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, 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 and Canada Nonprofits and Businesses to Start or Expand Eligible Recycling Progr...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and businesses to start or expand eligible recycling programs. Funding is intended for residential curbside recycling programs, convenience site or drop-off recycling programs, and operations of rec...

GrantWatch ID#: 180261

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, Governmental Units, and Individuals for Programs that Benefit Lo...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, exempt governmental units, individuals, and others for programs and activities that benefit state residents. Funding is intended to support projects that align with the following areas of focus: environmental research and...

GrantWatch ID#: 183238

Grant to New York City Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance Equity and Social Justice

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance equity and social justice. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects and activities that address racism, gender bias, access to housi...

GrantWatch ID#: 192220

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Individuals for Historic Preser...

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grant of up to $50,000 to a West Virginia nonprofit or for-profit organization, government agency, individual, or public institution to preserve and repair properties with historic significance. Funding is intended to encourage economic development through the ren...

GrantWatch ID#: 200776

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Address Critical Needs

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to New York nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of health and human services, arts and culture, community development, conse...

GrantWatch ID#: 218499
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Grants to USA Senior Visual Artists for Artwork Presentation and Preservation

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA visual artists over the age of 60 for artwork preservation and historical documentation. Funding is intended to help visual artists initiate new work or a special project, create a website, acquire studio space, catalog their art or their h...

GrantWatch ID#: 180189
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Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Researchers to Develop Humane Methods of Wildlife Conflict M...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico investigators to benefit wildlife populations. Funding is intended for innovative research projects related to developing appropriate methods for studying wildlife and reducing wildlife conflict. Studies using new...

GrantWatch ID#: 180984
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Enhance the Quality of Life for R...

Deadline: 04/20/26

Grants of up to $3,500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for projects that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. Priority is given to programs and activities within the foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 188201
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Habitat Restoration and Climate Resiliency ...

Deadline: 04/21/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribal entities for habitat restoration and climate resiliency initiatives in multiple states. Funding is intended for projects benefiting big game species. Eligible projects include those proposed in focal area...

GrantWatch ID#: 187241
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Enhance the Wood Product ...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, IHEs, and school districts to broaden the wood product and energy industrial markets. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 164183
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Grants to USA Writers to Write Nonfiction Humanities Books on American and Western History and...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA writers to write nonfiction books related to the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registration may take at least two weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the writing of well-researched books in American c...

GrantWatch ID#: 177811
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits and Agencies to Acquire Land for Conservation Purposes

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations and government agencies to acquire land for conservation purposes. Funding is intended to support conservation restriction, agricultural preservation restriction, watershed preservation restriction, and the purchase ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145233
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Traditional Arts Projects

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for traditional arts activities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of this grants program is to ensure that the state's...

GrantWatch ID#: 179564
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Grants to Oregon Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Enhance the Quality of Life for Local...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Applicants must provide programs in one of the following focus areas: environment, education, community, social services, arts, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180762
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Grants to Arizona Neighborhood Groups and Homeowners' Associations for Community Improvement P...

Deadline: 04/23/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Arizona neighborhood groups, homeowners' associations, and apartment communities for capital and physical enhancement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 184829
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Grants to New York Organizations and Agencies for Environmental Awareness

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to New York community organizations and government agencies to foster increased awareness of environmental issues, pollution prevention practices, and sustainability in local communities. Funding is intended to support collaborative project...

GrantWatch ID#: 162552
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Cultural Organizations for Historic Building Planning

Deadline: 04/24/26 LOI Date: 04/17/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to New York nonprofit and cultural organizations for planning activities related to historic arts facilities. The purpose of funding is to help organizations strengthen their capacity to care for and steward historic buildings while enhanci...

GrantWatch ID#: 178742
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Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to British Columbia registered nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects that enhance and protect the natural environment. Funding is intended to support capital projects involving land, equipment, restoration and planting supplies, building ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185722
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Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs in Multiple States to Deve...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont government agencies, tribes, interstate agencies, and IHEs in multiple states to develop government and tribal wetland programs. Applicants are advised...

GrantWatch ID#: 196627
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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for activities benefiting local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support initiatives, projects, and programs that enhance the quality of life and strengthen designated communities within the regio...

GrantWatch ID#: 198843
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Grants to New York Nonprofits for Initiatives and Programs that Improve the Quality of Life in...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for activities that improve the quality of life in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support initiatives, projects, and programs that have a positive effect on the lives of residents of all ages. Requests will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212539
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Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit, Agency, IHE, or Tribe to Coordinate Restoration and ...

Deadline: 04/24/26

Cooperative Agreement to a USA nonprofit, state or local government, IHE, or tribe in multiple states to coordinate restoration and conservation activities in eligible regions. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. The successful appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 227909
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Grants to Missouri Property Owners and Businesses to Upgrade Commercial Buildings

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Missouri property owners and businesses for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support exterior improvements that strengthen the downtown area, preserve historic character, and create a more vibrant business di...

GrantWatch ID#: 227957

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Academic Institutions in Multiple States to Designate ...

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions in multiple states to promote local folklore and increase cultural tourism. Funding is intended to recognize folklife, legends, and folktales by marking important cultural sites....

GrantWatch ID#: 185907

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 04/28/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of health and welfare, education and culture, environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180421

Wage Subsidies to Canada Agencies, Indigenous Communities, and Sector Organizations that Emplo...

Deadline: 04/28/26

Wage subsidies to Canada nonprofit organizations, local governments, Indigenous communities, educational institutions, and other organizations that offer outdoor jobs to local youth. Funding is intended to engage high school and post-high school youth in a variety...

GrantWatch ID#: 184125

Grants to Delaware Nonprofit and Community Organizations for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 04/29/26

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 quantita...

GrantWatch ID#: 179714

Grants to Washington Agencies and Tribes for Projects that Promote Outdoor Recreation

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Washington state and local government agencies, Tribes, and political subdivisions for land acquisition and development projects to enhance outdoor recreation. Applicants must submit a preliminary plan prior to submitting a full proposal. Required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 137054

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 c...

GrantWatch ID#: 144048

Grants to Washington Agencies to Protect and Restore Waterfronts and Aquatic Lands

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Washington local, state, and tribal governmental agencies for the protection and enhancement of aquatic lands, including shorelands, harbor areas, tidelands, and beds of navigable waters. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 147293

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Schools for Community Needs

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Arizona nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, schools, and faith-based organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities that improve the quality of l...

GrantWatch ID#: 155551

Grants to Pennsylvania Agencies in Eligible Areas to Preserve and Increase Access to Land Reso...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania government agencies and municipal recreation authorities to preserve and increase access to land resources in eligible locations. Applicants must arrange a meeting or site visit with program staff before applying. Funding is intended for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 168187

Grants to Arkansas Agencies, School Districts, Tribes, and Transit Agencies to Support Alterna...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Arkansas government agencies, schools, school districts, tribal governments, regional transportation authorities, and transit agencies for alternative transportation projects and infrastructure improvements that enhance communities and protect the enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 169702

Grants to Washington Agencies and Nonprofits to Preserve and Restore Farmland

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Washington government agencies and nonprofit nature conservancies to acquire and restore farmlands. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for the purchase of development rights on farmlands to ensure they...

GrantWatch ID#: 170408

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to British Columbia nonprofit organizations and registered charities to serve local residents in eligible regions. Proposals will be accepted in the areas of disabilities and special needs, youth initiatives, and general community programs. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 171067

Grants to Nevada and Utah Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Individuals to Promote Local Cultu...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Nevada and Utah nonprofit organizations, agencies, Tribes, and individuals for projects that promote and preserve cultural heritage in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects of cultural, educational, and recreational value. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173950

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 04/30/26

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, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 175264

Grants to Oregon Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies to Benefit Local Communities and Native Amer...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and governmental organizations for projects that serve communities in eligible locations, Native American populations, and projects that have a statewide impact. Applicants must be located in or serving the 5-count...

GrantWatch ID#: 176412

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

Deadline: 04/30/26

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 Oklahoma Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for the Preservation of Historic and Arche...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to nominate historically and archeologically significant sites for national recognition. Funding is intended to retain the services of a qualified consultant. The consultan...

GrantWatch ID#: 179786

Grants to Connecticut Agencies to Preserve Government Records

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Connecticut municipalities to improve the management, preservation, and emergency recovery of government records. Funding is intended for a range of project categories, including but not limited to inventory and planning, organization and indexing, progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180063

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Conserve Natural Resources and...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and for-profit enterprises for projects that enhance recreational areas and conserve natural resources. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs and activities in the areas of conse...

GrantWatch ID#: 180578

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies to Sustain and Preserve Natural Habitats and Resources

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and agencies for projects that help to sustain and preserve natural habitats and resources throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives related to conservation education, wildlife...

GrantWatch ID#: 180651

Grants to North Dakota Artists to Preserve and Teach Cultural Art Forms

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $4,500 to North Dakota artists to preserve and teach cultural art forms throughout the state. Funding is intended to offer accomplished artists the opportunity to meet with apprentices on a one-to-one basis over an extended period of time to pass o...

GrantWatch ID#: 180910

Grants to Maine Nonprofits to Promote Environmental Education and Conservation

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Maine nonprofit organizations for a broad range of activities that benefit the environment. In the past, the Foundation has funded the following types of projects: environmental education and research, water quality testing programs, land acquisition and...

GrantWatch ID#: 180992

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects to Protect the Environment

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming nonprofit organizations for activities to protect the environment. New applicants and those who have not received a grant from the funding source in the past five years must submit a...

GrantWatch ID#: 181103

Grants to Washington Agencies and Nonprofit Conservancies to Preserve Forestlands and Habitats

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Washington government agencies and nonprofit organizations to conserve forestlands throughout the state. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for property acquisitions and activities to restore and impr...

GrantWatch ID#: 182653

Grants to Idaho Nonprofits and Agencies for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Idaho nonprofit organizations and government entities for historic preservation projects. Funding is intended to protect and preserve collections, buildings, or sites of cultural and historical significance. Approved projects must result...

GrantWatch ID#: 184335

Grants to Washington Agencies, Tribes, Conservation Nonprofits, and Special Districts for Envi...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, tribes, nonprofit conservation organizations, and special districts for environmental projects. Funding is intended to support projects to purchase, restore, and develop local forests and forestland. Typical projects inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 191886

Grants to British Columbia First Nations Bands and Agencies for Clean Energy Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nation bands and agencies for environmental projects to benefit Native communities. Funding is intended to involve the public in the planning and development of clean energy initiatives and opportunities. Eligible programs align wi...

GrantWatch ID#: 197046