690 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 Iowa County Conservation Boards to Purchase Land and Develop Fish Habitats

Deadline: 11/28/25

Grants to Iowa County Conservation Boards for land acquisition and fish habitat development projects. Funding is intended for costs associated with the construction and repair of lakes, streams, and ponds; sediment-retaining basins, dam removal; and the construction of...

GrantWatch ID#: 135076
Upcoming

Grants and In-Kind Donations to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits and Individuals for Botanical ...

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations, communities, and individuals for botanical projects. Funding is intended for activities that promote the conservation, education, research, and restoration of native plants. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 175262

In-Kind Assistance to Massachusetts History-Focused Organizations to Improve Archiving Practi...

Deadline: 11/30/25

In-kind assistance to Massachusetts cultural heritage repositories, including historical societies, museums, libraries, schools, community archives, and public libraries, to improve preservation practices. The program connects historical records stewards with a trained...

GrantWatch ID#: 217825

Grants to South Carolina Law Enforcement Agencies for Litter Control Equipment

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to South Carolina litter control and law and code enforcement agencies to purchase equipment and resources required to assist with the enforcement of litter laws. Funding is intended to buy items and resources for use in litte...

GrantWatch ID#: 162031

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682
Upcoming

Grants to Alberta Graduate Students at IHEs for Research Studies Related to Habitat Conservati...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants to Alberta graduate students affiliated with institutions of higher education for environmental and scientific research studies. Funding is intended to promote research related to ecology, conservation biology, biodiversity, and related social science approaches...

GrantWatch ID#: 193347

Grants to Washington Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Landmark Nominations in Elig...

Deadline: 12/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington organizations, municipalities, and individuals for projects related to historic preservation in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the preparation of landma...

GrantWatch ID#: 213372

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits to Promote the Arts and Maintain Parks in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 12/01/25 LOI Date: 08/01/25

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations to promote the arts and preserve parks in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life through support of the arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215436

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Governments, and IHEs for the Translation and Prepa...

Deadline: 12/03/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are encouraged for long...

GrantWatch ID#: 151063

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers and Group Leaders for Habitat Conservation and Edjucation ...

Deadline: 12/03/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois PreK-12 teachers, youth group leaders, and nature center employees to engage students in hands-on habitat conservation activities. Funding is intended for educational environmental projects that take place on school property or other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175878

Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Recognize and Mark Historic Sites

Deadline: 12/08/25 LOI Date: 11/03/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and academic institutions in eligible locations to help document, publicize, and celebrate local history. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to help encourage tour...

GrantWatch ID#: 181342

Grants USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies to Create Historic Signs

Deadline: 12/08/25 LOI Date: 11/03/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge peop...

GrantWatch ID#: 219579
Upcoming

Grants to Alberta Individuals and Organizations for Environmental Stewardship Initiatives

Deadline: 12/10/25

Grants to Alberta individuals and organizations for environmental stewardship initiatives. Funding is intended for projects to benefit and enhance the environment, local wildlife, and the outdoors. Priority will be given to proposals addressing fisheries development, n...

GrantWatch ID#: 166833

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Establish Goodwill Between the Local Forest Society a...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofits, groups, charitable organizations, and institutions in eligible locations to establish goodwill between the local forest society and the local community. Funding is intended for the focus areas of public relations, community involv...

GrantWatch ID#: 165461

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Agriculture and Environment-Based Projects in Eligible Locati...

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote agriculture and the environment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives within the focus areas of farming; agriculture; preserving natural resources; and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209502

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Wide Range of Charitable Activities

Deadline: 12/31/25 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for a wide range of charitable activities. Applicants must complete the required registration and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include arts and culture, community, housing, social serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 220883

Awards to Tennessee Individuals, Groups, and Organizations for History-Related Achievements

Deadline: 12/31/25

Awards to Tennessee organizations, groups, and individuals to recognize exceptional efforts to upgrade and improve the state's historic places. The awards are also intended to honor people and organizations for the work they do in the areas of publication, commemoratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 221149
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies to Preserve Significant Humanities Resour...

Deadline: 01/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies to enhance the care and conservation of noteworthy humanities collections. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to a month to finalize. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 181003
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for the Preservation of Humanities Materi...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal governments for the preservation of humanities materials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 151066
Upcoming

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Create a Digital Datab...

Deadline: 01/09/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for the creation of a nationwide searchable database of historic newspapers. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take as long as o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177357

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 01/15/26 LOI Date: 12/01/25

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible regions. Applicants for large grants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Projects may be in the following areas of focus: education, environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175854

Grants to New York Religious Institutions to Restore Historic Houses of Worship

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to New York religious institutions for projects to restore buildings actively used for worship. Funding is intended for exterior improvements to churches, mosques, synagogues, meeting houses, and temples that are registered as historic landmarks...

GrantWatch ID#: 221267

Grants to South Dakota Nonprofits, Agencies, and Property Owners to Preserve and Restore Histo...

Deadline: 01/18/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to South Dakota nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individual property owners to interpret and protect historic sites and structures in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, restoration, and interpre...

GrantWatch ID#: 180695

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

Deadline: 01/31/26

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: Conserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 170778

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies for Environment, Youth, Elderly, and Historic Pres...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities, including libraries and local departments, for local community programs and projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the focus areas of environment, youth, elderly, and hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216496

Grants to Wyoming Nonprofits for Conservation Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wyoming nonprofit organizations for conservation projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for education, research, habitat restoration, and habitat protection. Eligible applicants must be scientific, charitable, or educational organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 176924
Upcoming

Grants to Tennessee Organizations to Preserve and Restore Historic Properties

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to Tennessee organizations to preserve and restore historic properties. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, historic district design guidelines, archaeological and architectural surveys, building restoration, and educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 176968

Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Benefit Community Residents

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit community residents. Funding is intended to support a variety of causes including but not limited to the environment, social welfare programs, education, health servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220255

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Children, Advance Economic Opportunity, a...

Deadline: 02/02/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance the lives of families and children, promote conservation and environmental education, and advance economic development. The funding source values the educational aspects of proposals. Pref...

GrantWatch ID#: 178426

Grants to Central Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote and Educate the Public About Rur...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to Central Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote an understanding of farming communities and rural life. Funding may be used for projects and programs in the areas of education, environment, and community enrichment.

GrantWatch ID#: 159113

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for new or ongoing environmental stewardship projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for efforts to improve local water quality and address related land issues. Eligible applicants are l...

GrantWatch ID#: 165030
Upcoming

Grants to Oregon Qualifying Local Governments to Support Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 02/27/26

Grants of up to $16,000 to Oregon qualifying local governments for historic preservation projects. Applicants must register in the online application system prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities that preserve historic properties and archaeological sites...

GrantWatch ID#: 200318
Upcoming

Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Pr...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, agencies, individuals, and Tribal governments for projects to preserve historic structures. Funding is intended for projects with local or regional significance. Goals of the program include economic dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 200420

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Projects to Benefit the Local ...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, school districts, and local governmental agencies for charitable programs that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that support education, healthcare, seniors and youth, and environmental a...

GrantWatch ID#: 160383

Grant to a Michigan Nonprofit for an Architectural Preservation Project

Deadline: 03/17/26

Grant of $25,000 to a Michigan nonprofit organization to support an architectural preservation project within the state. Funding is intended to recognize and assist groups or individuals seeking to preserve historic Michigan artifacts, architecture, or sites. Projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179992

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

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals to conserve, protect, and restore significant buildings and properties. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, rehabilitation, prote...

GrantWatch ID#: 179315

Cooperative Agreements to Maine Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Restore Fish Ha...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Cooperative agreements to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for wildlife preservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote fish habitat ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194578

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Organizations and Individuals to Preserve Indigenous Cultu...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous organizations and individuals for projects related to preserving Indigenous culture and traditions. Funding is intended to build capacity among local Indigenous groups in the areas of knowledge and skills ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167666

Grants to Ohio Master Artists to Teach Folk and Traditional Arts to Dedicated Apprentices

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ohio master artists to teach folk and traditional arts to one or two dedicated apprentices in an intensive, year-long learning process. Funding is intended to support study and cultural exchange between master artists and qualified apprentices...

GrantWatch ID#: 178201

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Improve the Quality of Life in Eli...

Deadline: 04/01/26

Grants to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, educational institutions, and First Nations for programs and projects that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas, including but not limited to, poverty r...

GrantWatch ID#: 182097
Upcoming

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, LEAs, Individuals, and Agencies for Recycli...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Grants to Tennessee nonprofit organizations, businesses, IHEs, LEAs, individuals, and government agencies to support recycling projects and research studies. Funding is intended to create or support beneficial end uses for waste tires. Examples of eligible uses for tir...

GrantWatch ID#: 194613
Upcoming

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

Deadline: 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

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 registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 137054
Upcoming

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

Deadline: 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

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. Funding may be used for the improvement, protection, or acquisition of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147293
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Agencies and Nonprofits to Preserve and Restore Farmland

Deadline: 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

Grants to Washington government agencies and nonprofit conservancy associations and corporations to acquire and restore farmlands. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for the purchase of development rights on farmland...

GrantWatch ID#: 170408

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-county are...

GrantWatch ID#: 176412
Upcoming

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

Deadline: 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

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 improve f...

GrantWatch ID#: 182653
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Nonprofit Conservancies, Agencies, Districts, and Tribes to Conserve Habi...

Deadline: 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26 LOI Date: 03/02/26

Grants to Washington state and local agencies, tribal entities, and nonprofit conservancies for environmental projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary plan and complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for a broad range of land cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 189641
Upcoming

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

Deadline: 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

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 include la...

GrantWatch ID#: 191886

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs to Benefit the Environme...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit the environment. Funding is intended to support projects to protect the ecosystem, conduct research studies on wildlife, and engage the local community in c...

GrantWatch ID#: 192323

Grants to Georgia Nonprofits and Agencies for Environmental Preservation Projects

Deadline: 05/29/26 LOI Date: 10/17/25

Grants to Georgia government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and recreation authorities for environmental preservation projects. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to protect lands that are essen...

GrantWatch ID#: 190202