673 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 New York Nonprofits for Community Programs in Education, Arts and Culture, Health an...

Deadline: 10/24/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, arts and culture, health and wellbeing, conservation, and wildlife preservation. Funded ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198364

Grants to New York For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Individuals to Benefit Farmers and Farms Acros...

Deadline: 10/24/25

Grants to New York for-profit and nonprofit organizations, educators, researchers, and farmer groups to benefit farmers across the state. Funding is intended to improve the sustainability and economic viability of farms, the food system, and the communities that they s...

GrantWatch ID#: 205459

Grants to North Carolina Property Owners or Tenants for Exterior Beautification of Historic St...

Deadline: 10/24/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina property owners or tenants for exterior beautification of historic structures in eligible areas. Funding is intended for enhancements to the exteriors of non-residential buildings, including cleaning, repainting, historical reco...

GrantWatch ID#: 217350

Grants to North Carolina Property Owners or Tenants to Enhance the Appearance of Their Buildin...

Deadline: 10/24/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to North Carolina property owners or tenants in eligible areas to enhance the appearance of their buildings. Funding is intended to assist owners of non-residential buildings to improve accessibility, landscaping, and signage. The goal of this gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217351

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/25/25

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that benefit communities. Funding is intended for programs that protect the environment, promote bicycle safety and tourism, and preserve historic sites. Previous grants have been awarded for...

GrantWatch ID#: 146319

Grants to New York Nonprofits, Agencies, School Districts, For-Profits, and IHEs for Watershed...

Deadline: 10/27/25

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

GrantWatch ID#: 148882

Grants to Minnesota Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Advance Arts, Cultural, and Herita...

Deadline: 10/27/25

Grants to Minnesota nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to promote and advance arts, cultural, and heritage opportunities. Funding is intended to provide support to arts and cultural exhibits, collections, and museums that celebrate and teach t...

GrantWatch ID#: 224064

Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental Stewardship Activities

Deadline: 10/28/25

Grants to California small nonprofit organizations for initiatives for environmental stewardship activities. Funding is intended to support a broad range of advocacy and conservation activities. Priority will be given to organizations proposing specific projects. The F...

GrantWatch ID#: 175835

Grants to Delaware Nonprofit and Community Organizations for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/29/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to Delaware nonprofit organizations, homeowner’s associations, and conservation districts to improve the groundwater and surface water quality in the state. Funding is intended for projects that use innovative methods and produce quantitative ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179714

Grants and In-Kind Support to Canada Individuals for Projects Related to the Environment, Geog...

Deadline: 10/29/25

Grants of up to $75,000 and in-kind support to Canada individuals for projects related to the environment, geography, and nature. Eligible projects align with one of the following four areas of interest: research, education, conservation, or storytelling. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 205230

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations for Activities That Benefit the Community in Eligible Lo...

Deadline: 10/30/25

Grants to Massachusetts organizations for activities that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help to protect open spaces, support the creation of community housing, rehabilitate outdoor recreation areas, and preserve hist...

GrantWatch ID#: 147900

Grants to Pennsylvania Environmental and Civic Organizations for Conservation and Water Qualit...

Deadline: 10/30/25

Grants of up to $500 to Pennsylvania environmental organizations, school-based environmental clubs, and civic associations in eligible communities for conservation projects that preserve natural resources. Funding is also intended for programs that educate the public o...

GrantWatch ID#: 158705

Grant to a USA Organization, Individual, or Group for an Environmental Stewardship Initiative

Deadline: 10/30/25

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 beaut...

GrantWatch ID#: 192739

Grants to Massachusetts Cultural Districts to Support Capacity Building and Cultural Preservat...

Deadline: 10/30/25

Grants of $15,000 to Massachusetts cultural districts for capacity building and cultural preservation activities. Funding is intended to develop and strengthen districts and to promote local cultural programs. Grants can be used for operating expenses, artist fees, pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 206595

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Some applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts, existing programs, and new initiatives. Special consid...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect and Enhance Public Spaces

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, local governments, and regional recreation authorities to preserve public spaces in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the acquisition of land and conservation easements, capital projects for pas...

GrantWatch ID#: 146706

Grants to Florida Agencies, IHEs, and Nonprofits to Protect and Manage Resources in Eligible R...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to Florida local governments, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations partnering with a local government to manage and preserve resources in eligible locations. Certain applicants must consult lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 154833

Grants to Ontario Registered Charities and Qualified Donees for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Ontario registered charities and qualified donees for projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects, programs, and activities that help strengthen the community. Funding areas of interest include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174672

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Heritage Tourism Initiatives in Eligible...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations and government agencies to conduct heritage tourism projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities that include tourism events, exhibits, heritage tours, maps and interpretive brochures, pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 175010

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to Georgia nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit communities in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to education, social services, civics, arts and culture, historic...

GrantWatch ID#: 175264

Grants to Alaska Nonprofits, Local, State, Federal, and Tribal Agencies, and Educational Insti...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Alaska nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, and educational institutions to maintain and repair recreational trails. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to create or enhanc...

GrantWatch ID#: 175567

Grants to West Virginia Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Educational Institutions for Hi...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to West Virginia government agencies, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, businesses, and educational institutions for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to support archaeological surveys, architectural/historical surveys, heritag...

GrantWatch ID#: 175859

Grants to New York Municipalities for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to New York communities for environmental projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for plans or projects related to natural and cultural resource protection, economic development, public access, regional planning, and heritage and environmental educat...

GrantWatch ID#: 176420

Grants to Montana Individuals and Organizations for Conservation, Education, and Research Proj...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Montana individuals, organizations, and other entities for projects related to the state's native plants. Eligible proposals will focus on research, education, and conservation. Funding may be used for printing costs, supply and service expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 177727

Grants to New York Municipalities for Planning and Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to New York municipalities to develop projects that address conservation goals in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities related to regional planning, the protection of natural and cultural resources, heritage and environmental education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180428

Grants to Wyoming Individuals and Organizations for Bird and Wildlife Education, Conservation,...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of $500 to Wyoming organizations and individuals for wildlife conservation programs. Eligible programs should promote the appreciation and conservation of birds and other wildlife through outreach, education, and stewardship. Two types of grants are available:

GrantWatch ID#: 181882

Grants to British Columbia Teachers in Eligible Regions for Field Trips Related to Heritage an...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to British Columbia teachers and individuals affiliated with educational institutions in eligible regions for field trips that benefit local students. Funding is intended to cover some of the costs of field trips about local heritage and history. The goal of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 190273

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits and Municipalities for the Preservation of Local Historic Stru...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations and municipalities for the preservation of historic structures in eligible locations. Funding is intended for structural work related to the restoration and rehabilitation of publicly accessible buildings th...

GrantWatch ID#: 191611

Grants to Massachusetts Property Owners for Conservation and Recreational Projects

Deadline: 10/31/25

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 hunting...

GrantWatch ID#: 197748

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, CBOs, and Schools in Eligible Locations for Environmental Projec...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $8,000 to Ontario nonprofit and registered charitable organizations, community-based groups, faith-based entities, Indigenous groups, schools, and school boards in eligible locations for environmental activities. Funding is intended for educational proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 198479

Grants to Washington Nonprofits and Individuals for Professional Development in the Heritage F...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Washington nonprofit heritage and historical organizations and individuals in eligible regions to offset costs of professional development activities in the heritage field. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 200520

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Historical Preservation Proje...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit historical organizations, government agencies, and tribal entities to collect, protect, and share state history at the grassroots level. Funding is intended for activities and projects in four categories: collections, exhib...

GrantWatch ID#: 204909

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects to Preserve Historically Significant Sites Through...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations for projects to preserve historically significant sites throughout the state. The purpose of the program is to acquire and protect heritage sites connected to the Civil War and the Underground Railroad. Eligible sites are pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 205300

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofit Societies for Conservation Initiatives in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit societies for conservation initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that do not fall within the parameters of government funding. Eligible projects include those that reduce threats to bodies of water, wildl...

GrantWatch ID#: 205487

Grants to Texas Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Benefit the Local Community in Eligibl...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the areas of education, historical preservation, conservation, nature and land preservation, and preservation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 207684

Grants to Virginia Business and Property Owners to Renovate Commercial Buildings in Eligible L...

Deadline: 10/31/25

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 redevelo...

GrantWatch ID#: 212551

Grants to Alabama Historic Sites for Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Alabama sites to preserve and protect historic structures. Funding is intended to save irreplaceable historic buildings or sites that face demolition or neglect. The grant program calls public attention to the state's most endangered historic and archaeologic...

GrantWatch ID#: 215060

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Women to Participate in a Contest for Preservat...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women to participate in a contest for preservation projects related to trees. The purpose of the contest is to support women's efforts to safeguard the health and abundance of trees throughout the world. Eligible projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217435

Grants to North Carolina Nonprofits to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and faith-based entities to address community needs and enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of animal welfare, arts and culture, children and youth, disa...

GrantWatch ID#: 218273

Grants to Massachusetts Schools and Groups for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/31/25

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 habit...

GrantWatch ID#: 222578

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Arts and Cultural Programs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural programs in eligible areas. Funding priority will be requests that involve partnerships with traditional and folk artists. These grants will support artist stipends as part of the total program costs....

GrantWatch ID#: 222812

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for America's 250th Anniversary ...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, individuals, and businesses for arts and cultural programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to educate residents about the nation’s celebration of its 250th anniversary. The grant can support arts projects a...

GrantWatch ID#: 223752

Grants to Maine Nonprofits, Tribal Entities, and Agencies for Projects, Programs, and Exhibiti...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maine nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for projects, programs, and exhibitions to celebrate the state's contributions to the nation's 250th anniversary. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 223966

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

Deadline: 10/31/25

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 promote ...

GrantWatch ID#: 224105

Grants to Canada University Students, Staff, and Student Associations for Initiatives to Safeg...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants to Canada university students, staff, and student associations for initiatives to safeguard campus wildlife and habitats. Funding is intended for impactful and sustainable projects with an educational component that encourage students and staff to engage with na...

GrantWatch ID#: 224225

Grants to Massachusetts Organizations and Individuals for Preservation and Housing Projects in...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to Massachusetts organizations and individuals to enhance communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects related to open spaces, historic preservation, community housing, and recreation. Eligible activities and programs benefit the residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 140362

Grants to Texas Nonprofits, Universities, School Districts, and Agencies for Outdoor Recreatio...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and government agencies for projects that benefit underserved residents. Funding is intended for programming that engages underrepresented populations in outdoor recreation, conservation, and envi...

GrantWatch ID#: 143601

Grants to Georgia Agencies for Motorized and Non-Motorized Trail Maintenance, Construction, an...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to Georgia local governments, and federal and state agencies for recreational trail maintenance, construction, and education. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Certain applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 148615

Grants to Manitoba Nonprofits, NGOs, and Community Groups for Projects that Beautify and Prese...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Manitoba nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and community groups for projects that beautify and preserve forests. Funding supports projects that focus on making the forests of Manitoba more appealing, productive, expansive, and varied. Projects t...

GrantWatch ID#: 148712

Grants to Minnesota Municipalities, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Clean Contaminated Properti...

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to Minnesota municipalities and private and public nonprofit and for-profit organizations and agencies in eligible locations to clean local contaminated properties. Applicants are requested to contact the funder before applying. Funding is intended to offset the...

GrantWatch ID#: 155053