African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund National Grant Program
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The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund National Grant Program supports preservation, planning, and interpretation of sites significant to Black history, funded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$150,000 per award, depending on project type; project periods range from 12–24 months.
Summary: Annual grant supporting preservation, planning, and interpretation at sites significant to Black history in the US.
Key Information: Only one application per organization per cycle; projects must focus on historic resources at least 50 years old with Black cultural heritage significance.
Description
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund National Grant Program, administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and educational institutions to support the preservation, planning, and interpretation of sites and resources significant to African American history and culture across the United States. The program is designed to help safeguard, restore, and elevate places that have shaped Black experiences, offering funding for capital improvements, organizational capacity, project planning, and public programming. Preference is given to projects in underrepresented regions and those leveraging additional resources.
