Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund
Supports preservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic sites along Route 66, funding projects that protect and share its cultural legacy.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: $2,500–$10,000 per project; generally 1-year grant term
Summary: Supports preservation and interpretation of historic places along Route 66 by funding projects that restore, rehabilitate, or educate about its cultural legacy.
Description
The Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund is designed to support projects that preserve, restore, and interpret historic places along the iconic Route 66 corridor. Administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this grant program provides financial assistance to public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations working to safeguard the legacy of Route 66. Eligible activities include bricks-and-mortar preservation, educational programs, conferences, and the creation of materials that promote historic preservation. The fund aims to ensure that Route 66’s historic sites and stories are protected and shared for future generations.
