Conservation License Plate Grants
Conservation License Plate Grants support New Hampshire public agencies and nonprofits in conserving publicly owned art and historic cultural resources to preserve cultural heritage and improve public access.
Funder: New Hampshire State Council on the Arts
Due Dates: October 16, 2026 (Extended LOI) | November 20, 2026 (Draft review) | December 4, 2026 (Extended application) | January 15, 2027 (Grant agreement) | December 31, 2027 (Final report latest deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,000–$30,000; no match required; project period December 1, 2026–November 30, 2027
Summary: Supports conservation of publicly owned art and historic cultural resources and projects improving public access to them.
Key Information: Resources must be publicly owned, and an approved mandatory Letter of Intent is required before applying.
Description
The New Hampshire State Council on the Arts administers these grants through the Conservation License Plate Program, commonly called the “Moose Plate” program. Funding supports conservation of publicly owned artworks and arts documents, maintenance or conservation of artistic elements in publicly owned historic cultural facilities, and improvements that make these resources accessible to the public.
The program connects preservation of New Hampshire’s cultural heritage with public use and benefit. Projects may protect original artworks or documents while improving access, or improve accessibility to historic cultural facilities and the arts programming held inside or outside them, including access for people with disabilities. Eligible cultural facilities regularly provide, or plan to provide, arts programming such as exhibits, workshops, performances, and community events.
