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FY2024 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

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

Community Development
State governments
Scholarly Editions in American History
$3,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to create reliable editions and translations of important humanities texts, enhancing access and scholarship in American history.

Humanities
State governments
Virginia Humanities VA250 Grant Program
$10,000
Virginia Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits, educational institutions, and local governments for projects that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, promoting public engagement and historical reflection.

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

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

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
Southwest Intervention Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits and public agencies for urgent preservation projects and cultural heritage initiatives in the American Southwest.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and public agencies in Maryland's Eastern Shore to acquire, restore, and preserve historically significant landmarks and memorials.

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

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support for innovative preservation projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, aimed at fostering collaboration among public agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations to protect cultural and natural resources.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Community Fund for the Gore Mountain Region Grant
$1,000
Adirondack Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and local government entities in specific towns of New York State to enhance community life through projects in beautification, education, culture, and services for youth, seniors, and veterans.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Institutes for Higher Education Faculty and K-12 Educators
$220,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports professional development programs for higher education faculty and K-12 educators to deepen their understanding of the humanities through intensive study and collaboration.

Humanities
State governments
Landmarks of American History and Culture
$190,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 11, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for workshops that help K-12 educators and higher education faculty enhance their teaching of American history and culture through direct engagement with historical sites and resources.

Humanities
State governments
Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities
$250,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This funding opportunity supports training initiatives that equip scholars, humanities professionals, and advanced graduate students with advanced digital tools and methodologies to enhance their research in the humanities.

Humanities
State governments
Municipal Park and Trail Improvements in Pennsylvania
$250,000
Commissioners of Chester County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to municipalities in Chester County, Pennsylvania, for improving and developing public parks and recreational trails.

Recreation
City or township governments
Digital Humanities Advancement Grants
$350,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 22, 2025

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in developing innovative digital tools and research methods that enhance humanities scholarship and public engagement.

Humanities
State governments
Media Projects
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies in creating engaging media projects that explore humanities topics and reach broad audiences.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Fellowship Programs at Independent Research Institutions 2025
$565,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to independent research institutions, libraries, and museums to offer fellowships for advanced humanities research, fostering collaboration and access to unique resources for scholars.

Humanities
State governments
Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections
$420,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to cultural institutions like museums and libraries to implement environmentally sustainable strategies for preserving their collections and improving storage conditions.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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