grants-for

706 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.

See foundations that have given grants for Preservation

Recipient type
State / Region
Nationwide / International
Grant category
Funding source type

706 grants found

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Professional Development for Museum Personn...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to improve museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that use the transfo...

GrantWatch ID#: 180756

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Small Museums

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to enhance services in small museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist small museums of all d...

GrantWatch ID#: 184387

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Expand the Capacity of American Latin...

Deadline: 11/13/26

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education to expand the capacity of cultural institutions with a focus on the American Latino community. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 217430

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 Kansas Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational and Religious Institutions to Promote H...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational and religious institutions in eligible communities to promote health and wellbeing. Funding is intended for activities that protect and promote the health of individuals and communities...

GrantWatch ID#: 155554

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 Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Faith-Based Entities, and Groups in Eligible Areas to C...

Deadline: 11/15/26

Grants of up to $300 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, such as community gardens, schools, faith-based entities, scout groups, and neighborhood associations for activities and programs related to native plants. Funding is intended for projects that promote the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 198419

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards to Purchase Land and Develop Fish Habitats

Deadline: 11/30/26

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards for land acquisition and fish habitat development projects. Funding is intended for costs associated with the construction and repair of lakes, streams, and ponds; sediment-retaining basins, dam removal; and the constructi...

GrantWatch ID#: 135076

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 USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Wide Range of Charitable Activities

Deadline: 12/31/26 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for a wide range of charitable activities. Applicants must complete the required registration and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include arts and culture, community, housing, social...

GrantWatch ID#: 220883

Grants to Indiana Arts and Humanities Nonprofits for Operational Support

Deadline: 01/31/27 LOI Date: 11/30/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operational support. First-time applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to support nonprofits involved in promoting or preserving the arts a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222237

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/15/27 LOI Date: 12/01/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible regions. Applicants for large grants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Projects may be in the following areas of focus: education, en...

GrantWatch ID#: 175854

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Historian for Outstanding Historical Research Related...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International historian employed by a public agency to recognize outstanding historical research that directly informs public policy. Eligible topics include environmental history, the history of public works and infrastructure, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175931

Grants to Washington Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Landmark Nominations in Elig...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington organizations, municipalities, and individuals for projects related to historic preservation in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the preparation of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 213372

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 Oregon Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Projects to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 12/04/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that increase access to and advance heritage, history, arts, and culture. Grants can also be used for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207014

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Document Preservation

Deadline: 12/15/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies for document preservation. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support a wide range of projects, including b...

GrantWatch ID#: 228036

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Establish Goodwill Between the Local Forest Society a...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofits, groups, charitable organizations, and institutions in eligible locations to establish goodwill between the local forest society and the local community. Funding is intended for the focus areas of public relations, community i...

GrantWatch ID#: 165461

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Districts to Benefit Watersheds

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and soil and water conservation districts for projects that benefit state watersheds. Applicants must request access to the online application system before submitting an appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 207683

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Agriculture and Environment-Based Projects in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote agriculture and the environment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives within the focus areas of farming; agriculture; preserving natural resources;...

GrantWatch ID#: 209502

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 Missouri Academic, Public, and Special Libraries for Digitization Projects

Deadline: 03/15/27 LOI Date: 01/15/27

Grants to Missouri academic, public, and special libraries to digitize historical resources and newspapers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that involve primary sources related to Mis...

GrantWatch ID#: 188146

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 New York Religious Institutions to Restore Historic Houses of Worship

Deadline: 01/15/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York religious institutions for projects to restore buildings actively used for worship. Funding is intended for exterior improvements to churches, mosques, synagogues, meeting houses, and temples that are registered as historic land...

GrantWatch ID#: 221267

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 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 Ontario Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 02/01/27

Grants to Ontario nonprofit and volunteer organizations for capital projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that enhance or enrich the community through the construction or acquisition of physical assets, including...

GrantWatch ID#: 215101

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