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Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawaiʻi
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for the preservation and enhancement of historic sites in Hawaiʻi.

Community Development
Nonprofits
South Dakota Fund
$20,000
South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations in South Dakota for community-focused projects in areas like child wellbeing, housing, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund
$25,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for the preservation and restoration of historically significant properties on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Frontier to Statehood Preservation Fund
$100,000
Preservation Alliance of West Virginia
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to support the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings in West Virginia, prioritizing projects that enhance cultural heritage tourism and serve community needs.

Housing
Nonprofits
Del Mar Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Del Mar Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that enhance community pride, cultural programming, and environmental stewardship in Del Mar, California.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Kentucky for the preservation and maintenance of historic buildings, landscapes, and communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Peter Grant Preservation Fund for Colorado
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This fund provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Colorado for projects that preserve and enhance the state's historic places.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Historic Preservation Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Louisiana State Historic Preservation Office (LASHPO)
State

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to non-profits, educational institutions, and local governments in Louisiana for historic preservation projects, particularly in rural areas, to help document and protect the state's cultural heritage.

Humanities
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures- Collection Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

May 18, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to a wide range of organizations for urgent preservation and conservation projects aimed at protecting nationally significant historic collections across the United States.

Arts
State governments
Watertown Area Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Watertown Area Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government entities for various community projects in Watertown, including arts, education, health, and environmental initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
FY2025 FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofits for the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities, promoting economic development and cultural heritage preservation.

Community Development
State governments
Henry A. Jordan, M.D., Preservation Excellence Fund
$7,500
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region for innovative projects that promote historic preservation and environmental stewardship through planning and educational activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Arts in Education Lifelong Learning Veteran's Projects
$2,000
Arkansas Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This grant provides funding for community organizations in Arkansas to host short-term arts residencies that engage veterans through hands-on artistic activities led by professional artists.

Arts
City or township governments
Certified Local Government (CLG) Mini-Grants
$7,500
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This program provides financial support to certified local governments in Pennsylvania for projects that enhance historic preservation efforts and community education.

Community Development
City or township governments
Indiana Humanities Mini-Grants
$1,000
Indiana Humanities
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Indiana for public humanities projects that promote community engagement and education in areas such as literature, history, and philosophy.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
$15,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small and mid-sized organizations, such as libraries and museums, to help them preserve and manage their humanities collections effectively.

Humanities
State governments
Public Impact Projects Celebrating Americas 250th Anniversary
$200,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 9, 2025

Date Added

Jun 26, 2024

This funding opportunity supports cultural organizations in creating public humanities programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, focusing on historical significance and community engagement.

Humanities
State governments
General Program Support (GPS) funding
$150,000
Florida Division of Arts and Culture
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2024

Date Added

Dec 4, 2023

Program Name: General Program Support Funding Organization: State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture Contact Information: Main: 850.245.6470 Next Deadline: June 1, 2024, 5:00 ET Grant Period: July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 About the Program: General Program Support (GPS) funding is available for Florida's arts and cultural organizations, both public and private. The grant aims to support general program activities rather than specific projects. Funding can be used for conducting, creating, producing, presenting, staging or sponsoring cultural exhibits, performances, educational programs or events. It can also be used for providing professional services as a State Service Organization or Local Arts Agency. Eligibility: - All applicants must be either a public entity or a Florida non-profit tax-exempt corporation by the application deadline. - Ongoing arts and cultural programs within larger multipurpose institutions are eligible with restrictions. - Arts in Education program support is available for organizations promoting excellence in arts education. - Discipline-based program support is available for cultural and artistic programming in various areas such as dance, literature, media arts (film, radio or television), museum, music, presenter, theatre, traditional arts and visual arts. - Local Arts Agency program support is available for designated Local Arts Agencies (LAAs) that support arts and culture organizations and artists through advocacy and disseminating information. LAAs must be officially designated in at least one Florida county to apply. - State Service Organization program support is available for non-profit organizations operating on a permanent basis and providing services in at least 40 Florida counties. Basic Eligibility: - All current and previous grantees must be in good standing with the Division of Arts and Culture and the Department of State at the time of application. - Applicant organization must be either a public entity or a Florida non-profit tax-exempt corporation by the application deadline. - All organizations must have at least one year of completed arts and cultural programming and be able to provide their last completed fiscal year's operating budget.

Arts
Nonprofits
21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2026)
$500,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This federal grant provides funding to museums and related organizations in the U.S. to develop workforce training programs and recruit future museum professionals, enhancing their capacity to serve communities effectively.

Arts
Nonprofits