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 to California nonprofit organizations, public entities, local and state government agencies, and tribes to protect marine habitats and fisheries. Some applicants must submit a concept proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that enhance...
Grants to Pennsylvania local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and qualifying educational entities for environmental conservation projects in eligible regions. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to sup...
Grants to Nebraska local villages, cities, tribes, public power districts, and natural resource districts to acquire, develop, and renovate outdoor public recreation facilities. Applicants are required to hold a public meeting prior to submitting an application. E...
Grants to New Jersey municipalities and nonprofit organizations to acquire and preserve water or land areas for conservation or recreation purposes. This program can include natural areas, ecologically sensitive areas, greenways, parkland, and lands providing pass...
Grants to Hawaii nonprofit Native organizations for tourism activities that reflect the values of Native Hawaiian culture and heritage. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying and may take as long as one month. The pu...
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...
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...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local and state units of government, educational institutions, and tribes to preserve the culture and history of the state. Funding is intended to support history-related projects and programs, as well ...
Grants to New Jersey charitable conservancies and government agencies for the preservation of sites in eligible regions that are historically and architecturally significant. Funding is intended to support stabilization, rehabilitation, acquisition, required proj...
Grants to USA and territories indigenous-led groups and Tribes for activities to build political campaigns and movements addressing conservation and climate change. Priority funding is for efforts based on ancestral tradition and community decision-making. The fun...
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...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho organizations, community groups, and individuals in eligible regions for cultural, history, and arts projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support community events and projects such as exhibits, performances,...
Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, and tribes for initiatives to preserve agricultural lands. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting the full proposal. Funding is inte...
Fellowships to California graduate students and recent graduates to gain experience in the field of resource conservation. Successful fellows will be matched with government agencies and eligible conservation and research organizations across the state. The purpos...
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...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, archives, historical societies, libraries, IHEs, and religious institutions to hold, collect, and make available historical and cultural resources addressing traditionally unde...
Grants of $5,000 to New Jersey municipalities for environmental preservation projects and disaster preparedness efforts in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to promote enviro...
Grants to Illinois convention and visitors bureaus to increase the appeal for travelers in eligible regions. Applicants must prequalify and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for expenses including the construction and creation ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to Washington libraries for digitization projects. Funding is intended to support a range of activities related to digitizing, creating, preserving, describing, and disseminating digital archival or special collections of historical and cul...
Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for activities that protect the environment in eligible locations. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppor...
Grants to USA Indian tribal governments and intertribal consortia in multiple states to develop and implement tribal hazardous and solid waste programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended...
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...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Vermont community organizations for projects to celebrate and explore the history of local communities in honor of America's 250th anniversary. Eligible programs include traditional craft workshops, local historical tours, archiving festi...
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...
Grants to USA conservation groups, tribes, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for land conservation projects near military installations. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Fundin...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and tribal governments to plan and implement humanities programs, including those that celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is inte...
Fellowships to USA and territories graduate students to gain experience in coastal management and research in Washington, DC. Allowable uses of funding include, but are not limited to, tuition, relocation, publication fees, conferences, training, workshops, and tr...
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...
Grants to Kansas local governments, academic institutions, and other organizations for activities to preserve historic resources. Funding is intended for activities that contribute to planning for the preservation of the built environment and archeological resourc...
Opportunity for California landowners to sell or transfer their property rights to a state-run preservation program. The purpose of the opportunity is to protect crucial forest lands and ensure that they continue to be used as wildlife habitats and sources of timb...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs to preserve historic sites. Funding is intended for three project categories: archaeological, acquisition and development, and architectural and historic projects. Eligible uses of funds incl...
Grants to Hawaii nonprofit organizations for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the immediate and long-term recovery needs for the people and places affected by local wildfires. Eligible uses include programmatic, operati...
Grants of up to $8,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible regions for operational support. First-time applicants must schedule a meeting prior to applying. Funding is intended to collect, present, preser...
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of recreation, historical and cultural preservation, and youth. Eligible organizations serve co...
Grants of up to $5,000 to New Jersey grassroots organizations to protect cultural and natural resources in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support projects that advance a strong regional plan, promote cultural and environmental protection efforts, provide a...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for conservation and recreation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that improve community-based trails, parks, and open spaces. T...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government units for preservation projects in eligible areas. Funding is intended for long-term support of irreplaceable heritage assets in rural communities. Grants are available to support building rehabilitation (i...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of social services, historic preservation, education, and ...
Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents and communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and general operating support within the focus areas of community services, health, education,...
Grants to Georgia historic theatres for preservation activities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide technical assistance, or support planning and studies, urgent needs, and general prese...
Grants to British Columbia historic property owners to maintain and protect heritage buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate and preserve historically significant residential and non-residential buildings. Eligible projects are located in ...
Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for wildlife habitat preservation, land acquisition, conservation education initiatives (e.g., youth hunting and fishing days and ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribes for projects and initiatives that support community involvement and care of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on stewardship activities, community engagement, exp...
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 ...
Grants to Canada nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, individuals, and IHEs for collaborative conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to supp...
Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches to enhance the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs that address the needs of the local community. Areas of focus include education and...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Guam nonprofit organizations, government departments, and agencies for programs and activities that support and improve the local community. Funding is intended for projects with a variety of focus areas, including economic development, ...
Grants to Maine non-governmental organizations and state agencies to promote the conservation of open spaces and wildlife. Applicants must contact the sponsoring agency and submit an application summary prior to applying. Funding is intended for wildlife and habit...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants are required to attend or view a recording of the webinar prior to applying. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas ...
Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, businesses, and groups for events and programs that are likely to increase overnight stays in lodging facilities in eligible locations. Special consideration may be given to first-time events or programs. Funding is intende...