National Trust Preservation Funds
The National Trust Preservation Funds provide seed grants for planning, education, and outreach to advance local historic preservation efforts.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 | February 2027 | June 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range from $2,500 to $5,000; one-year projects; 1:1 match encouraged.
Summary: Supports local preservation projects with seed funding and planning/education grants to foster community-based historic preservation.
Key Information: Only eligible nonprofit/public organizations with or willing to obtain qualifying memberships can receive funding.
Description
The National Trust Preservation Funds provide competitive, small grants to nonprofit organizations and public agencies engaged in local historic preservation projects in the United States. The program is designed to stimulate public engagement, help organizations access technical expertise, and introduce new audiences to historic preservation. Funding supports planning activities, capacity building, and educational outreach, rather than construction or academic research, with the goal of sparking community action and increasing organizational effectiveness in preservation.
