African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund National Grant Program
This grant supports preservation, restoration, planning, and interpretation projects at sites significant to African American history across the United States.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Last day to submit questions for the Q&A period (projected) | February 2027: Full application submission deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$150,000 per award, depending on project type; typical grant period is 12–24 months.
Summary: Supports preservation, restoration, interpretation, and organizational capacity at sites significant to African American history in the United States.
Key Information: Highly competitive; all dates are projected—confirm on program page before applying.
Description
This annual grant program supports preservation projects at sites of African American cultural heritage across the United States. Funding is available for four project types: Capital Projects (restoration, rehabilitation, stabilization), Organizational Capacity (staffing for preservation), Project Planning (developing preservation plans and assessments), and Programming & Interpretation (education, arts, and storytelling initiatives). The program aims to preserve and elevate Black history by funding urgent, feasible, and impactful projects that strengthen the stewardship and interpretation of historic resources.
