Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund
The Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund by the National Trust for Historic Preservation supports projects that preserve and interpret historic sites and stories along the Route 66 corridor.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates: November 12, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Grants typically range from $2,500 to $10,000 per project; only one grant per organization per round, with a limit of three grants in two years.
Summary: Supports preservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic places along the Route 66 corridor through grants to nonprofits, public agencies, and tribal governments.
Key Information: Projects must demonstrate a geographic or thematic connection to Route 66 in IL, MO, KS, OK, TX, NM, AZ, or CA.
Description
The Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund, administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is dedicated to supporting the preservation and interpretation of historic places along the Route 66 corridor. The program provides financial assistance to public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for a variety of activities, including restoration, rehabilitation, stabilization, preservation, and educational initiatives. The fund aims to ensure the long-term protection and celebration of the cultural and historical significance of Route 66, fostering innovative projects and community engagement across the eight states traversed by the historic highway.
