Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants
Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grants support nonprofits and local governments in preserving, restoring, and rehabilitating Pennsylvania’s historic properties for public use.
Funder: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Portal opens) | December 7, 2026 (Optional pre-application) | March 1, 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$100,000 with a 50/50 cash match; reimbursable awards for 24-month projects
Summary: Supports construction projects that preserve, restore, or rehabilitate publicly accessible historic properties in Pennsylvania.
Key Information: Funded properties require a preservation covenant lasting up to ten years.
Description
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) administers these grants through the Commonwealth’s Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund. The program helps nonprofit organizations and local governments preserve, restore, and rehabilitate historic places for public use while retaining their historical and architectural value. Projects must advance Pennsylvania’s current statewide historic preservation plan and follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
Supported work includes structural and masonry repairs, roofing and waterproofing, doors and windows, interior finishes, historic landscapes and gardens, building systems, fire protection, and accessibility improvements. The program emphasizes sound preservation practice, community benefit, and public understanding of significant historic resources rather than new construction or routine maintenance alone.
