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 Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont nonprofit organizations, agencies, Tribal entities, and educational institutions to restore and preserve natural resources in eligible areas. Project categories include education and public...
Grants to Ohio public, school, academic, and institutional libraries and library networks and systems for small-scale preservation projects. Applicants must attend an in-person workshop before applying. Funding is intended for projects to conserve items of cultura...
Grants to Canada Indigenous nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, and cultural carriers to support the production, presentation, and transmission of Indigenous art and culture. Funding is intended for projects that include, but are not limited to, the c...
Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, businesses, and other private entities for activities to preserve local forests. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of research and development, forest-related work...
Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the local community in eligible areas. Preference will be given to projects in the areas of environmental conservation, arts and culture, historic preservation, and animal prot...
Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding may be requested for capital projects, new programs, or operating support. Priority is given to applications that address the focus areas of arts and cultu...
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 to Minnesota libraries, museums, historical societies, archives, and other nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for the preservation of cultural heritage resources. This program will cover the cost of digitizing qualifying materials. Proposals ...
Grants to Tennessee private landowners to protect and preserve their land. Funding is intended to prevent privately-owned forestlands from being converted to non-forest uses. Eligible projects are expected to include a forest management plan. Through the implement...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD social sciences and humanities scholars affiliated with universities for research projects related to shrinking and abandoned cities around the world. Eligible expenses include a stipend, child support, travel, equipme...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan organizations in eligible locations for community programs and events. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for initiatives and activities that honor prominent people ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico agencies and groups for conservation initiatives to protect wetlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible types of projects include restoration, infrastructure developme...
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...
Grants to Rhode Island municipal agencies and economic development organizations for the improvement of commercial districts. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance the streetscape in business areas. Grants are available in two categories: physical i...
Grants to Minnesota local and tribal units of government to improve industrial premises and commercial buildings in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to upgrade and transform sites into usable commercial locations that contribute to the econom...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and academic institutions for projects that restore waters impaired by pollution and improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for restoration activities, ...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity-building activities, including capital projects, data base and technology enhancements, and equipment purchases. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for activities to protect the environment in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that preserve natural scenic areas, watersheds, ...
Awards to Alabama individuals, businesses, and organizations to recognize outstanding accomplishments in protecting environmental resources throughout the state. This award program is intended to increase community understanding about the importance of environment...
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and individuals to preserve resources related to Black history. Funding is intended to safeguard, maintain, and preserve architectural and cultural resources. The purpose of the program i...
Grants to Ontario registered charities for activities to conserve and restore natural resources. Funding is intended to support projects that promote conservation education, research, the improvement of natural habitats, and the protection of animals throughout th...
Grants to Pennsylvania for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, and watershed and nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance outdoor spaces, leisure areas, and pathways throughout the state. Funding is intended for the development and rehabilitation of parks, ...
Grants to Pennsylvania government agencies, IHEs, businesses, and organizations for watershed preservation activities. Funding is intended to support projects to protect and restore watersheds within the state. The purpose of the program is to restore, and maintai...
Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities for the revitalization of historic downtown commercial corridors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to facade restoration, streetscape improvements, and revamped landsca...
Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...
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...
Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, researchers, scholars, conservation practitioners, scientists, and writers for studies related to gardens, plants, and landscapes. Funding is intended to support project creation alongside other res...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for environmental sustainability projects. Funding is intended for programs and activities that promote conservation, clean air, and green spaces. All programs must take place in the ...
Grants to Nova Scotia owners of heritage properties in eligible regions for preservation activities. Funding is intended for projects on building exteriors, including roof work, window repairs, and painting. Eligible applicants are municipally-registered heritage ...
Grants of up to $650 to New York cultural institutions, including museums and historical organizations, for supplies and shipping expenses to manage collections. Funding is intended to assist small-sized cultural institutions in preserving and managing their colle...
Grants of up to $1,000 to New York cultural institutions, including museums and historical organizations, for consultant fees. Funding is intended to assist small organizations in improving the stewardship and management of their cultural collections. Eligible top...
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...
Grants to Massachusetts schools, groups, and educational institutions for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the conservation, stewardship, scientific knowledge, public awareness, and preservation of green open spaces and ...
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...
Grants to Michigan commercial and mixed-use property owners and lessees for facade improvements and building preservation in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support permanent exterior upgrades that enhance building appearance, encourage private investme...
Grants to Wisconsin organizations to promote the preservation of mature trees in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: research, education, and conservation activities. Funding is intended to educate...
Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community p...
Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, Indian Bands, historical societies, and libraries to operate museums. Funding is intended to support programs that interpret and protect the province’s heritage resources. Eligible museums ar...
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...
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...
Grants and loans to Utah state agencies, political subdivisions, and postsecondary institutions that have been impacted by mineral resource development on federal property. Applicants are required to submit proposals for review prior to submitting a full applicati...
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...
Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for creative and collaborative projects in areas such as education, arts and culture, health, conservation, civic ...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Foundation before applying. Focus areas include human needs, economic prosperity, historical and c...
Grants to Texas youth groups in eligible regions for community beautification and service projects. Eligible projects must fall into one of the following categories: environmental education, waste reduction and resource conservation, beautification and community i...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address the welfare of service animals for individuals with disabilities and to promote environmental and wildlife preservation. Applicants must submit an inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation prefe...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Alaska artists to support apprenticeships with master artists in traditional art forms. Funding is intended to offset the costs of materials, travel expenses, and master artist fees. Priority will be given to apprenticeships in which the ...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects focused on local cultural heritage. Funding is intended for initiatives that promote heritage and tourism-based economic development. Eligible app...
Awards to Illinois organizations and individuals to honor outstanding work, programs, and projects that promote the protection of historical resources across the state. Qualified award recipients may be recognized for endeavors in the areas of leadership, advocacy...