DAR Historic Preservation Grants
The DAR Historic Preservation Grants fund projects that preserve historic American records, artifacts, and sites through restoration, conservation, and digitization efforts.
Funder: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (portal opens) | October 2026 (submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per grant; minimum request $500; $250,000 awarded annually; 1:1 cash match required.
Summary: Supports projects that preserve historic records, artifacts, and sites in line with DAR’s mission to safeguard American history.
Key Information: Applicants must secure matching funds and obtain sponsorship from a DAR chapter or state society.
Description
The DAR Historic Preservation Grants program, administered by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), provides financial support for projects that preserve historic records, objects, and sites across all eras of American history. Eligible projects include the restoration of historic buildings, conservation of artifacts, digitization or preservation of documents, restoration or relocation of site markers, and cemetery monument conservation. The aim is to create tangible, lasting benefits that align with DAR's mission of historic preservation and public recognition of DAR's contribution is required.
