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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.

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706 grants found

Grants to Minnesota Landowners for Projects to Enhance Local Habitats and Protect Water Qualit...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Minnesota landowners for projects to enhance local habitats and protect water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities involving native plants and seeds, including but not limited to shoreline stabilization, raingarde...

GrantWatch ID#: 211883

Grants to Iowa K-12 Public, Private, Home, and Charter Schools to visit a Historical Library

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Iowa K-12 private, public, home, and charter schools to visit a historical library. Funding is intended to support travel to a library and museum and enhance their education related to US history. Schools with a high reduced lunch percentage or Title I s...

GrantWatch ID#: 213050

Grants to California Agencies and Housing Trusts to Address Local Housing Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California local governments and housing trusts to address local housing needs. Funding is intended to address homelessness in local communities and make housing available to low and moderate-income households. Eligible activities include pre-development...

GrantWatch ID#: 213667

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners to Restore Heritage Buildings in Eligible Regions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia property owners to restore heritage buildings in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting a grant application. Funding is intended to preserve the region's heritage asse...

GrantWatch ID#: 213884

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits, Agencies, and Indigenous Organizations to Supp...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Indigenous community organizations to support cultural events and celebrations. Funding is intended for activities that preserve the local heritage, are accessibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 213971

Tax Credits to Wisconsin Property Owners to Rehabilitate Historic Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to Wisconsin property owners to rehabilitate historic properties. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for project-related expenses, including development fees, legal fees, engineering and architectural fees, exter...

GrantWatch ID#: 216256

Grants to Wisconsin Agencies, Tribes, and Developers for Rural Economic and Community Developm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Wisconsin municipalities, Tribal entities, government agencies, and private developers for rural economic and community development projects. Eligible activities include infrastructure investment, construction, demolition, historic prese...

GrantWatch ID#: 216258

Grants and In-Kind Support to Ontario Property Owners and Farmers to Protect Grassland Habitats

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to Ontario property owners and farmers to protect grassland habitats in eligible regions. Eligible farmers include poultry, beef, cash crops, dairy, and non-agricultural farmers. The purpose of the program is to create and maintain agric...

GrantWatch ID#: 216814

Tax Credits to New Jersey Business Entities for Projects to Rehabilitate Historic Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Tax credits to New Jersey business entities in agreement with a nonprofit entity for qualifying projects to rehabilitate historic properties. The goal of the program is to fill financing gaps that would render the completion of such projects unfeasible. Projects m...

GrantWatch ID#: 216966

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners and Businesses for Capital Improvements to Building...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to British Columbia property owners and businesses in eligible regions for capital improvements to building façades. Applicants are required to meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to revitalize heritage buildings...

GrantWatch ID#: 217194

Grants to British Columbia Home and Business Owners for Capital Improvements to Building Faça...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to British Columbia home and business owners in eligible regions for capital improvement projects for building façades. Applicants are required to consult with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to revital...

GrantWatch ID#: 217195

Grants to Georgia Businesses for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Georgia businesses in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to maintain the public-facing façades of historic buildings while preserving their architectural integrity. Eligible commercial buildings are lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 217348

In-Kind Services to New Jersey Nonprofits Holding Artifact Collections to Assess the Collectio...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to New Jersey nonprofit organizations that have artifact collections that are open to the public to assess their collections. The assessments can include an evaluation of storage conditions, of the artifacts themselves, of documentation systems, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217563

In-Kind Services to New Jersey Libraries, Churches, Schools, Historical Societies, and Hospita...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind services to New Jersey libraries, churches, schools, historical societies, hospitals, and others to assess collections of historical items. Eligible collections must be paper items such as books, photographs, and the like and must pertain to the history of...

GrantWatch ID#: 217565

Grants to Ohio Businesses and Property Owners for Improvements to Commercial Buildings in Elig...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Ohio businesses and property owners for improvements to commercial buildings in eligible areas. Funding is intended for properties located in low- to moderate-income communities that are visible from the street and where no other funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 217640

Grants to USA Tribal Councils, Agencies, IHEs, Research Entities, and NGOs for Conservation an...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA tribal councils, government agencies, IHEs, research entities, community groups, and NGOs for conservation and research projects related to the Arctic. Funding is intended to have a positive impact on coastal communities as well as to benefit wildlif...

GrantWatch ID#: 217677

Grants to New York Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to fund projects and programs to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the following focus areas: health care, education and youth, historic preservation, agriculture and food secu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218906

Grants to Louisiana Homeowners to Repair and Preserve Historically Significant Properties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $35,000 to Louisiana homeowners to repair and preserve historically and culturally significant properties in eligible locations. Funding is intended for minor exterior repairs, such as roof repairs or replacements; repairs to damaged windows, doors...

GrantWatch ID#: 220385

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Emergency Repairs to Heritage Resources

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for emergency projects to protect and preserve heritage resources in eligible regions. Funding is intended for emergency repairs after natural disasters such as hurricanes, fires, floods, tornadoes, and storms. Projects must...

GrantWatch ID#: 220447

Grants to Qualified Minnesota Recreational Facilities for Research Prior to Land Acquisition

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to qualified Minnesota recreational facilities for research prior to land acquisition. Funding is intended for studies carried out before property is obtained to ensure compliance with standards. These studies can include an environmental a...

GrantWatch ID#: 220669

Grants to Georgia Agencies for Initiatives to Increase Housing Accessibility Throughout the St...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Georgia local governments for initiatives to increase housing accessibility throughout the state. Applicants are required to submit a pre-application prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include the preservation of existing housin...

GrantWatch ID#: 221048

Grants to Alberta CBOs to Promote History Programming

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Alberta nonprofit community-based groups to promote publicly accessible history programs. Funding is intended to assist organizations that operate a historical facility or provide a historical program to the general public. Eligible facility-based projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221082

Grants to Alberta Cemetery Operators for Mainenance Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alberta cemetery operators to maintain and upkeep burial grounds in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist those who maintain and preserve local graveyards. Costs may include grass cutting, insurance, lawnmower gas, and septic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221083

Grants to Idaho Businesses and Properties in Eligible Regions for Capital Façade Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Idaho businesses and properties in eligible regions for capital façade improvements. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible uses of funds include lighting, painting, repair of decorative featur...

GrantWatch ID#: 221174

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, Municipalities, and Religious Organiz...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, municipal governments, and religious organizations for historic preservation activities in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to inform and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 221899

Grants to California Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit local communities. Eligible focus areas include visual arts and music, land conservation, ecosystem conservation, wildlife and plant protection, and historical landmark restoration. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222032

Grants to California Nonprofits for Activities and Projects to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to California nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit local communities and provide a lasting impact. Eligible focus areas include visual arts and music, land conservation, ecosystem conservation, wildlife and plant protection, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 222033

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Commemorate ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who served in the Canad...

GrantWatch ID#: 222044

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Operating Support

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for operating support. Applicants must submit an LOI as the first step in the process. The intent of this funding is to help nonprofits maintain their operations during periods of instability, reduction...

GrantWatch ID#: 222704

Grants to Pennsylvania Municipalities and Nonprofits for Environmental Preservation Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Pennsylvania municipalities and nonprofit organizations for environmental preservation activities in eligible regions. The purpose of funding is to increase the overall amount of land that is preserved. Funding is available for conservation easement acqu...

GrantWatch ID#: 222962

Grants to Minnesota Townships and Cities to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota townships and cities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Eligible applicants align themselves with one of the following area...

GrantWatch ID#: 223681

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities related to preserving and developing buildings, facilities, and spaces (including gardens and parks) that are open to the public or...

GrantWatch ID#: 223922

Grants to Arkansas Businesses and Property Owners for Building Improvement Projects in Eligibl...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant to Arkansas businesses and property owners for building improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to improve building designs and the facade to make a more welcoming streetscape. All businesses and buildings must be located...

GrantWatch ID#: 224796

Grants to Michigan Property Owners and Tenants for the Improvement and Maintenance of Commerci...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Michigan property owners and tenants for the improvement and maintenance of commercial and residential properties in eligible regions. Funding is intended for exterior improvements and renovations to enhance the area's marketability. Eligible uses of fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 224808

Loans to West Virginia Owners of Commercial Buildings to Carry Out Facade Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans of up to $20,000 to West Virginia owners of commercial buildings in eligible locations to carry out exterior facade improvements. Funding is intended to address code violations and aesthetics, as well as to improve accessibility to commercial buildings. Appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 224822

Grants to Delaware Institutions, Organizations, and Groups for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Delaware institutions, organizations, and groups for historical preservation projects. Funding is intended long-lasting initiatives that preserve, interpret, or celebrate cultural, historical, or community heritage in a sustained and enduring manner. The...

GrantWatch ID#: 225163

Opportunity for New Jersey Landowners to Sell or Donate Their Property to the State

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for New Jersey landowners to sell or donate their property to the state. Eligible applicants include individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and municipal, county, and state governments. The purpose of the program is to facilitate sales for a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225299

Grants to Montana Property and Business Owners for Exterior Building Improvements in Eligible ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to Montana property and business owners for exterior building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance facades along Main Street for preservation and economic purposes. Eligible applicants own b...

GrantWatch ID#: 225306

Grants to Texas Business and Commercial Building Owners for Exterior Building Improvements in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas business and commercial building owners for exterior building improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for aesthetically pleasing facade improvements in design for publicly visible buildings. Properties must be locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 225309

In-Kind Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribal Governments, Agencies, and Cultural Heritage Or...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal and local governments, and cultural heritage organizations for digital preservation. Support includes free digital storage and, in some cases, an internship stipend. Applicants are expected to engage resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225321

Grants to Texas Business and Commercial Property Owners for Capital Improvements in Eligible R...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas business and commercial property owners for capital improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended for exterior renovations of commercial and office buildings to increase their visual appeal. Improvements must be on building...

GrantWatch ID#: 225787

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and For-Profits for Charitable and Community-Based Projects in ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit and for-profit organizations for charitable and community-based projects in the Funder's service area. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, fire and rescue, school projects, crisis centers, youth programs, historical soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 226098

Grants to Texas Homeowners for Housing Repairs and Upgrades

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Texas homeowners in eligible locations for home renovations and upgrades. Funding is intended to support exterior improvements that enhance curb appeal and preserve neighborhood character. An additional 2% is available if the project use...

GrantWatch ID#: 226270

Grants to Connecticut Individuals and Educational, Cultural, and Religious Institutions to Pre...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut individuals and educational, cultural, and religious institutions to preserve historic sites in eligible regions. Funding is intended for repairs as well as for research and documentation necessary to nominate a structure to be designated as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226395

Grants to New Jersey Municipalities in Eligible Regions to Acquire Additional Land for Public ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to New Jersey municipalities in eligible regions to acquire additional land for public use. The purpose of funding is to preserve historic sites, enlarge public park areas, and open additional locations for the public to enjoy. Eligible applicants are locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 227335

Grants to British Columbia Property Owners to Upgrade Buildings in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia property owners in eligible locations to upgrade commercial and non-commercial buildings. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation and seismic stabilization of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 227448

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, Public Utilities, and Tribes to Address Climate and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofits, public and local agencies, joint powers authorities, public and local utilities, and tribes to address climate and environmental issues facing eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227938

Grants to Wyoming Building Owners and Businesses for Facade Updates and Repairs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wyoming building owners and businesses to conduct updates and repairs to building facades in eligible locations. Funding is intended for updates to signage and lighting, basic maintenance such as repainting or weather proofing, and restoration and preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 227977

Grants to Wisconsin Organizations to Address Community Needs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of projects, including but not limited to meeting the needs of the underserved and poor, advancing science, preserving historical buildings, promoti...

GrantWatch ID#: 228104

Grants to Minnesota Organizations to Support Worthy Causes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Minnesota organizations to support worthy causes in the service area of the funding source. Funding is intended for projects that benefit local residents and the community at large. Previous applicants include school arts and sports programming, educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 228194