National Trust Preservation Fund
Forecasted
National Trust Preservation Fund supports local groups with seed money and technical expertise for preservation projects, building public understanding, participation, and private-sector support.
Funder: South Dakota State Historical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Annual application cycle) | June 2027 (Annual application cycle) | October 2027 (Annual application cycle)
Funding Amounts: Competitive matching grants generally range from $2,500 to $5,000
Summary: The National Trust Preservation Fund provides seed money for local preservation projects, technical expertise, and public engagement.
Key Information: This is a National Trust for Historic Preservation program listed by the South Dakota State Historical Society.
Description
The National Trust Preservation Fund is a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that provides seed money to encourage preservation at the local level. The South Dakota State Historical Society includes this national program among its historic preservation funding opportunities. Grants help local groups obtain the technical expertise needed to move particular preservation projects forward while building community understanding and participation.
The program seeks to stimulate public discussion about preservation and introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques. It also encourages financial participation by the private sector. Together, these priorities connect local project planning and expertise with broader public involvement in preservation. Some special funds support different eligible project types and have their own requirements.
