Historic preservation organizations, municipalities, tribal governments, and nonprofits can access federal funding from the National Park Service (NPS), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and other agencies. These grants support restoration of historic buildings, archaeology projects, heritage education, and preservation planning.
Historic preservation grants protect America's cultural heritage while supporting economic development through heritage tourism. Staying informed about funding opportunities helps preserve significant historic resources.
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The HPF provides formula grants to State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs), which then distribute funds to local preservation projects. Subgrants typically range from $5,000 to $100,000 for surveys, National Register nominations, and preservation planning.
Save America's Treasures funds preservation and conservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections. Competitive awards range from $75,000 to $750,000 with required 1:1 match.
This program funds preservation of sites related to the African American Civil Rights movement (1939-1968). Awards range from $50,000 to $500,000 for restoration, interpretation, and education projects.
These grants support preservation of sites associated with underrepresented communities including women, LGBTQ, Asian Americans, and Latino Americans. Awards range from $50,000 to $500,000.
The National Endowment for the Humanities funds preservation of humanities collections including historic documents, photographs, and architectural records. Awards range from $5,000 to $400,000.
Agency: National Park Service
Typical Award: $75,000 - $750,000
Summary: Competitive grants for preservation and conservation of nationally significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and historic structures. Properties must be designated National Historic Landmarks or listed in National Register. Requires 1:1 cash match.
Agency: National Park Service
Typical Award: $100,000 - $500,000
Summary: Funds preservation of historic sites and structures significant to African American Civil Rights history (1939-1968). Supports restoration, rehabilitation, interpretation, and educational programming. Properties must be listed or eligible for National Register.
Agency: National Park Service
Typical Award: $25,000 - $150,000
Summary: Formula grants to Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) for surveys, National Register nominations, preservation planning, and heritage education on tribal lands. Supports documentation of traditional cultural properties and archaeological sites.
Historic preservation grant eligibility typically includes:
Most programs require properties to be listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
Successful historic preservation grants typically support:
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