Historic Preservation Grants

GRANTS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Despite a variety of funding sources from federal, state and private sources, historically and for the foreseeable future there are more historic preservation projects than funding available. Those seeking funding for historic preservation projects must be diligent and persistent in seeking out and competing for grant funds that do exist. In addition to state and local programs, many local governments and non-profit organizations sponsor grant or loan programs for preservation of historical resources within their jurisdictions.

Additionally, preservationists must be creative in exploring tax incentive and loan programs, especially those that provide money for projects compatible with historic preservation goals such as adaptive reuses creating affordable housing or for recreational purposes. For example, a historic building that is adapted for senior housing units may be eligible for funding from state or federal housing programs or a historic building restored for use as a community center may be eligible for funding from recreation grant programs.

Click here for more information on POTENTIAL GRANTS for HISTORIC PRESERVATION

SAVE AMERICA'S TREASURES

The Federal Save America’s Treasures program is one of the largest and most successful grant programs for the protection of our nation’s endangered and irreplaceable and endangered cultural heritage. Grants are available for preservation and/or conservation work on nationally significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and historic structures and sites. Intellectual and cultural artifacts include artifacts, collections, documents, sculpture, and works of art. Historic structures and sites include historic districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects.

Grants are awarded to Federal, state, local, and tribal government entities, and non-profit organizations through a competitive matching-grant program, administered by the National Park Service in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.

NOTE: FY2008 Save America’s Treasures (SAT) grant awards will be announced after October 1, 2008. The deadline for FY2009 grant applications is anticipated for Spring 2009 dependent on funding.

The National Park Service will ONLY accept electronic applications through www.grants.gov, the Federal government grant Web site. Paper applications will NOT be accepted. Applicants must be registered before starting the application process. This registration process can take up to four weeks.

Program Details & Contacts

PRESERVE AMERICA

Preserve America is a White House initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage through developing a greater shared knowledge about the Nation’s past, strengthening regional identities and local pride, increasing local participation in preserving the country’s cultural and natural heritage assets, and supporting for the economic vitality of the nation's communities.

Cities, counties, towns and Indian tribes as well as eligible neighborhoods within cities with a population of 200,000 or more may apply to be recognized as “Preserve America communities.” Designated communities may compete for Preserve America grants. Guidelines, applications, and other information is available online at Preserve America.

PROPOSITION 40 UPDATE - CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT

The California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002" (2002 Resources Bond) funding component for historic preservation and museums is being administered by the California Council for Cultural and Historical Endowment, located in the California State Library Office.

The deadline for submitting grant applications for the third and final cycle of funding was 1 March 2007.

California Council for Cultural and Historical Endowment
California State Library
914 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814

PO Box 942837
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001
Endowment@library.ca.gov

916-653-1330 or 866-311-2178 (Toll Free)

The Resources Agency has created a website where the public can obtain information about projects in their community funded by Proposition 40. The information can be accessed by city, county, or zip code.
Prop 40 Project Award Information


Potential Funding Sources for Historic Preservation ACHP Guide to Historic Preservation Funding California Heritage Fund (CHF) Grant Program	Historic Preservation Grants GRANTS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION Despite a variety of funding sources from federal, state and private sources, historically and for the foreseeable future there are more historic preservation projects than funding available. Those seeking funding for historic preservation projects must be diligent and persistent in seeking out and competing for grant funds that do exist. In addition to state and local programs, many local governments and non-profit organizations sponsor grant or loan programs for preservation of historical resources within their jurisdictions. Additionally, preservationists must be creative in exploring tax incentive and loan programs, especially those that provide money for projects compatible with historic preservation goals such as adaptive reuses creating affordable housing or for recreational purposes. For example, a historic building that is adapted for senior housing units may be eligible for funding from state or federal housing programs or a historic building restored for use as a community center may be eligible for funding from recreation grant programs. Click here for more information on POTENTIAL GRANTS for HISTORIC PRESERVATION SAVE AMERICA'S TREASURES The Federal Save America’s Treasures program is one of the largest and most successful grant programs for the protection of our nation’s endangered and irreplaceable and endangered cultural heritage. Grants are available for preservation and/or conservation work on nationally significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and historic structures and sites. Intellectual and cultural artifacts include artifacts, collections, documents, sculpture, and works of art. Historic structures and sites include historic districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects. Grants are awarded to Federal, state, local, and tribal government entities, and non-profit organizations through a competitive matching-grant program, administered by the National Park Service in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. NOTE: FY2008 Save America’s Treasures (SAT) grant awards will be announced after October 1, 2008. The deadline for FY2009 grant applications is anticipated for Spring 2009 dependent on funding. The National Park Service will ONLY accept electronic applications through www.grants.gov, the Federal government grant Web site. Paper applications will NOT be accepted. Applicants must be registered before starting the application process. This registration process can take up to four weeks. Program Details & Contacts PRESERVE AMERICA Preserve America is a White House initiative that encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural and natural heritage through developing a greater shared knowledge about the Nation’s past, strengthening regional identities and local pride, increasing local participation in preserving the country’s cultural and natural heritage assets, and supporting for the economic vitality of the nation's communities. Cities, counties, towns and Indian tribes as well as eligible neighborhoods within cities with a population of 200,000 or more may apply to be recognized as “Preserve America communities.” Designated communities may compete for Preserve America grants. Guidelines, applications, and other information is available online at Preserve America. PROPOSITION 40 UPDATE - CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT The California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002" (2002 Resources Bond) funding component for historic preservation and museums is being administered by the California Council for Cultural and Historical Endowment, located in the California State Library Office. The deadline for submitting grant applications for the third and final cycle of funding was 1 March 2007. California Council for Cultural and Historical Endowment California State Library 914 Capitol Mall Sacramento, CA 95814 PO Box 942837 Sacramento, CA 94237-0001 Endowment@library.ca.gov 916-653-1330 or 866-311-2178 (Toll Free) The Resources Agency has created a website where the public can obtain information about projects in their community funded by Proposition 40. The information can be accessed by city, county, or zip code. Prop 40 Project Award Information