improvements and/or historic preservation projects that will attract customers and enhance the streetscape in the area. All proposed proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 229837
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for the Conservation of Wildlife and Ha...

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects and initiatives that promote the conservation of wildlife and habitats in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a draft proposal prior to applying. Eligible propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177533

Grants to Ohio Nonprofits, Schools, Churches, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of conservation and animals, arts and culture, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158996

Grants to Virginia Entities to Preserve Natural and Cultural Resources

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Virginia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and localities to protect cultural and natural resources and increase community access to open areas. Funding is intended to preserve a range of resources, such as forests and farms, and to provide public ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 193603
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Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Producers, and Agencies to Promote Regenerative Agriculture

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico nonprofits, agricultural producers, government agencies, and tribes for projects that promote regenerative agriculture in tribal and rural communities. Funding is intended for activities that enhance healthy food access, incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 230362

Grants to Illinois and Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Watershed Restoration

Deadline: 08/05/26

Grants to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to improve watershed quality in eligible locations. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding priority is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 144631

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to New York government agencies and nonprofit organizations for capital projects related to parks, sites of historical significance, and designated heritage areas. Nonprofit applicants must complete pre-qualification requirements prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171882

Grants to Iowa Nonprofits, Churches, and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of $25,000 to Iowa nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government entities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Grant funds may be requested for projects and programs that have a positive impact on the quality of life for resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 173174

Grants to New York Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Canal-Related Capital Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to New York government agencies, tribes, and nonprofit corporations for canal-related capital projects in eligible locations. Eligible projects include but are not limited to construction, renovations, preservation, site improvements, equipment, rehabilitat...

GrantWatch ID#: 203221

Grants to USA Entities for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 08/24/26

Grants to USA and territories states, local governments, tribes, IHEs, farmer cooperatives, agricultural producers, and other organizations for environmental conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 144030

Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Activities to Maintain and Preserve Property

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for activities to maintain and preserve property in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support historical preservation, resource management, and upkeep related to public safety. Allowable expenses include, but are n...

GrantWatch ID#: 230947

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Provide Technical Assistance to Agencies

Deadline: 08/14/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide technical assistance to local government agencies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204383

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and For-Profits to Promote Historic Restoration and Tourism

Deadline: 08/18/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit and for-profit organizations for historic restoration and preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote tourism through historic preservation projects and activities rooted in local history and heritage. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 190754

Grants to California Entities for Environmental Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/05/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to California government agencies, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and owners of shoreline property for environmental preservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that protect local habitats, provide flood managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 215586

Grants to Utah Folk and Traditional Artists to Train Emerging Artists

Deadline: 08/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Utah master artists to train emerging artists in the traditional arts. This program supports qualifying new artists who wish to study with a traditional master artist of a Native, ethnic, rural, or occupational community. The master artis...

GrantWatch ID#: 175021

Grants to USA Watershed Groups in Multiple States to Manage and Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to USA watershed groups, states, local agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, local and special districts, and interstate organizations in multiple states and territories for projects to address water management needs. Required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 193418
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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 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

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Historic Preservation

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, agencies, and individuals for historic preservation activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the acquisition, preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic properties. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 210791

Grants to Alaska Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Maritime Heritage Activities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Alaska government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and tribes for maritime heritage activities. Funding is intended to support initiatives related to the preservation of historically significant maritime properties. Eligible proposals ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231284

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Maritime-Related Activities

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for maritime-related activities. Funding is intended to support services, projects, and programs in the focus areas of historic maritime collections and traditional skills. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231285

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and Agencies for Outdoor and Natural Resource Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 07/23/26

Grants to Colorado land conservation organizations, local governments, special districts, and state agencies for activities to develop outdoor recreation and natural resources projects. Applicants must submit a concept paper and contact staff prior to applying. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 160687
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Grants to USA States and Tribal Governments to Mitigate the Effects of Natural Hazards

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants to USA states, territories, and Native American tribal governments for preemptive actions to mitigate the effects of natural hazards and disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is available f...

GrantWatch ID#: 192206

Grants to Colorado Agencies and Organizations for Land Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 07/23/26

Grants to Colorado local governments, state agencies, land conservation organizations, and special districts for land conservation projects. Applicants must contact staff and submit a concept paper prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that protect a...

GrantWatch ID#: 197362

Grants to Georgia Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26 Conference Date: 07/23/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Georgia nonprofit arts organizations and government entities for arts-related capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to foster the growth and vitality of communities through the arts. Grants may be used for expanding economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186700
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Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits, Institutions, and Agencies for Water Protection

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations, nonprofit educational institutions, and government agencies for activities that improve water quality and protect water resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174549
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Grants to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and South Carolina Nonprofits for Story Collections

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to improve collections that reflect diverse perspectives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 178954
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Stewardship

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote the stewardship of lands, with a focus on advocacy, cli...

GrantWatch ID#: 179260
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Grants to Nevada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve Animal Habitats

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Nevada nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions for preservation and conservation projects throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs and activities that protect local animals and habitats. Eligible proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 181175
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Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Land Stewardship and Preservation

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to support operations and activities that promote land stewardship and preservation in eligible regions. New applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance the prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 181406
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Grants to Colorado Businesses and Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 07/24/26

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 New York City Organizations to Maintain and Enhance Outdoor Recreational Areas

Deadline: 08/14/26 Conference Date: 07/24/26

Grants to New York City organizations to maintain and enhance outdoor recreational areas. Funding may be used for programs related to arts and culture, environmental action, health and wellness, open space stewardship, organizational development, and youth develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 189829

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Forest and Water Resilience Projects...

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 07/27/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities for projects that increase the resilience of forest and water resources in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff and submit a concept proposal prior to applying. Funde...

GrantWatch ID#: 191293

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Improve Forest Health

Deadline: 11/02/26 LOI Date: 07/27/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and government agencies for projects to improve forest health in eligible regions. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a concept proposal prior to applying. Applicants must serve the Si...

GrantWatch ID#: 200569
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Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations for historic preservation projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to protect and preserve significant cultural and historical...

GrantWatch ID#: 212356
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Grants to USA Businesses and Attractions in Multiple States for Growth and Development

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA businesses and attractions in multiple states for preservation and economic development. Funding is intended for helping new businesses and attractions to open, and assisting existing businesses and attractions to stay in operation. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 230312