Abandoned African-American Cemeteries Grants
Supports research, documentation, and preservation of historic abandoned African-American cemeteries in Florida through restoration, maintenance, and interpretive projects.
Funder: Florida Department of State
Due Dates: July 10, 2026 | June 1, 2027 (recurring annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per project; 12-month grant period; no match required.
Summary: Supports research, preservation, and protection of abandoned African-American cemeteries in Florida.
Description
This program, administered by the Florida Department of State's Division of Historical Resources, provides competitive grants to support the preservation, protection, and research of historic and abandoned cemeteries with documented African-American interments in Florida. Funding is available for projects such as cemetery research (identification of descendants and historical documentation) and cemetery protection (restoration, maintenance, security, and interpretive features). The program emphasizes adherence to approved preservation standards and long-term planning to ensure these sites are safeguarded for future generations.
