Discover grants for historical preservation and cultural heritage conservation. Funding supports the restoration, maintenance, and protection of historic buildings, landmarks, and monuments. Additional grants fund the preservation of artefacts and archives, along with projects that promote historical awareness and history-focused education.
Preservation funders range from state historic preservation offices to family foundations focused on a single landmark, so sorting by location and funding source above narrows the field quickly. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for historical-significance narratives and multi-phase restoration projects.
Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, schools, and IHEs for projects focused on natural resources education and conservation. Funding is intended for projects that benefit Wisconsin's wildlife, lands,...
Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, and museums to preserve cultural and historical collections. Some applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support conservation treatments of...
Grants to Ohio nonprofit groups and government agencies for conservation and flood control in eligible locations. Funding is intended for materials and supplies, equipment rental, design and engineering, special service contracts, project or program-specific labor...
Grants to Wisconsin local units of government and nonprofit organizations for tor land acquisition and conservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible applicants will prove long-term management an...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, societies, and groups to acknowledge outstanding achievements in flower preservation. One prize will be awarded for conservation work related to native orchid species in the United States, Canada...
Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to assist in the production of non-fiction books in a wide range of interest areas. Funding is intended for books addressing art, cultural history, conservation, architecture, the city, public issues,...
Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community benefit programs. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of arts and culture, health, human services, education, and community development. Successful projects will demo...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that benefit the community in the areas of arts, education, youth, workforce development, housing, ...
Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for community development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to advance economic mobility, strengthen community employment and housing, preserve the local ...
Grants of up to $60,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for general operating support and community-based programming. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of human services and basic needs, workforce development, environmental protection,...
Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations 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 affairs, huma...
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 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 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations and public agencies to preserve historic sites and buildings. Funding is intended for restoration, construction, and rehabilitation projects. The goal of the grant program is to support historic preservation as a way to str...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Arkansas nonprofit and community-based organizations for programs that celebrate the State's cultural heritage. Funding is intended to support projects and activities such as local celebrations, events, exhibitions, festivals, photographi...
Grants to North Carolina organizations for environmental protection initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to protect natural resources, restore the natural environment, and preserve the landscape. Expenses may include items such as sp...
Grants of up to $1,000 to North Carolina government agencies and community-based organizations for conservation projects involving native plants. Funding is intended to establish new plant gardens, restore and maintain existing natural plant communities, and promo...
Grants of up to $4,000 to Alabama individuals to preserve traditional arts. Funding is intended to support master artists or apprentices who are teaching the traditional folk arts. This program is designed to preserve and pass on the state's living cultural herita...
Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for historic preservation activities. Funding is intended to renovate and upgrade historic buildings and sites that primarily serve as cultural, civic, or economic hubs in the community. Grants may be fo...
Grants to Oregon building owners in eligible areas for building improvements. Funding is intended to support owners of officially designated historic buildings. Grants will help repair and maintain the structures, while preserving its appearance. Buildings must be...
Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for community enhancement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for civic and public benefit. Focus areas include community improvement and capacity building; education; health and human services, religion-rela...
Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit the community. Applicants are required to contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Eligible projects must align with one of th...
Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations for historic and environmental preservation projects in eligible locations. Interested applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist with the implementation of projects wi...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capital projects in the focus areas of preservation and conservation, health, mental health, education, and services for underserved and underprivileged populations. Priority is given to capital projects, including buildin...
Grants of up to $7,500 to Arkansas business and property owners for capital improvement and preservation in eligible areas. Funding is intended for improvements that will restore and preserve buildings to attract visitors and tell the area's story for future gener...
Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers to create indoor interpretive displays and exhibits related to the American Revolution. The purpose of the program is to support projects t...
Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for America250 celebrations and commemorations in local communities throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activitie...
Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for projects to support historic tourism related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for marketing activities, including studie...
Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, museums, visitor centers, individuals, and businesses for research projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for digitization and genealogy projects such as...
Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for educational programming related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for educational activities at the K-12, collegiate, or ...
Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers for historic markers and signage projects related to the American Revolution. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including l...
Grants to South Carolina government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, societies, museums, and visitor centers to develop American Revolution-related historical sites. Funding is intended for site renovation, development, acquisition, and planning ac...
Grants of $13,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs that directly help people in need and benefit local communities in eligible regions. The following focus areas will take priority: human and social services, youth development, education and develo...
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, government agencies, and tribal entities for historic preservation activities. Funding is intended for preservation projects that benefit local communities through the physical repair and rehabilitation of historic...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International entities for conservation projects. The focus of the current grant cycle is forest preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives to protect rainforests, forests, and their inhabitants. Eligible projects can include educ...
Grants to Indiana nonprofit conservation groups and government agencies to reduce pollution in local water sources. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address stat...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government entities, school districts, and churches for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the following areas: environment, human se...
Grants to Florida K-12 teachers in eligible locations for educational programs related to water resources. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of water quality, water conservation, ecosystems, and the water cycle. All grant types must incorporate ...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies for capital improvements and beautification projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for outdoor enhancement projects such as sculptural and architectural works, monuments, parks, b...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Michigan nonprofits, government agencies, tribal entities, faith-based organizations, and school districts for activities that strengthen communities in eligible counties. Interested applicants must meet with staff prior to applying. Fun...
Grants to West Virginia nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of animal welfare, nature conservancy, and preser...
Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, agencies, and churches to benefit veterans and promote the upkeep of historic sites in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist veterans with their medical and recreational needs and promote the preservation and...
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...
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 ...
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. ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to South Dakota organizations for historic preservation and education projects. Funding is intended for projects on topics related to American history, genealogy, preservation of significant historical items, heritage, traditions, instituti...
Grants to South Dakota organizations to promote American heritage and history. Funding is intended to support projects that preserve historically significant items and memorabilia, foster historical interest, encourage patriotic and democratic ideals, promote gene...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, land trusts, conservation districts, academic institutions, school districts, and other qualifying entities for habitat enhancement and restoration activities. Funding is in...
Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations for activities to preserve wildlife in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support both new and currently existing programs and projects. The purpose of the program is to promote the efforts of nonprofits working to ...