Conserving Black Modernism Grants
Grant supports preservation planning and recognition of modern architecture by Black architects in the U.S., funding research, technical studies, and sustainability efforts for significant 20th-century sites.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 per grant; 12-month project period; requests below $150,000 not reviewed
Summary: Supports preservation planning for modern architecture in the U.S. designed by Black architects, emphasizing recognition, stewardship, and sustainability.
Key Information: Forecasted cycle—dates are projected; only one grant per organization per round; projects must focus on buildings by Black architects/designers.
Description
This initiative, led by the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF) in partnership with the Getty Foundation, is dedicated to preserving and recognizing modern architecture designed by Black architects and designers in the United States. The program funds preservation planning, professional training, education, and storytelling efforts to elevate the legacy of Black Modernist pioneers. Grants provide resources for critical planning documents and technical assistance to support the long-term sustainability of significant 20th-century modernist sites.
