767 Historical Preservation Grants

Grants to New York City nonprofit organizations for infrastructure projects related to cultural life. Funding is intended for a broad range of projects, including but not limited to the construction or expansion of new facilities, building system repair, renovation of ...

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete the required registration prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs within the focus area of social services, health and well...

Grants of up to $30,000 to British Columbia nonprofit and community-based organizations, local agencies, and irrigation or improvement districts in eligible locations for collaborative projects to conserve and protect water sources. Applicants must obtain local governm...

Grants to USA and Canadian organizations, groups, associations, bands, tribes, networks, and partnerships in eligible states and provinces to preserve ecosystem biodiversity. Joint or collaborative proposals from more than one organization working on the same project o...

Grants to Oregon nonprofit organizations for gardening projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to educate and encourage gardeners, improve the attractiveness of gardens and parks, and preserve flora and fauna. Eligible projects should benefit the greater Po...

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational organizations to preserve fish habitat. Funding is intended to support projects that improve and restore habitats and increase their availability. Preference will be given to projects that...

Grants to Minnesota qualifying governmental agencies for projects that preserve local historical sites. Funding is intended to support planning activities, surveys, evaluations, predevelopment, education, and the preparation of designation and nomination forms. Project...

Grants to USA federal and state agencies, private conservation groups, nonprofit organizations, and tribes in multiple states to develop conservation strategies for aquatic resources in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sever...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments for projects to protect and restore wildlife habitats and endangered or threatened species. Funding may be used for outreach, research, monitoring, and management projects. ...

Grants to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, tribes, and educational institutions for activities to protect forests and restore watersheds in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that advance fis...

Grants to British Columbia individual property owners, nonprofit organizations, and First Nations in eligible regions to preserve historic locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for the conserva...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for initiatives that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and services in the focus areas of the arts, environment, historic preservation, and mental health. Grants are made for orga...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal organizations to increase training in disadvantaged communities for green workforce jobs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete.

Grants of up to $2,500 to New York nonprofit organizations and municipalities for events to promote local history and culture in eligible locations. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life for residents through programs and activities that are free and open ...

Grants of up to $6,000 to British Columbia registered charities, educational institutions, First Nations, associations, individuals, and government agencies for research activities and projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for environmental and Native cultu...

Grants to California nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, Tribes, special districts, and educational institutions in eligible locations to protect tortoise populations and habitats. Funding is intended to coordinate and manage available resources in order ...

Grants of up to $75,000 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 an...

Grants and in-kind donations to Canada registered charities, nonprofit organizations, and schools for green space projects that benefit the community. Funding is intended for the expansion or establishment of gardens and green spaces. The purpose of this program is to ...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and park and conservation districts to improve water quality in eligible watersheds. Funding is intended to support projects that reduce sediment, nutrients, and other sources of pollution; improve stream and...

Grants to Iowa municipalities to cover expenses related to renovating and improving neglected buildings. Funding is intended to support the deconstruction, renovation, and remediation of building hazards in order to remove the environmental and health concerns these bu...

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local quality of ...

Grants to Ohio nonprofit organizations and public agencies for activities that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of social services, recreation, education, arts, and culture. Funded ac...

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 projects...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Maryland and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, educational facilities, and government agencies for programs to benefit local communities in eligible location. Priority areas include health and wellness, education and youth leadership, ar...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, faith-based entities, and government agencies for history-related activities. Funding is intended for projects that educate residents about the preservation and protection of places of histo...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Wyoming historians for the preservation, promotion, and research of state history. Funding is intended to support projects that are directly related to Wyoming, with an emphasis on original research. Proposals must demonstrate the project's va...

Grants to Minnesota government agencies to maintain and enhance outdoor trails for recreational purposes. Funding is intended for the development, preservation, and improvement of a variety of trails for motorized and non-motorized use. Grant funds may also be used for...

Grants of up to $60,000 to Virginia nonprofit organizations for general operating support and community-based programming. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of human services and basic needs, workforce development, environmental protection, arts...

Grants of up to $3,500 to Kansas nonprofit organizations for projects that preserve historical and cultural resources. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities such as research, digitization, oral histori...

Grants to Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for charitable activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that improve the quality of life for local residents and that preserve the history of the...

Grants of up to $10,000 to British Columbia organizations and individuals for conservation projects. Funding is intended to support projects that protect or restore fish, wildlife, and natural habitats; involve volunteers; raise community awareness; and encourage hands...

Award of up to $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International undergraduate activist in recognition of exceptional activities that promote the preservation of freshwater and marine resources. Eligible nominees have championed their cause and garnered peer support throughout...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically endangered species, as well as species with lim...

Grants of up to $50,000 to British Columbia individuals, groups, and agencies for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities that encourage people and communities to change behaviors and practices leading to positive and measurable conserva...

Grants to New York City organizations to maintain and enhance outdoor recreational areas. Funding may be used for programs related to arts and culture, environmental action, health and wellness, open space stewardship, organizational development, and youth development....

Grants of up to $250 to Indiana Individuals, groups, and nonprofit organizations for activities and programs related to plants in eligible locations. Funding is intended for well-developed projects that promote the study, conservation, and use of native plants. Any pla...

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...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit the African American community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new or established projects within the focus areas of education, culture, community dev...

Grants to New Mexico nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects such as youth sports activities, music education, health and wellness, historic preservation, and capacity building...

Grants to Maryland nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, food councils, producer associations, and government agencies to preserve and support agriculture in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programming, research studies, and capital projects that fa...

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and tribes for projects to advance environmental justice. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following categories: public health protection, emergency preparedness, coordinated enforcement efforts, and environmental ...

Grants and technical assistance to Nevada agricultural producers and forest landowners to implement conservation planning activities, practices, and other activities that address concerns about natural resources on farmland. Applicants from historically underserved pop...

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for tourism and economic development projects that benefit eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that enhance the visitor experience, improve the local quality of life for residents, and ...

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and capital campaigns that address community needs. Applicants requesting support for a capital campaign are asked to contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Projects ar...

Grants to Wisconsin tribes for the establishment of youth education programs. Funding is intended for summer programs for tribal youth between the ages of 13 and 19. The purpose of funding is to provide opportunities for youth to work on natural resource conservation p...

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 Lake...

Grants of up to $8,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs, projects, and events that preserve state history. Funding can be used for a wide range of activities, including the restoration of historic properties, the preservation of...

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...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies to promote the stability of natural resources. Funding is intended for activities that help to restore local bodies of water and wetlands and enhance their water quality. Grants may be used for pr...

Grants to North Carolina nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that help to improve and protect the quality of water throughout the state. Funding is intended for activities that bring new or different ideas, build on current practices and experi...