728 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 Arkansas Nonprofits to Preserve African American History

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Arkansas nonprofit groups and organizations for studies, preservation activities, and collections related to black history in the state. Funding is intended for African American history preservation and programming projects that are open ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176661
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Grants to Iowa Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 07/02/26

Grants to Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for a wide range of community services benefiting residents in eligible locations. Funding areas of interest include arts and culture, health, capital improvement, community development, and addressing...

GrantWatch ID#: 190113
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Grants to Iowa Cities to Rehabilitate, Redevelop, or Deconstruct Underutilized Buildings

Deadline: 07/02/26 LOI Date: 07/02/26

Grants to Iowa cities to rehabilitate, redevelop, or deconstruct underutilized residential or commercial structures. Prospective applicants must complete a pre-application process prior to applying. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation of a single commercial...

GrantWatch ID#: 198590
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Grants to International Scientists for Aquatic Wildlife Projects

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants of to USA, Canada, and International early-career conservationists, educators, and scientists for projects related to aquatic wildlife. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 181520
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Grants to Arkansas Nonprofits and Museums for Programs Related to State History

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, military and history museums, historical societies, and sites for programs that promote the history of the state. Funding is intended for activities and projects that encourage awareness, education, and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 183895
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Grants to Ohio Nonprofits and Agencies for Trail Maintenance and Construction

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and special districts to develop storybook trails for young children. Funding is intended for the construction, restoration, and maintenance of trails that incorporate children's book excerpts. Applicant...

GrantWatch ID#: 196206
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Grants to Massachusetts Property Owners for Conservation and Recreational Projects

Deadline: 07/06/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to Massachusetts owners of conserved and protected properties for environmental and recreational projects. Funding is intended to help landowners improve wildlife habitats and promote accessible outdoor recreational activities, including hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 197748
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Grants to Minnesota Entities for Projects to Protect Coastal Resources

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Minnesota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribes, and IHEs for projects to protect coastal resources in eligible locations. The project’s principal activities must occur either in the Minnesota waters of...

GrantWatch ID#: 155074
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Historic Properties Projects

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, state historic preservation offices, Tribes, and Tribal organizations to designate historic sites that are associated with underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172862
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Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Tribal Groups, and IHEs for Projects on Climate Change Awareness

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, and IHEs for programs and activities related to climate change awareness. Funding areas of interest include research on GHG emissions, mitigation actions, and technologies, as well as improving GH...

GrantWatch ID#: 184325
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Grants to Wisconsin Charitable Organizations to Benefit Wildlife, Domestic Animals, and the En...

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants to Wisconsin charitable organizations to benefit the environment, animals, and natural resources. Eligible activities include those that protect and care for domestic animals and wildlife; provide animal rescue or shelter; conserve, improve, or restore habi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196541
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Grants to Indiana Organizations for Programs and Projects to Benefit Communities

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants to Indiana organizations for programs that benefit eligible communities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of education, youth, civic enhancements, nature, historic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214849
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Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and For-Profits for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and academic institutions for watershed stewardship projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, planning and r...

GrantWatch ID#: 148882
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Grants to California Agencies to Clean Up Illegally Dumped Waste on Ranches and Farms

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to California local governments, conservation districts, and tribes to manage waste on ranches and farms. The purpose of this program is to address the disposal of illegally dumped waste material. Grant funds may be requested for cleaning sites that have no...

GrantWatch ID#: 160236
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468
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Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits for Cultural Works

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Louisiana nonprofit organizations for works of art related to local culture. Funding is intended to present, create, or document artworks that interpret, reflect, or preserve the indigenous culture of the state. Examples include art exhib...

GrantWatch ID#: 185839
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Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Irrigation and Water Districts ...

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, irrigation and water districts, tribes, and water and power authorities in multiple states for the development of tools to manage water resources. Applicants are advised that required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 186720
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Grants to Louisiana Artists to Promote the Arts and Various Cultures

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Louisiana individuals to support original works of art reflecting various cultures. Funding is intended for new works that reflect or document the state's culture. The grants will support the creation, documentation, or exhibition of artw...

GrantWatch ID#: 197018

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 Conference Date: 07/06/26

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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