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2025-2027 Oregon Heritage Grant
$20,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and local governments in Oregon for projects that preserve and interpret the state's cultural heritage, particularly those that highlight underrepresented voices and enhance public access to heritage resources.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Environmental Protection Fund Grants Program for Parks, Preservation and Heritage (EPF)
$675,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofits in New York for the acquisition and improvement of parks, historic sites, and heritage areas, with increased funding available for projects in high-poverty areas.

Environment
Nonprofits
Rural Maryland Prosperity Investment Fund (RMPIF) Grants - Regional Planning and Development Councils
Contact for amount
State of Maryland
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2024

This funding supports regional planning and development councils in Maryland to enhance economic growth and infrastructure in rural areas, with each council eligible for up to $600,000 to address local challenges.

Community Development
County governments
MD Two Fifty Once in a Generation Grant Program
$15,000
Maryland Department of Planning (MDP)
State

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.

Community Development
County governments
General Operating Support Grant Program
Contact for amount
District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, that focus on the arts, humanities, or arts education, helping them sustain their essential operations and promote cultural engagement in the community.

Arts
Exclusive - see details
Idaho State Historical Society’s Community Enhancement Grant Program 2026
$2,500
Idaho State Historical Society
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to Idaho-based nonprofits and local governments for projects that preserve and promote the state's historical heritage through community engagement and educational initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program
$7,500
New York State Council on the Arts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance for the professional conservation of historically and culturally significant objects held by nonprofit museums and cultural organizations in New York State, with a focus on promoting diversity and inclusion.

Arts
Nonprofits
Certified Local Government Grant
$16,000
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to certified local governments in Oregon for various historic preservation projects, including surveys, planning, and public education initiatives.

Humanities
County governments
Woodland Indian Arts Program
$6,000
Wisconsin Arts Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2024

This program provides funding to Native-led organizations and communities in Wisconsin to support and promote traditional and contemporary Native American arts and cultural practices.

Arts
Nonprofits
Conservation License Plate Grant Program
$20,000
New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This program provides funding for the preservation and conservation of significant publicly owned historic buildings and artifacts that reflect New Hampshire's cultural heritage.

Humanities
Nonprofits
The Arkansas Heritage Grant
$5,000
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism (Division of Arkansas Heritage)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Arkansas for projects that celebrate and promote the state's cultural, historic, and natural heritage.

Humanities
Nonprofits
African American Heritage Grant - Capital Grants
$200,000
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This program provides funding for preservation and improvement projects that celebrate and protect sites significant to African American history in New York State.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Iowa Cultural Leadership Cohort Program
$4,500
Iowa Arts Council (IAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 9, 2025

This program provides leadership training and funding to small to mid-sized nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Iowa to enhance their operational capacity and sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
Grants for Creative Individuals
$5,000
Massachusetts Cultural Council (Mass Cultural Council)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides $5,000 to support creative learning projects in Massachusetts schools that engage K-12 students in the arts, humanities, and sciences, particularly benefiting historically underfunded organizations and diverse communities.

Arts
Individuals
Capacity Building Projects
$20,000
Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Maryland museums, libraries, and historical organizations to enhance their capacity through projects like digitization, marketing, and strategic planning, fostering long-term sustainability and community engagement.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program
$25,000
Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma for projects that preserve and promote the state's historical collections and educational initiatives.

Humanities
State governments
VTC VA250 Tourism Marketing Program
$10,000
Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to Virginia-based organizations for marketing commemorative events and programs celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, focusing on themes of history, freedom, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Arts
Exclusive - see details
State Aid to Public Libraries
$18,000,000
The State Library of North Carolina
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to public libraries in North Carolina to enhance their services and ensure professional management, benefiting communities across the state.

Education
Exclusive - see details
Indiana Dunes Tourism Grant Program
$5,000
Indiana Department of Tourism (Indiana Dunes Tourism)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations in Porter County, Indiana, for projects, events, and marketing efforts that attract visitors and boost local tourism.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Survey and Planning Grant Program
$100,000
West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (SHPO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports historic preservation projects, such as surveys and educational initiatives, primarily for Certified Local Governments, but also available to various non-profit and educational organizations.

Humanities
City or township governments