Conserving Black Modernism Grants
Conserving Black Modernism Grants fund research and planning to preserve and recognize significant modern architecture by Black architects in the US, led by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application opening) | February 2027 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 per grant, 12-month project period; only one grant per organization per round.
Summary: Supports preservation planning and recognition of modern architecture by Black architects and designers in the US.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—check program page for updates.
Description
The Conserving Black Modernism Grants, administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in partnership with the Getty Foundation and the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, are designed to safeguard and celebrate the legacy of Black architects and designers in the modern architecture movement across the United States. The program funds preservation planning projects that document, assess, and plan for the rehabilitation and interpretation of significant 20th-century buildings, ensuring that the contributions of Black Modernist pioneers are recognized and sustained for future generations. Grants provide not only financial support but also technical assistance, promotion, and professional development opportunities.
