HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative
This grant helps HBCUs create expert-led plans to preserve and protect their historic campuses, buildings, and landscapes as key sites of African American heritage.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application open) | February 2027 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Over $2 million invested to date; individual awards typically support preservation planning for HBCU campuses or buildings.
Summary: Supports HBCUs in developing Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plans to preserve historic campuses, buildings, and landscapes.
Key Information: This is a projected/forecasted opportunity—dates and details may shift; check program page for updates.
Description
The HBCU Cultural Heritage Stewardship Initiative, administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and partners, provides technical assistance and funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for the development of Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plans. The initiative aims to empower HBCUs to protect, preserve, and leverage their historic campuses, buildings, and landscapes, which are vital symbols of African American achievement and pride. Funding supports hiring preservation consultants and access to targeted expertise, while also promoting the visibility of HBCU history and fostering collaboration among HBCU leadership and preservation professionals.
