Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawaiʻi
The Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawaiʻi supports research-driven preservation and restoration of historic sites in Hawaiʻi, funded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | June 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000; total annual funding from the endowment is approximately $15,000.
Summary: Supports preservation and enhancement of historic places in Hawaiʻi through project grants to eligible nonprofits and public agencies.
Key Information: Projects must be located in Hawaiʻi; eligible applicants must be nonprofits or public agencies.
Description
The Sam and Mary Cooke Preservation Fund for Hawaiʻi, managed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in partnership with the Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation, provides financial support for projects that preserve, restore, or interpret historic sites across Hawaiʻi. The fund aims to safeguard Hawaiʻi’s cultural heritage by supporting a wide range of preservation activities, including consulting services, educational programs, acquisition, and restoration work. Grants are awarded through a competitive process that prioritizes projects with significant impact and strong community involvement.
