African American Heritage Preservation Program Grants
Forecasted
The African American Heritage Preservation Program Grants by the Maryland Historical Trust fund preservation, restoration, and research projects for sites significant to African American history in Maryland.
Funder: Maryland Historical Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $250,000 per project; suggested minimum request is $10,000; no match required; approximately $5 million available annually.
Summary: Funds construction-related projects preserving buildings, sites, and communities significant to African American history and culture in Maryland.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected—verify on the program page before applying.
Description
The African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) is a competitive grant program administered by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) in partnership with the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC). The program supports the preservation, rehabilitation, acquisition, and interpretation of sites, buildings, and communities that are significant to African American history and culture in Maryland. Funding is provided for capital projects, including restoration, new construction, stabilization of endangered properties, and pre-development services that directly support capital work.
Projects must demonstrate a clear and direct connection to African American heritage and benefit the public. Eligible activities include construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, and pre-development work such as studies, architectural plans, and archaeological investigations. The program aims to safeguard and celebrate the legacy of African American communities across the state.
