DAR Historic Preservation Grants
DAR Historic Preservation Grants support local communities’ work to restore buildings, preserve records and artifacts, and conserve markers and monuments for lasting preservation of American history.
Funder: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Application period opens) | October 31, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500–$10,000 per grant; $250,000 awarded annually; projects completed within one year
Summary: Supports tangible, long-lived projects preserving historic buildings, records, objects, markers, and monuments from all eras of American history.
Key Information: Each application requires a sponsoring DAR chapter or state organization’s letter of support.
Description
The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) provides Historic Preservation Grants to help local communities preserve the American story. Historic preservation has been one of DAR’s three principal mission areas, alongside patriotism and education, since its founding in 1890. The program supports projects that preserve historic records, objects, and sites, with work from all eras and chapters of American history eligible for consideration.
Supported activities include restoring historic buildings, digitizing or preserving historic documents and records, and conserving historic objects and artifacts. Grants also support restoration, rededication, or relocation of existing historical site markers and conservation of cemetery headstones and monuments. Projects should be tangible and long-lived, producing lasting historic preservation benefits for posterity.
