762 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 USA Entities for Preservation Projects Related to Equal Rights

Deadline: 07/21/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal entities for the preservation of historic sites related to achieving equal rights. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 193392
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Grants to Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Artists for Creation, Training, and Exhibitions ...

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to Canada Native nonprofit and for-profit organizations, artists, arts and cultural professionals, and groups for artistic activities that support cultural heritage, creativity, and knowledge. Funding is intended to assist with projects such as the producti...

GrantWatch ID#: 177876
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation and Agriculture Projects

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes for projects related to conservation and regenerative agriculture in eligible regions. Grant funds will be used to hire or support on-the-ground conservation professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 194705
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Grants to USA States and Tribal Governments to Mitigate the Effects of Natural Hazards

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants to USA states, territories, and Native American tribal governments for preemptive actions to mitigate the effects of natural hazards and disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is available f...

GrantWatch ID#: 192206
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Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits, Institutions, and Agencies for Water Protection

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations, nonprofit educational institutions, and government agencies for activities that improve water quality and protect water resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174549
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Grants to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and South Carolina Nonprofits for Story Collections

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to improve collections that reflect diverse perspectives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 178954
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Stewardship

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to South Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to promote the stewardship of lands, with a focus on advocacy, cli...

GrantWatch ID#: 179260
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Grants to Nevada Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve Animal Habitats

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Nevada nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions for preservation and conservation projects throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs and activities that protect local animals and habitats. Eligible proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 181175
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Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Land Stewardship and Preservation

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to support operations and activities that promote land stewardship and preservation in eligible regions. New applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance the prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 181406
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Grants to Colorado Businesses and Property Owners to Improve Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado business and property owners to upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must meet with program staff before applying. Funding is intended to enhance building facades, contributing to the beauty and historic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225984
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Grants to USA Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals for Farming Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 129980
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for the Conservation of Wildlife and Ha...

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects and initiatives that promote the conservation of wildlife and habitats in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a draft proposal prior to applying. Eligible propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177533
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Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations for historic preservation projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to protect and preserve significant cultural and historical...

GrantWatch ID#: 212356
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Grants to USA Businesses and Attractions in Multiple States for Growth and Development

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA businesses and attractions in multiple states for preservation and economic development. Funding is intended for helping new businesses and attractions to open, and assisting existing businesses and attractions to stay in operation. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 230312
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Grants to New Mexico Nonprofits, Producers, and Agencies to Promote Regenerative Agriculture

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New Mexico nonprofits, agricultural producers, government agencies, and tribes for projects that promote regenerative agriculture in tribal and rural communities. Funding is intended for activities that enhance healthy food access, incre...

GrantWatch ID#: 230362

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies in Multiple States to Develop Plans that Add...

Deadline: 07/28/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories government agencies and organizations in multiple states to develop plans to address drought. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Applicants must be located in one of the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 182580

Grants to USA and US Virgin Islands HBCUs to Preserve Historically Significant Structures

Deadline: 07/28/26

Grants to USA and US Virgin Islands Historically Black Colleges and Universities for projects to preserve structures of historical significance. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to four weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 199734

Fellowships to USA Native Americans to Share and Preserve Cultural Knowledge

Deadline: 07/29/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA individual members and descendants of a Native American tribe and Alaska and Hawaii Natives to sustain, preserve, and share cultural knowledge. The program will provide recipients with both financial and technical support. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174413

Grants to Virginia Entities to Preserve Natural and Cultural Resources

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to Virginia individuals, nonprofit organizations, and localities to protect cultural and natural resources and increase community access to open areas. Funding is intended to preserve a range of resources, such as forests and farms, and to provide public ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 193603

Awards to Connecticut Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Contributions

Deadline: 07/30/26

Awards to Connecticut individuals and organizations in eligible locations to recognize and honor exceptional contributions to environmental stewardship. The awards are intended to acknowledge people and organizations that are making a lasting impact on the environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221644

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation Plans

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes to implement conservation plans. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, restoration and enhancement, monitoring, management activities, reserve managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 136139

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve Historic Downtown Areas

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations and municipalities for the revitalization of historic downtown commercial corridors in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to facade restoration, streetscape improvements, and revamped landsca...

GrantWatch ID#: 144312

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits and Faith-Based Organizations for Programs that Benefit Re...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to North Carolina nonprofit and faith-based organizations for programs that address community needs and enrich the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of education, health, the environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 167423

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects that Protect Oceans and Improve Water Quality

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA public charitable organizations in eligible watershed regions for projects that preserve and enhance oceanic ecosystems, improve water quality, and protect the environment. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 171563

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Protection Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to New York government agencies and nonprofit organizations for capital projects related to parks, sites of historical significance, and designated heritage areas. Nonprofit applicants must complete pre-qualification requirements prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 171882

In-Kind Grants of Trees to Louisiana and Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Proje...

Deadline: 07/31/26

In-kind grants of trees to Louisiana and Texas nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, IHEs, and schools for environmental stewardship projects. The program is intended to benefit the environment by protecting wildlife habitats, beautifying neighborhoods, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172634

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Build Capacity and Promote Historic Preservation

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Indiana nonprofit historical organizations to promote historic preservation and enhance organizational operations. Some applicants must submit a proposal summary prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of cap...

GrantWatch ID#: 178339

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Alaska nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support projects within the focus areas of economic development, disaster relief, education and leadership,...

GrantWatch ID#: 179605

Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits for Activities that Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that improve the quality of life for residents and preserve local history. Eligible activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180764

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, and Conservation Districts for Projects to Improve Wa...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to New York municipalities, tribal nations, conservation districts, and nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance water quality. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal and certain applicants must prequalify prior to applying. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181313

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Agencies to Enhance Buildings in Eligib...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and local government agencies to enhance neighborhoods through the preservation or redevelopment of unused, underused, or historic buildings in eligible regions. Interested applicants must arrange a b...

GrantWatch ID#: 183434

Grants to Texas For-Profits in Eligible Areas to Improve Exterior Infrastructure of Landmark R...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Texas businesses for exterior infrastructure improvements of retail stores in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for renovations of older properties in order to assist wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 184794

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve African-American Heritage

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Mississippi nonprofit organizations, schools, and governmental agencies to promote and preserve African-American heritage and culture in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including capital improvements, special projects, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 185895
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Grants to Virginia Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Project and Operating Support

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for operating expenses and projects related to the arts, humanities, and historic preservation. Some applicants must obtain required approvals prior to apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 196755

Grants to South Carolina Agencies and Nonprofits for Conservation Projects in Eligible Locatio...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to South Carolina municipalities, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations for environmental projects in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an intent to apply form before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support and prom...

GrantWatch ID#: 197542

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Projects that Promote History

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for small-scale history projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and projects that preserve and promote local history. Grants may be used for a wide range of activities to ensure that cultural resou...

GrantWatch ID#: 203035

Grants to New York Agencies, Tribes, and Nonprofits for Canal-Related Capital Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to New York government agencies, tribes, and nonprofit corporations for canal-related capital projects in eligible locations. Eligible projects include but are not limited to construction, renovations, preservation, site improvements, equipment, rehabilitat...

GrantWatch ID#: 203221

Grants to Colorado Nonprofits and For-Profits to Employ Artists in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $3,500 to Colorado nonprofit and for-profit organizations to employ artists in eligible locations. The funds are incentives for hiring literary, performing, and visual artists for projects that include public programming. The funding is intended to benef...

GrantWatch ID#: 206183

Grants to Kentucky Property Owners to Improve the Roofs of Historic Buildings

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Kentucky property owners for capital projects to improve the roofs of historic buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to prevent any further decline of historic assets. Proposals will be evaluated based on the urgency of the project, the ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 206467

Grants to Illinois Agencies and Nonprofits for Transportation Initiatives

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Illinois eligible local governments and nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to a range of transportation projects and programs. Funding is intended to support smaller-scale projects such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, community improve...

GrantWatch ID#: 208020

Grants to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligi...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of arts and culture, education, env...

GrantWatch ID#: 209701

Grants to Virginia Business and Property Owners to Renovate Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Virginia businesses and property owners to renovate and upgrade commercial buildings in eligible locations. Applicants must schedule a meeting with program staff before beginning an application. Funding is intended to assist with the red...

GrantWatch ID#: 212551

Grants to Nova Scotia Owners of Heritage Properties for Preservation Activities

Deadline: 07/31/26

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

Contracts for Services to Nevada Vendors for Seed Growing Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Contracts for services to Nevada vendors for seed growing projects that address wildfires in eligible locations. Funding is intended to produce new native seed and plant materials. Grants can provide a variety of benefits, including enhancing sage-grouse habitat, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222703

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $1,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to improve the lives of residents in eligible counties. Focus areas include arts and culture, animals, community improvement, education, health, human services, and youth....

GrantWatch ID#: 223929

Grants to West Virginia Community Groups, Local Institutions, Public Entities, Private Enterpr...

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to West Virginia neighborhood and community groups, local institutions, public entities, private enterprises, and individuals for revitalization efforts in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and activities that pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 224105

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits for Preservation Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations, local governments, First Nations governments, and school boards for cultural initiatives and preservation projects. Funding is intended for a range of cultural preservation activities, including conservation, res...

GrantWatch ID#: 225071

Grants to West Virginia Individuals, Nonprofits, and Businesses for America250 Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to West Virginia individuals, nonprofit and religious organizations, government agencies, businesses, and educational institutions for America250 initiatives involving historic preservation of eligible buildings. Funding is intended for a range of activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 228768

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits for Impactful Community Programs and Projects

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations for impactful programs and projects that address community issues in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of arts and culture and human services. Eligible requests must benefit...

GrantWatch ID#: 229664

Grants to Iowa Property and Business Owners for Exterior Building Improvements

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa property and business owners for exterior building improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects involving permanent enhancements to commercial properties. The purpose of the project is to contribu...

GrantWatch ID#: 230097