782 Grants for Historical Preservation

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.

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Grants to New Brunswick Individuals to Preserve Historic Buildings and Structures

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick individuals for the preservation of historic buildings and structures. Homeowners may apply for funding to renovate, restore, or rehabilitate the exterior of their property while maintaining its original characteristics. Ap...

GrantWatch ID#: 185730
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Grants to Maryland Local Jurisdictions and Nonprofits to Foster Cultural Heritage Tourism

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Maryland local jurisdictions and nonprofit organizations for activities to foster cultural heritage tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects such as educational programs, events, tours, exhibits, planning, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146971
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Grants to Mississippi Organizations and Groups to Foster Local Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Mississippi organizations and groups for projects and events to promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop quality marketing programs and sales outreach to attract visitors to the area. Eligible programs increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 149307
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and groups to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Focus areas include but are not limited to education, the arts, health and human services, and the pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 152335
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Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populatio...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Entities to Address the Needs of Local...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government, agencies, and educational entities to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, health and medical, arts and cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 170670
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Grants to Delaware Agencies, Conservation Districts, and Estuary Programs to Address Water Pol...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Delaware government agencies, estuary programs, and conservation districts to enhance water quality in contaminated watersheds. Funding is intended to support preliminary design and engineering, planning, and feasibility analysis of poin...

GrantWatch ID#: 179083
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Promote Sustainable Forestry Practices

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit organizations to promote sustainable forestry practices. Funding is intended for specific equipment or projects that will further the goal of sustainable forestry. Eligible activities include public outreach, lan...

GrantWatch ID#: 181331
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Grants to Georgia Arts Nonprofits and Agencies for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Georgia nonprofit arts organizations and government entities for arts-related capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to foster the growth and vitality of communities through the arts. Grants may be used for expanding economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186700
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Grants to Idaho Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Projects to Restore Forest Lands

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Idaho state and local agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribes for projects to restore forest lands. Funding is intended to support projects in rural areas on either private or State-owned land. Projects should be innovative and should address...

GrantWatch ID#: 193743
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Grants to Illinois Local Agencies to Purchase and Develop Land for Recreational Purposes

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Illinois local government agencies, such as park districts and municipalities, to purchase and develop land for recreational purposes. Applicants must pre-qualify in the online system before applying. Funding is intended for costs associated with develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 197622
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits Organization for Programs to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit the local community. Funding will be awarded to projects in the areas of education, arts and culture, health and human services, economic development, conservation, recreation, and charitable ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200058
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of child advocacy, arts, natural resources and conservation, parks ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208912
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Grants to Utah Agencies and Nonprofits for Land Preservation Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Utah government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and land trusts for land-related preservation projects. Funding is intended to preserve or restore agricultural land. Grants may be used to purchase conservation easements on working far...

GrantWatch ID#: 209458
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits for Community Development Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations for community development programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for proposals that meet one of the following objectives: principally benefit lower-income persons, elimin...

GrantWatch ID#: 209504
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Grants to Washington Nonprofits, CBOs, and Building Owners to Preserve Historical Sites

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Washington nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, and individual building owners to preserve historically significant sites in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support the preservation and renovation of historic properties. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 209718
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for community benefit projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist nonprofit music, arts, education, environmental action, and human services groups. Eligible activities benefit communities in which M...

GrantWatch ID#: 213630
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits for Environmental and Educational Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Hawaii nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to environmental protection and education, language preserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 220142
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Grants to Pennsylvania Organizations for Railroad Preservation Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania organizations for historical preservation activities. Funding is intended to support the restoration and preservation of railroad artifacts and related educational projects that preserve railroad history and increase public awareness through...

GrantWatch ID#: 222260
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Grants to Michigan Property Owners and Lessees for Building Improvements

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Michigan commercial and mixed-use property owners and lessees for facade improvements and building preservation in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support permanent exterior upgrades that enhance building appearance, encourage private investme...

GrantWatch ID#: 227698
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Natural Resource Education and Conser...

Deadline: 09/01/26

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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 141327
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Cultural Institutions, and Museums to Preserve Cultural and His...

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 142000
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Conservation and Flood Control in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 148686
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Local Governments for Land Conservation

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 152260
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Groups, and Societies to Honor Orchid Co...

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 159984
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Publish Non-Fiction Books

Deadline: 09/01/26

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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 160029
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Grants to Georgia Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 170674
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Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176891
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Grants to Michigan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Community Developmen...

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177736
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Support General Operations and Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179452
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 179676
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Grants to Texas Youth Groups in Eligible Regions for Community Beautification and Service Proj...

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 179965
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Grants to Alaska Artists for Apprenticeships in Native and Traditional Art Forms

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180847
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Grants to Hawaii Nonprofits to Preserve Historic Sites

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 186146
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Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits for Heritage Events and Programs to Benefit State Residents

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 186363
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Grants to North Carolina Organizations for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 195936
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Grants to North Carolina CBOs and Agencies for Conservation Projects Related to Native Plants

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 205029
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Grants to Alabama Individuals to Preserve Traditional Arts

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 207421
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Historical Preservation Projects in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 209732
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Grants to Oregon Building Owners in Eligible Areas for Building Improvements

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210217
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Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Community Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210631
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Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 212852
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits for Historic and Environmental Preservation Projects in Eligible...

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 215458
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capital Projects, Renovations, and Purchases

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 222699
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Grants to Arkansas Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvement and Preservation

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 224793
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Grants to South Carolina Entities for Indoor Exhibits on the American Revolution

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232058
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Grants to South Carolina Entities for Local Community America250 Events and Projects

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232059
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Grants to South Carolina Entities for Marketing for Historic Tourism Events

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232060
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Grants to South Carolina Entities for Research Related to the American Revolution

Deadline: 09/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 232061
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Grants to South Carolina Entities for American Revolution Educational Programming

Deadline: 09/01/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 232062
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