761 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 New Jersey Municipalities for Land Development Projects

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to New Jersey municipalities in eligible locations for land development projects. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to improve public park areas, preserve historic resources, and provide access to local r...

GrantWatch ID#: 146436

Grants to Rhode Island Jewish Nonprofits for Organizational Development and Community Engageme...

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Rhode Island charitable organizations for projects and programs that benefit local Jewish communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities that strengthen organizational capacity, enhance understanding of Jewish life, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168647

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Public Lands Stewardship and Community Engagement

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribes for projects and initiatives that support community involvement and care of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on stewardship activities, community engagement, exp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177799

Grants to Washington, DC Nonprofits for Arts and Humanities Capital Projects

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for capital projects related to the arts and humanities. Funding is intended to preserve and promote the sustainable growth of DC's arts and humanities organizations. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not li...

GrantWatch ID#: 229926

Grants to Kentucky Nonprofit to Enhance the Environment in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Kentucky nonprofit organizations to enhance the environment in eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for research projects and educational activities that improve the quality of...

GrantWatch ID#: 166987

Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Historic Conservation Projects

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations, agencies, institutions of higher education, and school districts for a range of historic preservation projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 170470

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Faith-Based Entities for Preservation Pr...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, government agencies, municipalities, and faith-based entities for preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation, renovation, and upkeep of historic pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 170714

Grants to Florida Entities for Historic and Archaeological Conservation Projects

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and institutions of higher education to conserve the state's historical and archaeological resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 171411

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve the State's Culture and History

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, local and state units of government, educational institutions, and tribes to preserve the culture and history of the state. Funding is intended to support history-related projects and programs, as well ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178125

Grants to Utah Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Utah nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the quality of life for local residents. Focus areas include education, mental and physical health and human services, arts and culture, children and families, conservation and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179382

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits, Museums, and Municipalities for Heritage-Tourism Projects

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, museums, and municipalities for heritage-tourism related projects and events in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and professional development activities that preserve and promote local culture, histor...

GrantWatch ID#: 185119

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Municipal Entities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipal entities to promote tourism in eligible locations. Grant funds may be used for project and event costs, capital improvements, and promotional costs. Projects should also focus on collaborative partnershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 190524

Awards to Alaska Individuals for Community Contributions

Deadline: 07/10/26

Awards of $1,000 to Alaska individuals in eligible locations for outstanding community contributions. Awards are intended to honor exceptional young people who serve as positive role models and contribute to the health and well-being of their communities, families...

GrantWatch ID#: 203954

Grants to Florida Entities for Cemetery Preservation Activities

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Florida academic and research institutions, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to protect historic cemeteries. Funding is intended to preserve abandoned African-American cemeteries. Grants are available for projects that pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214279

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Counties for General Operating Su...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible counties for general operating support. Funding is intended to support organizations in a wide range of focus areas, including visual arts, history, culture, commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 219710

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for an International Cultural Heritage Program

Deadline: 07/10/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or educational institution to administer an international cultural heritage program. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229384

Grants to Maryland Property Owners and Businesses to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Maryland property owners, tenants, and businesses for capital projects that enhance commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the appearance and structural integrity of commercial facades. The grant is available to commer...

GrantWatch ID#: 229465

Grants to Michigan Business Owners to Improve Commercial Properties

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $2,500 to Michigan business owners in eligible locations to improve commercial structures. Funding is intended for exterior upgrades and repairs to buildings, such as restoring historic elements, adding design elements, and removing fake facades. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 230128

Grant to a Connecticut or New York Entity to Improve Data Outputs for Habitat Conservation

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grant to a Connecticut or New York government agency, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, or educational institution to improve data outputs for habitat conservation in eligible regions. Funding is intended to provide the tools needed for assessment t...

GrantWatch ID#: 230203
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Recreation and Conservation Land Acquisition

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and conservation districts for land acquisition projects. Funding is intended for activities and projects that promote conservation efforts and expand outdoor recreational opportunities. Eligible projects fall into o...

GrantWatch ID#: 172330
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits to Promote Local Arts and Culture

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to Florida nonprofit cultural and community-based organizations to support arts and cultural activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable youth and children to access cultural opportunities, preserve cultural traditions and heritage throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 175387
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Grants to USA IHEs and Research Entities for Bio-Tech Research

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to USA academic institutions and research organizations for studies addressing genetically engineered organisms in the environment and their potential impact. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations before applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 182598
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Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits for American History and Civics Education

Deadline: 07/13/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit groups for the development of educational seminars in civics, government, geography, and US history to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222072
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Grants to USA Entities to Protect Sites Related to African American History

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal entities to protect historic buildings and sites related to African American history. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 175932
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Grants to USA Entities for African American Historical Research and Documentation

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, Tribes, and Tribal organizations for history projects related to African American Civil Rights. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193249
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Grants to New York Tribal and Nonprofit CBOs to Address Environmental Harms and Risks

Deadline: 07/15/26

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 Texas Nonprofits for Projects That Preserve State History

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to preserve state history. Funding is intended for a range of activities that supplement or launch historic preservation, education, cultural heritage, and research initiatives serving Texans. The grants aim ...

GrantWatch ID#: 158778
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Gardening and Conservation Efforts ...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions for projects that benefit and beautify the community in eligible regions. The purpose of this program is to promote conservation, gardening and landscaping, horticulture, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 161977
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Grants to Kansas Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Kansas nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects within a range of focus areas, including children, youth, and the elderly; education; arts; basic human needs; conservation; heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 162611
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Grants to Virginia Neighborhoods and Homeowners Associations to Improve Stormwater Management

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Virginia neighborhoods and homeowners associations in eligible locations to maintain and repair local water drainage systems and privately-owned stormwater management facilities. The purpose of this program is to support the general welfare and safety of...

GrantWatch ID#: 166322
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Agencies, Individuals, and Tribes to Improve Local Water

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, government agencies, individuals, and tribal entities for projects and activities that help to improve the local water supply. Funding is intended for projects that that have environmental, economic, and social/cultural be...

GrantWatch ID#: 166729
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Grants to Protect Natural Resources to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institut...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and schools in eligible locations for conservation projects. Funding is intended to protect, restore, and enhance water and natural resources. Eligible applicants must be locat...

GrantWatch ID#: 172872
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Historic Preservation Activities

Deadline: 07/15/26

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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Fellowships to USA Native Artists to Start or Expand an Arts Enterprise

Deadline: 07/15/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA Native artists for support to start or expand an arts enterprise. The program offers extended networking opportunities, technical support, professional development guidance, a base of working capital, and access to new market options....

GrantWatch ID#: 174427
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Grants to Hawaii, California, Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific Nonprofits for Environmental ...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, California, Northwest Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to support projects that promote ecosystem sustainability management and advance the cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176044
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational entities, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of human services, community development, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179718
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Grants to Maryland Organizations, Schools, and Groups to Enhance Green Spaces in Local Urban A...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maryland organizations, schools, and groups to enhance green areas and forest ecosystems throughout the State. Funding is intended to support community volunteer-based projects taking place on public lands in cities, towns, metropolitan a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179946
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Grants to Vermont Farms for Agricultural Land Conservation

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Vermont farms for the implementation of conservation practices on agricultural lands. Funding is intended to provide payments to farmers for a reduction of phosphorous losses in their agricultural fields. The purpose of the program is to provide incentiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 200718
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservationists to Support Innovative Wildlife Conse...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International conservationists for wildlife conservation activities around the world. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects by early- to mid-career conservationists that address the needs of mari...

GrantWatch ID#: 200817
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218493
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Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of children, education, the arts, and medical research. The goal of the program is to preserve the state's heritage and natu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220848
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Gardens to Support Garden-Related Programming

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public gardens for garden programming. Funding is intended for general operating support for organizations that create garden-based programming or foster the study or preservation of garden history. Priority is given to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223241
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for environmental initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of learning and environmental action and equitable access to water, land, and air. Eligible uses of fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230627
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Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Utilize Recycled Tires

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to California government agencies, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, and tribes to promote the use of recycled tire materials. Funding is intended for projects that employ tire-derived aggregate (TDA) to increase the recycling of waste tires ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is available for programming, operating, and capital grants. Funding is intended for the areas of education, the environment, neighborhood revitali...

GrantWatch ID#: 179546
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Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and States to Improve Fish Habitats

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to USA units of local government, Tribes, and states for projects to improve fish habitats and ease their passage through waterways. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to replace, remov...

GrantWatch ID#: 216776
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Grants to New Mexico Agencies for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to New Mexico government agencies and subdivisions for historical preservation activities and projects. Funding is intended to support the restoration, protection, preservation, stabilization, and interpretation of significant cultural properties in the sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 219184
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects that Preserve Trout Habitats

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individuals for conservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a registration process before applying. Funding is intended to support the restoration of rainbow trout in the region, promote fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 143172
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve Natural Resources

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and municipal organizations to assist with the operation of exhibitions and collections of plants, animals, and habitats. Applicants must register and prequalify prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the general operations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179142
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full proposal. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180700