Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund
Supports Route 66 businesses in preserving historic places and uplifting underrepresented community stories through capital, planning, and outreach projects.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (full application deadline, projected) | January 2027 (application period closes, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$10,000 per award; one-year project period; no match required
Summary: Supports Route 66 businesses in preserving historic places and highlighting underrepresented community stories through capital, planning, and outreach projects.
Description
This grant program is designed to support small, independently owned businesses located along the Route 66 corridor in preserving historic assets, promoting economic development, and elevating the stories and heritage of communities that have been historically underrepresented. Funding is available for capital improvements, planning, and marketing or outreach initiatives that celebrate the diverse narratives of Route 66 communities. The program encourages creative approaches to preservation, sustainability, and storytelling, aiming to ensure that the full history and cultural impact of Route 66 is recognized and sustained for future generations.
