749 Grants for Historical 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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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consideration i...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048
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Grants to Alaska and Hawaii Nonprofits for Initiatives to Preserve Cultural Identity

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Alaska and Hawaii nonprofit organizations for initiatives to preserve cultural identity. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: preservation of arts and language, preservation of the natural environment, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170551
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of education, health, human services, environment, and community development...

GrantWatch ID#: 171635
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Historic Preservation Activities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for historic preservation initiatives and projects. Funding is intended for organizations whose main mission is heritage preservation, which includes acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 173480
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Grants to Ontario Nonprofits to Advance Public Knowledge About the Province's Diverse Heritage

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ontario nonprofit organizations to advance public knowledge about Ontario's diverse heritage. Applicants are advised that required registration may take up to five business days to process. Funding is intended to support the operations of smaller communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 173875
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies for Wildlife Protection Projects and Surveys

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, educational institutions, and municipal authorities for wildlife protection projects. Applicants must contact program staff to discuss projects and complete required registrations prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 175425
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Safe and Sustainable Access to Public Lands

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit groups to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177556
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Grants to Vermont Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Vermont nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local communities Funding is intended to support activities that address the human service and housing needs of low to moderate-income individuals; programs with...

GrantWatch ID#: 178583
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Grants to Montana Conservation Districts for Small-Scale Environmental Education Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Montana conservation districts for small-scale educational programs related to the environment. Funding is intended for initiatives that generally focus on a particular topic or audience, and that may not be included in the annual work pl...

GrantWatch ID#: 178926
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Grants to Ontario Property Owners for the Conservation, Repair, and Restoration of Culturally ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Ontario property owners for the conservation, repair, and restoration of culturally significant properties in eligible regions. Funding is available for a broad range of activities, including roof and siding repairs, porch restoration, and exterior pain...

GrantWatch ID#: 180025
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Grants to Tennessee Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Clean-Up

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Tennessee government agencies, nonprofit organizations, groups, and schools for projects that protect and improve the environment. Funding is intended to support solid waste disposal, planting projects, stream clean-up activities, and the...

GrantWatch ID#: 181095
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Grants to Nebraska Counties and Municipalities to Support the Development of Tourist Sites

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Nebraska qualifying counties and municipalities to develop tourist attractions and facilities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to increase the number of visitors to the area and bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 185864
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and School Districts for Programs to Enhance the...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, institutions of higher education, and school districts for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects within the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 191022
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Grant to a USA Organization, Individual, or Group for an Environmental Stewardship Initiative

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192739
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Grants to New York Nonprofits for Preservation and Conservation Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for community betterment projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for historic preservation and conservation efforts. Areas of interest include the environment and capacity building. Requests for program suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 199328
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Grants to USA IHEs, Tribes, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Preservation Projects Related to Amer...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA IHEs, tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations for preservation projects addressing sites and structures that commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...

GrantWatch ID#: 202253
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational Programs with a Focus on the Constitution

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational programs with a focus on the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of the program is to support programs that advocate the value of the Constitution. Applicants will be asked to include a summary of their accomplishme...

GrantWatch ID#: 202327
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206512
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Grants to USA and Armenia Nonprofits, Foundations, Agencies, and Charities for Projects to Ben...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding for this round is f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519
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Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753
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Grant to a USA Nonprofit for a Scholarly Project Fostering Appreciation of the Arts

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization for a scholarly project fostering appreciation of the arts. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Examples of eligible projects include museum exhibitions, online databases, publications, and conservation projects. Projects s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221119
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Grants to California, Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Enhancement

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to improve communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of environmental enhancement and protection, preservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 222028
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Grants to New York Tribal and Nonprofit CBOs to Address Environmental Harms and Risks

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to New York tribal and nonprofit community-based organizations for projects that address public health and environmental concerns in communities. All applicants must register and some must prequalify prior to applying. In addition to addressing exposure to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132131
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Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies and Nonprofits for Environmental Conservation Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 147517
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, schools, and municipalities in eligible counties to benefit local residents and improve the quality of life in areas such as the environment, health, seniors, the arts, and youth....

GrantWatch ID#: 160375
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Projects that Address Organizationa...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations and agencies for capital projects that address facilities and equipment needs. Funding is intended for the purchase of equipment, property, and real estate, as well as for construction and renovations. Grants are also...

GrantWatch ID#: 168643
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Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals to Conserve Historic Bla...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, businesses, and individuals for capital preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve sites, buildings, properties, and communities of cultural importance to the Black community. Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 169793
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Tax Credits to Vermont Property Owners to Enhance Historic Buildings in Commercial Areas

Deadline: 07/01/26

Tax credits to Vermont property owners and lessees, including nonprofit organizations, for projects that enhance non-residential historic and older structures in eligible locations. Successful applicants may use credits toward code compliance work, general rehabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 172538
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Units of Government, and Public Agencies for Projects to Benefit...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, units of government, and public agencies for projects that improve economic vitality and strengthen local communities in eligible locations. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible a...

GrantWatch ID#: 174382
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764
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Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to North Carolina and South Carolina nonprofit organizations, public school systems, and government agencies for projects that benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent, and new applicants must first contact staff,...

GrantWatch ID#: 175360
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, and Agencies for Environmental Conservation Init...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Kansas nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for environmental conservation initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of activities that help to preserve and understand nature. Project...

GrantWatch ID#: 175544
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Fellowships to USA Graduate Students for Coastal Management and Research

Deadline: 07/01/26

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, employee expenses, social security, and professional development. The Fellowshi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177807
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Grants to Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia Nonprofits for Operations and Community Benef...

Deadline: 07/01/26

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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 177905
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits to Benefit the Community in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Focus areas include education, arts and culture, and community development. Eligible organizat...

GrantWatch ID#: 178211
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Grants to Idaho Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Historical Preservation

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Idaho nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments for historical preservation activities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 181271
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Grants to Mississippi Agencies and Organizations for the Management of Tidelands

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Mississippi agencies and organizations for the protection and maintenance of submerged wetlands. Funding is intended to support a range of wetland management programs and projects, including those involving conservation, preservation, reclamation, acquis...

GrantWatch ID#: 181493
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Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Promote the Conservation of Wildlife and Habitats

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations for activities that promote habitat and wildlife conservation. Funding is intended for activities that benefit all species of wildlife in the state, including conservation education, habitat enhancement, and angler and hun...

GrantWatch ID#: 181704
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Grants to Washington Libraries for Digitization Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 183287
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Grant to a North Dakota Nonprofit, Agency, or Tribe for a Community Benefit Project

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grant of $50,000 to a North Dakota nonprofit or faith based organization, government agency, or tribal government for a community project or program in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to address ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183834
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Businesses, Faith-Based Groups, and Educational Entities to Pro...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit and community organizations, faith-based and educational institutions, and businesses in eligible regions to protect historical sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolit...

GrantWatch ID#: 189928
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Grants to Colorado Agencies and Nonprofits for Water Resource Projects Throughout the State

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Colorado government entities and nonprofit organizations for projects to develop, conserve, protect, and manage water resources throughout the state. Applicants must register with the funding source prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 191261
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Grants to USA Authors for Works Related to Historical Prints

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA authors to cover costs related to publications about historical prints. The purpose of the grant program is to support the preservation, collection, exhibition, or study of prints that reflect or depict topics relevant to North American culture and h...

GrantWatch ID#: 210919
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs and Projects Related to Preserving t...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects related to preserving the history of eligible areas. Funding is intended to expand residents' knowledge of the region's history through educational programs and exhibits...

GrantWatch ID#: 220388
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Charitable Projects

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a range of charitable projects and organizations that serve residents, including but not limited to schools, volunteer fire departments, historic re...

GrantWatch ID#: 220709
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Grants to Wisconsin Individuals for Innovative Projects that Advance the Quality of Community ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin individuals for innovative projects that advance the quality of community life in eligible areas. Focus areas for these grants are the arts, health, leadership, social services, recreation, conservation, and preservation. All proposed projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221766
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Postsecondary Educator for Excellence in Oral History...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International postsecondary educator for excellence in oral history education. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge an educator who has effectively integrated oral history into continuing, graduate, undergraduate, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 227252
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Outstanding Oral Histo...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $200 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization to recognize outstanding achievements in using oral history to promote social justice causes. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to use oral history to create a more just a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227253
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Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits to Preserve African American History

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Arkansas nonprofit groups and organizations for studies, preservation activities, and collections related to black history in the state. Funding is intended for African American history preservation and programming projects that are open ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176661
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a wide range of community services benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding areas of interest include arts and culture, health, capital improvement, community development, and addressing...

GrantWatch ID#: 190113