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FY2026 ABPP - Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant
$17,400,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations to acquire and protect historically significant battlefield lands from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War.

Natural Resources
State governments
ABPP - Battlefield Interpretation Grant
$200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofits, and tribal organizations in enhancing the interpretation and education of historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict across the United States.

Humanities
State governments
Legends & Loreยฎ Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Operating Grants
$500,000
Bravo Greater Des Moines
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on arts, culture, heritage, or interpretive science in the Greater Des Moines area, helping them sustain operations and enhance their community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
FY2025 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual State Historic Preservation Office Grants
$2,200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This program provides annual matching funds to state and territorial historic preservation offices to support the preservation and recognition of historic properties across the United States.

Humanities
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
MD Two Fifty Fellows Paid Internship Grant Program
$7,500
Maryland Two Fifty Commission
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This program provides funding for paid internships at museums and historical organizations in Maryland, aimed at connecting students and recent graduates with professional experience while promoting diversity and mentorship in the cultural sector.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Inclusive History Grant Program
$4,000
Maryland Two Fifty Commission
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding initiative supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Maryland that are dedicated to researching and sharing the diverse and inclusive histories of the state, particularly those narratives that highlight the experiences of under-represented communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary (APS 2025)
$24,999
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to France)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This grant provides funding for non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and government bodies in the U.S. and France to create projects that celebrate the historical and cultural ties between the two nations in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

International Development
Nonprofits
Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition
$750,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for projects that preserve and enhance access to historical documents related to America's founding era.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes
$25,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Arts)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

Jun 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $25,000 to nonprofit organizations and local governments for arts projects that celebrate notable figures in American history as part of the 250th anniversary of American Independence.

Arts
Nonprofits
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Cultural and Paleontological Resource Management- Bureau wide
$30,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that preserve and enhance access to cultural and paleontological resources on public lands, targeting state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofit groups.

Environment
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

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
Preserving Black Churches
$500,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides financial support to historically Black churches across the United States for preservation projects that honor their cultural significance and community roles.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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