698 Historical Preservation Grants

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.

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 are l...

Grants of up to $16,000 to Oregon qualifying local governments for historic preservation projects. Applicants must register in the online application system prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities that preserve historic properties and archaeological sites...

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, agencies, individuals, and Tribal governments for projects to preserve historic structures. Funding is intended for projects with local or regional significance. Goals of the program include economic dev...

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 environmental a...

Grant of $25,000 to a Michigan nonprofit organization to support an architectural preservation project within the state. Funding is intended to recognize and assist groups or individuals seeking to preserve historic Michigan artifacts, architecture, or sites. Projects ...

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals to conserve, protect, and restore significant buildings and properties. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, rehabilitation, prote...

Cooperative agreements to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for wildlife preservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote fish habitat ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous organizations and individuals for projects related to preserving Indigenous culture and traditions. Funding is intended to build capacity among local Indigenous groups in the areas of knowledge and skills ...

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ohio master artists to teach folk and traditional arts to one or two dedicated apprentices in an intensive, year-long learning process. Funding is intended to support study and cultural exchange between master artists and qualified apprentices...

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, educational institutions, and First Nations for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to, poverty r...

Grants to Washington state and local government agencies, Tribes, and political subdivisions for land acquisition and development projects to enhance outdoor recreation. Applicants must submit a preliminary plan prior to submitting a full proposal. Required registratio...

Grants to Washington local, state, and tribal governmental agencies for the protection and enhancement of aquatic lands, including shorelands, harbor areas, tidelands, and beds of navigable waters. Funding may be used for the improvement, protection, or acquisition of ...

Grants to Washington government agencies and nonprofit conservancy associations and corporations to acquire and restore farmlands. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for the purchase of development rights on farmland...

Grants to Washington government agencies and nonprofit organizations to conserve forestlands throughout the state. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for property acquisitions and activities to restore and improve f...

Grants to Washington government agencies, tribes, nonprofit conservation organizations, and special districts for environmental projects. Funding is intended to support projects to purchase, restore, and develop local forests and forestland. Typical projects include la...

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, insti...

Grants of up to $500 to Florida organizations and individuals in eligible locations for projects that promote sustainability. Funding is intended to support projects that are relevant to community priorities, such as economic and social revitalization, public health, a...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana IHEs, schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in focus areas of education, health, charitable service, community improvement, cultural affair...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes in eligible locations to ensure open spaces are available to residents. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding may be requested for land acquisition, improvements, or a comb...

Grants to California local governments and coastal jurisdictions to develop coastline plans or update existing plans. Funding is intended for research and planning projects that address issues including climate change and sea level rise. The purpose of the grant is to ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to preserve public art in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives to preserve publicly accessible works of art that represent local civic and cultural heritage. Eligible projects are located in...

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase tourism to local communities. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives that enhance cultura...

Grants to Missouri municipalities in eligible locations for recycling and waste management projects. A resolution must be passed with the city council before submitting an application. Funding may be requested for a range of activities, including backyard composting, ...

Grants of up to $300 and grants of up to $500 to California individuals and organizations for projects and events that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that align with the following areas of focus: environment, arts and cultur...

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government, nonprofit organizations, and community partners for the purchase of land in order to protect natural regional resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible applican...

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within a range of focus areas including but not limited to environmental preservation, arts and culture, health and well...

Grants to USA tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations including schools and IHEs for projects that benefit Native nations and people. Grant funds are intended to support land-related projects. Eligible proposals support the recovery and retention of In...

Grants of $500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, faith-based organizations, and community groups for arts projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist new and emerging organizations requiring a small amount of funding. Projects...

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and synagogues in eligible communities to preserve and support Jewish institutions and Jewish culture. Funding is intended to support programming related to Israeli history and culture, the Holocaust, genocide, Jewish heritage...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation. Funding is specifically intended for projects related to supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas surrounding island ...

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit local residents. The Foundation funds a wide variety of charitable activities, including education, health care, cultural arts, and public servi...

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and agencies in eligible locations to serve local communities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take several days. Focus areas include arts education, community and economic development, arts and cult...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and activities that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support projects and services that promote diverse cultural activities and community events, support community cohesi...

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Upper New York State nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote the conservation of land and natural resources. The Foundation supports community-based conservation organi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for collection-based programs that improve the presentation and understanding of art from the United States. Applicants are required to submit concept notes prior to a full grant application. Consideratio...

Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador registered charities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, education institutions, and indigenous and community groups for activities that build and strengthen communities in elig...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and community agencies for programs to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Funding may be used to establish or expand programs, address community needs, or build community capacity. Eligible projects benefit Park...

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for small-scale arts-related activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to advance the work of local organizations, craftspeople, musicians, artists, historians, ...

Grants of up to $500 to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations and neighborhood groups for unexpected, one-time, or emergency needs that will benefit local residents in eligible locations. The Foundation awards grants to organizations providing programming in the areas...

Grants to Georgia nonprofit organizations, historic districts, publicly owned facilities, and historic churches and cemeteries in eligible locations for the identification and preservation of historic artifacts and sites. Funding is intended to support upcoming project...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for projects to enhance and sustain watershed areas. Applicants should discuss proposals with program staff prior to applying. Consideration will be given to projects in the followin...

Grants of up to $750 to Vermont organizations, municipalities, private cemeteries, and individuals for the preservation and restoration of burial sites. Priority will be given to applications utilizing volunteer work. Funding is intended for projects including, but not...

Grants to California grassroots organizations and regional, national, and state organizations for programs that reduce the usage of hazardous and toxic chemicals. Funding is intended for general operating support or to support new or ongoing projects that protect the p...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to benefit youth and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and future-ready youth. Funding i...

Grants to California retail companies in eligible regions to reduce landscaping-related water use. Funding is intended for projects to significantly reduce water use and increase efficiency. Applicants may apply for projects in one of two categories: recycled water pro...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in focus areas including arts and literacy, health and human ser...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Nebraska nonprofit organizations, government entities, municipalities, schools, and recycling companies to purchase recycling equipment. Funding may be used to cover the cost of new or previously used equipment. Eligible uses of funds include...

Grants to New Jersey local government agencies and qualifying local entities for activities related to forestry. Funding is intended to be used to hire experts and professionals to support the development and execution of a forestry plan. Grant categories include CFMP ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to promote the arts and environmental conservation. Applications are invited for projects involving music, theater, art, parks, green spaces, and wildl...