757 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 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
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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
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Grants to New York Tribal and Nonprofit CBOs to Address Environmental Harms and Risks

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to New York tribal and nonprofit community-based organizations for projects that address public health and environmental concerns in communities. All applicants must register and some must prequalify prior to applying. In addition to addressing exposure to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132131
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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
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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
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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
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Grants to Virginia Neighborhoods and Homeowners Associations to Improve Stormwater Management

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Virginia neighborhoods and homeowners associations in eligible locations to maintain and repair local water drainage systems and privately-owned stormwater management facilities. The purpose of this program is to support the general welfare and safety of...

GrantWatch ID#: 166322
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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
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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
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Historic Preservation Activities

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for historic preservation initiatives and projects. Funding is intended for organizations whose main mission is heritage preservation, which includes acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 173480
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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
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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
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Community Betterment Programs

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, educational entities, and government agencies to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the focus areas of human services, community development, cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 179718
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Grants to Maryland Organizations, Schools, and Groups to Enhance Green Spaces in Local Urban A...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Maryland organizations, schools, and groups to enhance green areas and forest ecosystems throughout the State. Funding is intended to support community volunteer-based projects taking place on public lands in cities, towns, metropolitan a...

GrantWatch ID#: 179946
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Grants to Vermont Farms for Agricultural Land Conservation

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Vermont farms for the implementation of conservation practices on agricultural lands. Funding is intended to provide payments to farmers for a reduction of phosphorous losses in their agricultural fields. The purpose of the program is to provide incentiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 200718
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservationists to Support Innovative Wildlife Conse...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International conservationists for wildlife conservation activities around the world. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects by early- to mid-career conservationists that address the needs of mari...

GrantWatch ID#: 200817
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Grants to Indiana Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and academic institutions for projects that benefit the community in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 218493
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Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of children, education, the arts, and medical research. The goal of the program is to preserve the state's heritage and natu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220848
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Gardens to Support Garden-Related Programming

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public gardens for garden programming. Funding is intended for general operating support for organizations that create garden-based programming or foster the study or preservation of garden history. Priority is given to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223241
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Grants to Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Environmental Initiatives

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for environmental initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support activities in the focus areas of learning and environmental action and equitable access to water, land, and air. Eligible uses of fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 230627
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Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Utilize Recycled Tires

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to California government agencies, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, and tribes to promote the use of recycled tire materials. Funding is intended for projects that employ tire-derived aggregate (TDA) to increase the recycling of waste tires ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132
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Grants to Alabama Nonprofits for Programs that Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to Alabama nonprofit organizations for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is available for programming, operating, and capital grants. Funding is intended for the areas of education, the environment, neighborhood revitali...

GrantWatch ID#: 179546
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Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and States to Improve Fish Habitats

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to USA units of local government, Tribes, and states for projects to improve fish habitats and ease their passage through waterways. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to replace, remov...

GrantWatch ID#: 216776
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Grants to New Mexico Agencies for Historical Preservation Projects

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to New Mexico government agencies and subdivisions for historical preservation activities and projects. Funding is intended to support the restoration, protection, preservation, stabilization, and interpretation of significant cultural properties in the sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 219184
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects that Preserve Trout Habitats

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individuals for conservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a registration process before applying. Funding is intended to support the restoration of rainbow trout in the region, promote fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 143172
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Grants to New York Nonprofits and Agencies to Preserve Natural Resources

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to New York nonprofit and municipal organizations to assist with the operation of exhibitions and collections of plants, animals, and habitats. Applicants must register and prequalify prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the general operations ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179142
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Grants to South Carolina Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to South Carolina nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based entities for projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full proposal. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180700
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects that address habitat conservation in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including recovery action plans, environmental stressors r...

GrantWatch ID#: 191679
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting a full application. Funding areas include arts and culture, built environment, and inves...

GrantWatch ID#: 196004
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Grants to Washington Businesses and Property Owners for Facade Improvements

Deadline: 07/20/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington businesses and property owners in eligible regions for facade improvements. Funding is intended for improvements to historic buildings in the downtown area. Eligible improvements include signage, exterior painting and brick ma...

GrantWatch ID#: 229846

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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