Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund
The Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund offers grants for preserving, acquiring, and restoring historic landmarks and memorials on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$25,000 per grant; approx. $70,000 available annually; projects typically funded for one year.
Summary: Supports acquisition, maintenance, and preservation of historic landmarks and memorials on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Key Information: Applicants must be nonprofits or public agencies; organizational membership required before funds are released.
Description
The Bartus Trew Providence Preservation Fund, administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, provides grants to support the acquisition, maintenance, and preservation of historic landmarks and memorials on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The fund aims to empower local organizations to proactively address preservation challenges through property acquisition, bricks-and-mortar projects, and technical assistance, while also fostering public awareness of the region’s unique heritage. Established by a gift from Bartus Trew, the fund seeks to make a significant impact on the protection and interpretation of historic properties in the area.
