As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 56 Historic Preservation Grants — 16 open right now, across 27 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $150M. The next application deadline is July 21, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The National Park Service"s (NPS) History of Equal Rights Grant Program (HER) will preserve sites related to the struggle of all Americans to achieve equal rights.…
🏛 National Park Service📋 CFDA 15.966⏰ Jul 21, 2026💰
$15,000 – $750,000
This funding program supports the operation of Tribal Historic Preservation Offices (THPOs) within allowable program areas described in the National Historic Preservation Act (54 U.S.C. 300101…
🏛 National Park Service📋 CFDA 15.904⏰ Jul 21, 2026💰
$83,000 – $181,000
The National Historic Preservation Act authorizes grants to federally recognized Tribes for cultural and historic preservation projects. These grants assist Tribes, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiian…
🏛 National Park Service📋 CFDA 15.904⏰ Jul 27, 2026💰
$15,000 – $100,000
In 1988, the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Preservation grant program was established to document, preserve, and stabilize historic structures on HBCU campuses. Historic resources…
🏛 National Park Service📋 CFDA 15.932⏰ Jul 28, 2026💰
$50,000 – $750,000
The TAP program provides a fund source for a variety of smaller-scale transportation projects such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities, recreational trails, safe routes to school…
🏛 Illinois Department of Transportation📋 CFDA 20.205⏰ Jul 31, 2026💰
$125,000 – $1,400,000
The 9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program provides competitive grants for the continued operation, security, and maintenance of the on-site memorials of the events and victims of…
🏛 National Park Service📋 CFDA 15.964⏰ Aug 5, 2026💰
$100,000 – $4,000,000
Broadly, the objective is to develop partnerships to improve access to, and use of, heritage resources, and promote their educational, scientific, cultural, and recreational values in…
🏛 Bureau of Land Management📋 CFDA 15.224⏰ Aug 14, 2026💰
$30,000 – $75,000
Approximately $2.6 million in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are available on an annual basis to cities and counties through the state of Iowa’s…
🏛 Iowa Economic Development Authority⏰ Aug 17, 2026💰
up to $650,000
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Cultural and Historical Support Grants program provides general operating support funding to eligible Pennsylvania museums and official county historical societies.…
🏛 Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission⏰ Aug 21, 2026💰
$2,500 – $65,000
The LSTA Conservation and Preservation Grant enables libraries to conserve a single item or preserve a small, discrete group of items within their collections. The State…
🏛 Ohio State Library Board📋 CFDA 45.310⏰ Aug 23, 2026
VBPF Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 – September 1, 2026) Grant Round The application period for the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund (VBPF) FY’27 grant round…
🏛 Virginia The Virginia Department of Historic Resources⏰ Sep 1, 2026
The Southwest Border Resource Protection Program (SWBRPP) provides financial assistance to National Park Service (NPS) units, as well as educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, tribes, and local…
🏛 National Park Service📋 CFDA 15.963⏰ Sep 8, 2026💰
$15,000 – $50,000
The Historic Preservation Tax Credit program provides State tax credits to developers who sensitively rehabilitate historic buildings to offer them new life. Iowa offers this tax…
🏛 Iowa Economic Development Authority⏰ Sep 16, 2026
EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND (ESHPF) HELENE SURVEY AND PLANNING PROJECTS PROGRAM INFORMATION PURPOSE DHR has been awarded $2,000,000 in grant funds from the National Park…
🏛 Virginia The Virginia Department of Historic Resources⏰ Sep 18, 2026
Historic battlefields and associated sites of armed conflict are powerful reminders of the shared heritage of all Americans. In an ongoing effort to extend the conservation…
🏛 National Park Service📋 CFDA 15.928⏰ Sep 30, 2026
How many historic preservation grants are available?
Grantoria currently lists 56 historic preservation grants, of which 16 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is July 21, 2026 — about 4 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for historic preservation grants?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but historic preservation grants in this category most often support: Nonprofits, 501(c)(3) Public Charity, Tribal Nation and City / Municipal Government. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $150M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse historic preservation grants, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
About Historic Preservation grants
Historic preservation grants support the protection, restoration, and maintenance of culturally significant buildings, sites, and landscapes across the United States. Currently, 56 active grants are available in this category, with leading funders including the National Park Service and U.S. Mission to Indonesia. These programs prioritize community heritage and architectural conservation.
Typical awards range from $25,000 to $750,000, with most grants using competitive application processes. Nonprofits, state governments, and public charities are frequent recipients, particularly those serving Native American and Alaska Native communities. Many grants support programs, capital projects, and capacity building, though note that 35% require cost-sharing contributions. Filtering by recipient type and demographic focus will help identify the most relevant opportunities.
