E. Jay Matsler Trust for Historic Preservation
The E. Jay Matsler Trust for Historic Preservation funds projects in Lubbock and Hale counties, Texas, to protect, restore, and preserve local historical assets and heritage.
Funder: Community Foundation of West Texas
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Approximately $20,000 awarded annually across all grants from the fund; one grant per year per fund.
Summary: Supports historic preservation projects in Lubbock and Hale counties, Texas, focused on protecting, restoring, or preserving historical assets.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the online portal by midnight on the due date; decisions are made ~60 days after the deadline.
Description
The E. Jay Matsler Trust for Historic Preservation provides annual grant funding for projects that protect, restore, or preserve historical assets in Lubbock and Hale counties, Texas. Established through a bequest to the Community Foundation of West Texas, the trust honors the legacy of Mr. Matsler, a descendant of a Hale County pioneer family and a passionate advocate for local historic preservation. The program seeks to maintain and celebrate the region's cultural and architectural heritage through targeted support for preservation initiatives.
