745 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 and In-Kind Support to Iowa Businesses for Capital Projects to Improve Building Facades

Deadline: 05/26/26

Grants, in-kind support, and tax exemptions to Iowa businesses in eligible regions for capital projects to improve building facades. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for both non-residential buildings that are older...

GrantWatch ID#: 223737
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Social Sciences and Humanities Scholars Affiliate...

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD social sciences and humanities scholars affiliated with universities for research projects related to shrinking and abandoned cities around the world. Eligible expenses include a stipend, child support, travel, equipme...

GrantWatch ID#: 225803
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Grants to Saskatchewan Organizations in Eligible Regions for Commemorative Programs

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Saskatchewan organizations in eligible locations for community programs and events. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for initiatives and activities that honor prominent people ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148298
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Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Agencies and Groups to Protect Local Wetlands

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico agencies and groups for conservation initiatives to protect wetlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible types of projects include restoration, infrastructure developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 202142
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars, Universities, and Research Institutes f...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars, universities, and research institutes to pursue research projects related to the historical humanities. Funding is intended for a wide range of research fields, including history, archaeology, art history, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 225798
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Grants to Virginia Historic Sites and Museums to Increase Tourism

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Virginia historic sites and museums for marketing to attract visitors to celebrate VA250. Applicants are required to form partnerships, and regional projects will be given preference over projects that are smaller in scope. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 229141
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Grants to Oregon Organizations for the Preservation of Fish Habitats

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Oregon organizations for projects that protect and restore the habitats of endangered or threatened fish in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that include engineering, project design, permitting, materials and sup...

GrantWatch ID#: 138037
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Grants to British Columbia First Nations to Improve the Well-Being of Community Elders

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nation organizations and Elders groups for projects that promote the health and vibrancy of Indigenous communities. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including but not limited to gatherings, initiatives, and proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 154843
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Grants to British Columbia Indigenous Youth Groups and Organizations for Cultural Programs

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to British Columbia youth groups for cultural programs and projects. Funding is intended to support First Nations youth groups for activities that emphasize identity and strengthen community. Funding may be used to support entrepreneurial, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 164176
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Grants to Rhode Island Agencies and Organizations to Improve Public Spaces

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Rhode Island municipal agencies and economic development organizations for the improvement of commercial districts. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance the streetscape in business areas. Grants are available in two categories: physical i...

GrantWatch ID#: 166814
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Grants to USA Tribes in Multiple States to Administer Environmental Protection Programs

Deadline: 05/29/26

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 Minnesota Local and Tribal Governments to Rehabilitate Commercial Sites

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Minnesota local and tribal units of government to improve industrial premises and commercial buildings in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to upgrade and transform sites into usable commercial locations that contribute to the econom...

GrantWatch ID#: 184229
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Projects that Improve Wate...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and academic institutions for projects that restore waters impaired by pollution and improve water quality in eligible regions. Funding is intended for restoration activities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185408
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Corporations for Fur-Bearing Mammals Management

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, corporations, and educational institutions for projects to manage the fur-bearing mammal population throughout the state. Funding is intended to support scientific research, educational and trainin...

GrantWatch ID#: 194835
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Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Activities to Prote...

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for activities to protect the environment in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects that preserve natural scenic areas, watersheds, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202365
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Grants to British Columbia First Nations Groups and Entities to Preserve Native Languages

Deadline: 05/29/26

Grants of up to $8,000 to British Columbia First Nations Language groups and community organizations for programs that support the preservation of native languages. Funding may be used for gatherings, initiatives, and small projects. The purpose of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209142
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that impact the economic vitality or quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit local communities through public, educational, civic, religious, patriotic, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 181442
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Awards to Alabama Individuals, Businesses, and Organizations to Recognize Accomplishments in P...

Deadline: 05/30/26

Awards to Alabama individuals, businesses, and organizations to recognize outstanding accomplishments in protecting environmental resources throughout the state. This award program is intended to increase community understanding about the importance of environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 183462
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, and Individuals for the Preservation of B...

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations, government agencies, businesses, and individuals to preserve resources related to Black history. Funding is intended to safeguard, maintain, and preserve architectural and cultural resources. The purpose of the program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 190961
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Grants to Ontario Registered Charities to Conserve and Restore Natural Resources

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grants to Ontario registered charities for activities to conserve and restore natural resources. Funding is intended to support projects that promote conservation education, research, the improvement of natural habitats, and the protection of animals throughout th...

GrantWatch ID#: 195042
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Grants to Louisiana Property and Business Owners for Building Enhancement Projects

Deadline: 05/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Louisiana property and business owners for building enhancement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects to rehabilitate commercial buildings in order to enhance visual impact, encourage private investment, and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 228176
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Grants to Pennsylvania For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits for the Development of Outd...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania for-profits, government agencies, IHEs, and watershed and nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance outdoor spaces, leisure areas, and pathways throughout the state. Funding is intended for the development and rehabilitation of parks, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 142696
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Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies, IHEs, Businesses, and Organizations for Projects to Protect a...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania government agencies, IHEs, businesses, and organizations for watershed preservation activities. Funding is intended to support projects to protect and restore watersheds within the state. The purpose of the program is to restore, and maintai...

GrantWatch ID#: 142708
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Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 05/31/26

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 Louisiana Entities to Advance Historic Preservation Efforts

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $80,000 to Louisiana organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to advance preservation efforts locally and statewide. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of educational and public outreach, and the expansion o...

GrantWatch ID#: 169381
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Grants to Utah Small Business Owners for Building Upgrades and Blight Elimination

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Utah small business owners in eligible regions to renovate the exterior of commercial buildings and eliminate blight. Funding is intended to enhance local commercial areas, support local businesses, and benefit nearby communities. Upgrad...

GrantWatch ID#: 182265
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060
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Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Support Botany-Related Studies

Deadline: 05/31/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, researchers, scholars, conservation practitioners, scientists, and writers for studies related to gardens, plants, and landscapes. Funding is intended to support project creation alongside other res...

GrantWatch ID#: 196920
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Environmental Preservation Projects

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for environmental sustainability projects. Funding is intended for programs and activities that promote conservation, clean air, and green spaces. All programs must take place in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203248
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Grants to Nova Scotia Owners of Heritage Properties for Preservation Activities

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Nova Scotia owners of heritage properties in eligible regions for preservation activities. Funding is intended for projects on building exteriors, including roof work, window repairs, and painting. Eligible applicants are municipally-registered heritage ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214960
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Grants to New York Cultural Institutions for Supplies to Manage Cultural and Historical Collec...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $650 to New York cultural institutions, including museums and historical organizations, for supplies and shipping expenses to manage collections. Funding is intended to assist small-sized cultural institutions in preserving and managing their colle...

GrantWatch ID#: 219490
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Grants to New York Cultural Institutions for Consulting Services to Improve Collections Manage...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to New York cultural institutions, including museums and historical organizations, for consultant fees. Funding is intended to assist small organizations in improving the stewardship and management of their cultural collections. Eligible top...

GrantWatch ID#: 219491
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Grants to Massachusetts Schools and Groups for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Massachusetts schools, groups, and educational institutions for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the conservation, stewardship, scientific knowledge, public awareness, and preservation of green open spaces and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222578
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Grants to Washington Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Washington business and property owners for neighborhood development projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the appearance and functionality of business entran...

GrantWatch ID#: 225977
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Grants to Michigan Commercial and Mixed-Use Property Owners and Lessees for Facade Improvement...

Deadline: 05/31/26

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 Organizations to Promote the Preservation of Mature Trees

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to Wisconsin organizations to promote the preservation of mature trees in eligible regions. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: research, education, and conservation activities. Funding is intended to educate...

GrantWatch ID#: 228062
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Grants to USA Native American Organizations and Oregon Agencies and Charitable Organizations t...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 145701
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Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Libraries, and Indian Bands to Operate Museums

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, Indian Bands, historical societies, and libraries to operate museums. Funding is intended to support programs that interpret and protect the province’s heritage resources. Eligible museums ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 145824
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Grants to Missouri Non-Profits and Public Entities for Projects to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Missouri non-profit organizations in Boone, Randolph, Audrain, Callaway, Howard and Monroe Counties, for a wide range of charitable projects and activities. The purpose of these grants is to improve the quality of life in communities serviced by the fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 146429
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Grants to USA Individuals, Organizations, and Institutions to Preserve Amateur Video

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals, organizations, and institutions to preserve home and amateur film and video and transfer those materials to digital format. The program's vision is to preserve the histories of local culture and make these materials avail...

GrantWatch ID#: 162322
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Historic Conservation Projects

Deadline: 06/01/26

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
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Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, IHEs, and Government Agencies for Historic Preservation and Int...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Manitoba nonprofit and community organizations, local governments, universities, and First Nations for the identification, interpretation, and preservation of the province’s heritage. Funding is intended for projects within the following categories: Co...

GrantWatch ID#: 170778
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Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, and IHEs for Historic and Archaeolog...

Deadline: 06/01/26

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
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Grants to Colorado Conservation Districts for Conservation Projects and Education

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Colorado conservation districts for the effective management, planning, and development of natural resources. Funding is intended to support educational conservation activities as well as to implement conservation projects benefiting pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 172737
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Grants and Loans to Utah Political Subdivisions, School Districts, and IHEs for Public Infrast...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants and loans to Utah state agencies, political subdivisions, and postsecondary institutions that have been impacted by mineral resource development on federal property. Applicants are required to submit proposals for review prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 175336
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Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266
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Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Resi...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations for projects 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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179676
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Loca...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the Foundation before applying. Focus areas include human needs, economic prosperity, historical and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 179891
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Grants to Texas Youth Groups in Eligible Regions for Community Beautification and Service Proj...

Deadline: 06/01/26

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: 06/01/26

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