Historic Preservation Grants for State Government

As of November 2026, Grantoria lists 24 Historic Preservation Grants for State Government — 5 open right now, across 6 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $2.2M. The next application deadline is November 4, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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24total grants
5open now
6agencies
$5K–$2.2Mfunding range
Nov 4next deadline
OPEN 44 days left Hard to apply

Collections Stewardship

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections & Infrastructure is accepting applications for Collections Stewardship, a program to advance the preservation and availability…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.037 ⏰ Dec 15, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $500,000
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OPEN 45 days left Hard to apply

Public Humanities Projects

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program. The purpose of this program is…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.041 ⏰ Dec 16, 2026 💰 $1 – $2,000,000
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National Digital Newspaper Program

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections and Infrastructure is accepting applications for the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP). The purpose of this…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.042 ⏰ Jan 13, 2027 💰 $1 – $325,000
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Historic Preservation grants by state

California (12)

Historic Preservation grants by applicant

Nonprofits (41) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (39) Tribal Nation (33) City / Municipal Government (32) County Government (27) State Government (24) Public Authority (19) Public University (18) Tribal Organization (17) Private University (16) Museum (15) Public K-12 School (12)

Frequently asked questions

How many historic preservation grants for state government are available?
Grantoria currently lists 24 historic preservation grants for state government, of which 5 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 November 4, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $5K to $2.2M, 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 for state government, 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 for State Government

State governments fund restoration of historic buildings, preservation of archaeological sites, archival digitization, and heritage tourism infrastructure through 7,474 active grants. The National Park Service leads funding in this category, supporting projects that protect cultural resources while strengthening community identity and economic vitality across regions.

Most grants are competitively awarded, with typical funding between $25,000 and $750,000. Half of recipients must secure cost-sharing partners, expanding project impact. When refining your search, filter by support type to distinguish between capital projects like building restoration versus capacity-building grants for staff training and preservation planning.

The free database of U.S. federal grants for nonprofits and grant writers — updated daily from official sources, Grants.gov, SAM.gov and other official resources.

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