National Trust Preservation Fund
National Trust Preservation Fund supports local groups starting preservation projects and seeking technical expertise, while fostering public discussion, preservation awareness, and private-sector participation.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (typical) | February 1, 2027 (typical) | June 1, 2027 (typical)
Funding Amounts: Competitive matching grants generally range from $2,500 to $5,000
Summary: Seed grants help local groups start preservation projects, build technical expertise, and engage their communities.
Key Information: Special funds may have different deadlines and support different projects.
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 highlights this national program among funding opportunities relevant to preservation work in the state.
The grants are intended to help local groups get projects started and obtain technical expertise. They also aim to stimulate public discussion, introduce people to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation from the private sector.
