African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund National Grant Program
Forecasted
African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund National Grant Program supports organizations preserving Black heritage through restoration, staffing, planning, and interpretation to deepen understanding of U.S. history.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$150,000, with category-specific limits and project periods of 12–24 months
Summary: Supports preservation, staffing, planning, and interpretation projects that protect and elevate African American cultural heritage.
Key Information: Applicants must have an active EIN and IRS-recognized tax-exempt status, directly or through an eligible fiscal agent.
Description
The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund awards annual National Grant Program grants to advance preservation at places connected to Black history across the United States and its territories. The program supports sites of African American activism, achievement, and resilience, using preservation to advance positive social change and a fuller understanding of American history.
Four funding categories support physical preservation, organizational capacity, project planning, and programming and interpretation. Work may include restoring historic buildings, creating preservation-focused staff positions, developing implementable stewardship plans, or collaborating with artists and scholars on storytelling and public education. Selection emphasizes historic significance, the impact of assistance, and project readiness, including the organization’s ability to sustain improvements and activities.
