Conservation License Plate Grant Program
The Conservation License Plate Grant Program funds the preservation of New Hampshire’s publicly owned historic sites and artifacts, supporting projects that follow national rehabilitation standards.
Funder: N.H. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
Due Dates: October 16, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | November 13, 2026 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; no match required; project duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Supports preservation of significant publicly owned historic resources and artifacts in New Hampshire.
Key Information: Projects must adhere to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
Description
The Conservation License Plate Grant Program, administered by the New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources and funded by the N.H. Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, provides financial support for the conservation and preservation of significant publicly owned historic resources and artifacts central to New Hampshire’s heritage. Grants are available for preservation projects involving historic buildings, structures, archaeological sites, and other resources that are eligible for or listed on the New Hampshire State or National Registers of Historic Places. The program aims to help municipalities, counties, state agencies, and eligible nonprofits maintain and protect properties that enrich the state's collective history.
