[Rochester Area Community Foundation](https://www.racf.org)

May 8, 2026 (Full application deadline)

Typical grant size: $15,000–$20,000 per award; one-year duration.

Supports nonprofit projects to preserve historical sites and promote educational engagement with regional history in the Rochester area.

--- ## Description This grant supports nonprofit organizations working to preserve historical assets and foster educational initiatives that highlight the rich history and diverse populations of the Rochester, NY region. Funding is available for capital projects that maintain or restore historic sites, contribute to neighborhood revitalization, promote sustainability, and foster a sense of place. The program also funds educational programming designed to increase community engagement with local history and broaden understanding of the region’s cultural heritage. --- ## Due Dates - May 8, 2026: Full application deadline (applications due by 4:00 PM) --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size: $15,000 to $20,000 - Funding is generally for one-year projects --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or 509(a)(1) public organizations. - Projects must take place within the eight-county region served by the Rochester Area Community Foundation: Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates counties in upstate New York. - Public sector entities are eligible. - The Foundation does not fund special events, fundraising campaigns, religious activities, endowments, buildings (except for historical assets), or debt retirement. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online through the [Foundation’s grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=racfg). - New users must create an account; existing users can log in with their credentials. - The application deadline is May 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM. - Notification of funding decisions will occur in mid-August 2026. - For future opportunities and deadline updates, subscribe to the Foundation’s [Grant Opportunities newsletter](https://eepurl.com/iJIU0Y). --- ## Additional Information - Projects should demonstrate capacity for significant, lasting impact and include a clear plan of action. - Proposals should emphasize structural change, innovation, collaboration, inclusion, and leveraged community assets. - Measurable objectives and an evaluation plan are expected. - Funding is supported by several endowed funds dedicated to historic preservation in the region. Details on these funds can be found [here](https://www.racf.org/grants/endowed-funds-that-support-competitive-grants-in-historical-preservation/). --- ## External Links - [Program page](https://www.racf.org/grant/vitality-grants-preserving-historical-assets) - [Grant portal (apply online)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=racfg) - [Eligibility details](https://www.racf.org/grants/eligibility/) - [Grant schedule and overview](https://www.racf.org/grants/overview-and-grant-schedule/) - [Endowed funds supporting this grant](https://www.racf.org/grants/endowed-funds-that-support-competitive-grants-in-historical-preservation/) - [Subscribe to Grant Opportunities newsletter](https://eepurl.com/iJIU0Y) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | Address | |--------------------------|------------------------------|-------------------------------------|--------------|--------------------------------------------| | Annette Jiménez Gleason | Senior Program Officer, Vitality | [Grants@racf.org](mailto:Grants@racf.org) | 585.341.4372 | 500 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 | | General Foundation Info | — | — | 585.271.4100 | 500 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 | | Staff Directory | — | — | — | [Contact staff](https://www.racf.org/about/staff/) |

Vitality Grants: Preserving Historical Assets

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