Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund
The Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund supports small businesses in preserving historic sites and underrepresented stories along Route 66, funded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates: January 23, 2024 | November 12, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $5,000–$10,000; no match required; one-year project period.
Summary: Supports small, independently owned businesses along Route 66 in preserving historic places and amplifying underrepresented community narratives through capital, planning, and outreach projects.
Key Information: Only brick-and-mortar, non-franchise, for-profit businesses in Route 66 communities are eligible.
Description
This grant program provides financial support to small, independently owned businesses along the Route 66 corridor that are committed to preserving historic sites and highlighting the stories of underrepresented communities. The fund is designed to spur economic development and ensure the legacy of Route 66 is sustained for future generations. Grants may be used for capital improvements, planning, and marketing or outreach activities that revitalize historic assets and foster inclusive storytelling.
