720 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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Awards to Georgia Family Farms for Contributions to Agricultural Heritage

Deadline: 06/16/26

Awards to Georgia active family farms to recognize contributions to the preservation of the state’s agricultural history. The awards are intended to honor family farms that have been in operation for over a century. The goal of the awards program is to encourage...

GrantWatch ID#: 180435
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Grants to Idaho Organizations and Individuals for Cultural Projects

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Idaho organizations, community groups, and individuals in eligible regions for cultural, history, and arts projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support community events and projects such as exhibits, performances,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181391
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Preserve Historically Significant Sites

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and IHEs to conserve and preserve historic collections and properties that are nationally significant. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 187194
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Grants to Colorado Nonprofits to Promote the Arts in African American Communities

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Colorado nonprofit organizations to promote, foster, and preserve the arts in local African American communities. Grant funds may be requested to support general operations, as well as for specific programs and performances. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 196724
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Grants to California Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Initiatives to Preserve Agricultural...

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, and tribes for initiatives to preserve agricultural lands. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting the full proposal. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 152896
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Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Businesses to Protect Water Habi...

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174212
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Awards to USA Native Artists for Outstanding Commitment to the Arts and Native Culture

Deadline: 06/17/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts. The purpose of this program is to honor established artists in a wide range of artistic disciplines who promote understanding of the cultural values and creative practices of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183961
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Grants to Washington Arts Nonprofits for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to acquire property, build new facilities, purchase specialized equipment, and implement other major building renovations. Gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216232
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Grants to USA Tribes in Multiple States to Administer Environmental Protection Programs

Deadline: 06/19/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 176835
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, healthcare, arts and culture, youth and amateur athletics, conservation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199957
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Reduce Pollution in Water Sources

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Pennsylvania government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions to improve water quality and restore watersheds. Some applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to reduce pollution and preserve wate...

GrantWatch ID#: 192524

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Residents and Communities

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of arts and culture, youth development, basic needs, and the environment. The Fund considers gene...

GrantWatch ID#: 154299

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Rural Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribes to support the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 185115

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/26/26

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

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Regions for Preservation and Recrea...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations to support a range of preservation and recreation projects. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide ordinance and planning assistance an...

GrantWatch ID#: 144607

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/26/26 LOI Date: 06/19/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt entities, such as government agencies, for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff, and certain applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174759

Grants to Maine Agencies, Tribes, and School Districts for Outdoor Recreational Facilities Dev...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Maine government agencies, tribes, and school districts to acquire or develop public outdoor recreational facilities. Applicants must request a site visit prior to applying to ensure eligibility. Funding is intended to foster and maintain a legacy of hig...

GrantWatch ID#: 181471

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Event Planners, and Community Groups for Initiatives That Promote ...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, event planners, and community groups for initiatives and programs that promote tourism and attract visitors to eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that promote the arts, museum and historical restoration,...

GrantWatch ID#: 226575

Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects and programs that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of human services, the environment, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180757

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes in Multiple States to Preserve Fish Populations

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and California state agencies and tribes for projects to address the preservation of fish populations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194421

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Reduce Marin...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects to reduce pollution caused by recreational fishing. Eligible projects may align with one of the following pill...

GrantWatch ID#: 203403

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grants to Washington Libraries for Digitization Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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