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Historic Preservation and rehabilitation of land, homes, libraries, museums, film, art, cultural and religious resources. Historic preservation of historical buildings and preservation of historical landmarks.

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Grants and In-Kind Donations to New Mexico and Texas Nonprofits and Individuals for Botanical ...

Deadline 11/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to New Mexico and Texas nonprofit organizations, communities, and individuals for botanical projects. Funding is intended for activities that promote the conservation, education, research, and restoration of native plants. A...

GrantWatch ID#: 175262
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Organizations, Agencies, and Individuals for Landmark Nominations in Elig...

Deadline 12/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Washington organizations, municipalities, and individuals for projects related to historic preservation in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to assist with the preparation of landma...

GrantWatch ID#: 213372

Grants to Missouri Nonprofits to Promote the Arts and Maintain Parks in Eligible Locations

Deadline 12/01/25 LOI Date: 08/01/25

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations to promote the arts and preserve parks in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and submit a letter of intent before applying. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life through support of the arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215436

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribal Governments, and IHEs for the Translation and Prepa...

Deadline 12/03/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are encouraged for long...

GrantWatch ID#: 151063

Grants to British Columbia Nonprofits to Establish Goodwill Between the Local Forest Society a...

Deadline 12/31/25

Grants to British Columbia nonprofits, groups, charitable organizations, and institutions in eligible locations to establish goodwill between the local forest society and the local community. Funding is intended for the focus areas of public relations, community involv...

GrantWatch ID#: 165461

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits for Agriculture and Environment-Based Projects in Eligible Locati...

Deadline 12/31/25

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote agriculture and the environment in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and initiatives within the focus areas of farming; agriculture; preserving natural resources; and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209502
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies to Preserve Significant Humanities Resour...

Deadline 01/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies to enhance the care and conservation of noteworthy humanities collections. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to a month to finalize. Funding is in...

GrantWatch ID#: 181003
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for the Preservation of Humanities Materi...

Deadline 01/09/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal governments for the preservation of humanities materials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 151066
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes to Create a Digital Datab...

Deadline 01/09/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for the creation of a nationwide searchable database of historic newspapers. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take as long as o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177357
Upcoming

Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Local Residents

Deadline 01/11/26 LOI Date: 09/04/25

Grants of up to $12,000 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for local families and individuals. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs that promote ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 171790

Grants to Tennessee Nonprofits and Agencies for Environment, Youth, Elderly, and Historic Pres...

Deadline 01/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Tennessee nonprofit organizations and government entities, including libraries and local departments, for local community programs and projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the focus areas of environment, youth, elderly, and hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216496
Upcoming

Grants to Tennessee Organizations to Preserve and Restore Historic Properties

Deadline 02/01/26

Grants to Tennessee organizations to preserve and restore historic properties. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, historic district design guidelines, archaeological and architectural surveys, building restoration, and educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 176968

Grants to Vermont Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Children, Advance Economic Opportunity, a...

Deadline 02/02/26

Grants to Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that enhance the lives of families and children, promote conservation and environmental education, and advance economic development. The funding source values the educational aspects of proposals. Pref...

GrantWatch ID#: 178426

Grants to Central Virginia Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote and Educate the Public About Rur...

Deadline 02/15/26

Grants to Central Virginia nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote an understanding of farming communities and rural life. Funding may be used for projects and programs in the areas of education, environment, and community enrichment.

GrantWatch ID#: 159113

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for Environmental Projects

Deadline 02/15/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, schools, and agencies for new or ongoing environmental stewardship projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for efforts to improve local water quality and address related land issues. Eligible applicants are l...

GrantWatch ID#: 165030
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Grants to Montana Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Pr...

Deadline 02/28/26

Grants to Montana nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, agencies, individuals, and Tribal governments for projects to preserve historic structures. Funding is intended for projects with local or regional significance. Goals of the program include economic dev...

GrantWatch ID#: 200420

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities for Projects to Benefit the Local ...

Deadline 03/01/26

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofits, school districts, and local governmental agencies for charitable programs that benefit the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that support education, healthcare, seniors and youth, and environmental a...

GrantWatch ID#: 160383

Grant to a Michigan Nonprofit for an Architectural Preservation Project

Deadline 03/17/26

Grant of $25,000 to a Michigan nonprofit organization to support an architectural preservation project within the state. Funding is intended to recognize and assist groups or individuals seeking to preserve historic Michigan artifacts, architecture, or sites. Projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179992

Grants to West Virginia Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Schools, and Individuals for Preser...

Deadline 03/31/26

Grants to West Virginia nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and individuals to conserve, protect, and restore significant buildings and properties. Funding is intended to promote the preservation, rehabilitation, prote...

GrantWatch ID#: 179315

Cooperative Agreements to Maine Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies to Restore Fish Ha...

Deadline 03/31/26

Cooperative agreements to Maine nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies for wildlife preservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote fish habitat ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194578

Grants to Newfoundland and Labrador Organizations and Individuals to Preserve Indigenous Cultu...

Deadline 04/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Newfoundland and Labrador Indigenous organizations and individuals for projects related to preserving Indigenous culture and traditions. Funding is intended to build capacity among local Indigenous groups in the areas of knowledge and skills ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167666

Grants to Ohio Master Artists to Teach Folk and Traditional Arts to Dedicated Apprentices

Deadline 04/01/26

Grants of up to $4,000 to Ohio master artists to teach folk and traditional arts to one or two dedicated apprentices in an intensive, year-long learning process. Funding is intended to support study and cultural exchange between master artists and qualified apprentices...

GrantWatch ID#: 178201
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Grants to Washington Agencies and Tribes for Projects that Promote Outdoor Recreation

Deadline 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

Grants to Washington state and local government agencies, Tribes, and political subdivisions for land acquisition and development projects to enhance outdoor recreation. Applicants must submit a preliminary plan prior to submitting a full proposal. Required registratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 137054
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Agencies to Protect and Restore Waterfronts and Aquatic Lands

Deadline 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

Grants to Washington local, state, and tribal governmental agencies for the protection and enhancement of aquatic lands, including shorelands, harbor areas, tidelands, and beds of navigable waters. Funding may be used for the improvement, protection, or acquisition of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147293
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Agencies and Nonprofits to Preserve and Restore Farmland

Deadline 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

Grants to Washington government agencies and nonprofit conservancy associations and corporations to acquire and restore farmlands. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended for the purchase of development rights on farmland...

GrantWatch ID#: 170408
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Agencies and Nonprofit Conservancies to Preserve Forestlands and Habitats

Deadline 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

Grants to Washington government agencies and nonprofit organizations to conserve forestlands throughout the state. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for property acquisitions and activities to restore and improve f...

GrantWatch ID#: 182653
Upcoming

Grants to Washington Agencies, Tribes, Conservation Nonprofits, and Special Districts for Envi...

Deadline 04/30/26 Conference Date: 02/11/26

Grants to Washington government agencies, tribes, nonprofit conservation organizations, and special districts for environmental projects. Funding is intended to support projects to purchase, restore, and develop local forests and forestland. Typical projects include la...

GrantWatch ID#: 191886
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Historian for Outstanding Historical Research Related...

Deadline 12/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International historian employed by a public agency to recognize outstanding historical research that directly informs public policy. Eligible topics include environmental history, the history of public works and infrastructure, insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 175931

Grants to Florida Organizations and Individuals for Projects Promoting Sustainability

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Florida organizations and individuals in eligible locations for projects that promote sustainability. Funding is intended to support projects that are relevant to community priorities, such as economic and social revitalization, public health, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 129633

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Counties

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Indiana IHEs, schools, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended for projects in focus areas of education, health, charitable service, community improvement, cultural affair...

GrantWatch ID#: 130114

Grants to California Nonprofits. Agencies, and Tribes in Eligible Locations to Acquire and Imp...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, agencies, and tribes in eligible locations to ensure open spaces are available to residents. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding may be requested for land acquisition, improvements, or a comb...

GrantWatch ID#: 141961

Grants to Michigan Nonprofits to Address Local Cultural, Educational, Environmental, and Human...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Michigan nonprofit organizations to impact the local community in eligible locations. Funding is intended to further cultural, educational, environmental, and humanitarian enrichment. Past funding included support to local schools, homeless shelters, pet resc...

GrantWatch ID#: 142852

Grants to Local California Governments and Jurisdictions for Coastal Environmental Research an...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California local governments and coastal jurisdictions to develop coastline plans or update existing plans. Funding is intended for research and planning projects that address issues including climate change and sea level rise. The purpose of the grant is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143254

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Preserve Public Art in Eligible Locations

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to preserve public art in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives to preserve publicly accessible works of art that represent local civic and cultural heritage. Eligible projects are located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 144861

Grants to Iowa Agencies and Nonprofits for Cultural, Recreational, and Educational Attractions

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Iowa local government agencies and nonprofit organizations for projects to increase tourism to local communities. Applicants must submit an Intent to Apply prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives that enhance cultura...

GrantWatch ID#: 145080

Grants to Missouri Municipalities to Promote Recycling and Reduce Waste in Eligible Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Missouri municipalities in eligible locations for recycling and waste management projects. A resolution must be passed with the city council before submitting an application. Funding may be requested for a range of activities, including backyard composting, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 145672

Grants to California Organizations and Individuals for Projects and Events that Benefit the Co...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 and grants of up to $500 to California individuals and organizations for projects and events that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for projects that align with the following areas of focus: environment, arts and cultur...

GrantWatch ID#: 151712
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Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits and Agencies for the Purchase and Preservation of Natural Areas

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Wisconsin local units of government, nonprofit organizations, and community partners for the purchase of land in order to protect natural regional resources in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 152260
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Grants to Virginia Nonprofits to Enhance the Quality of Life of Local Residents in Eligible Lo...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Virginia nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life of local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs within a range of focus areas including but not limited to environmental preservation, arts and culture, health and well...

GrantWatch ID#: 153537

Grants to USA Tribes, Agencies, and Nonprofits to Strengthen Native Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations including schools and IHEs for projects that benefit Native nations and people. Grant funds are intended to support land-related projects. Eligible proposals support the recovery and retention of In...

GrantWatch ID#: 154595
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Grants to New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, Arts Programs, Faith-Based Entities, and Community ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of $500 to New Jersey nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, faith-based organizations, and community groups for arts projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist new and emerging organizations requiring a small amount of funding. Projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 156820

Grants to New York Nonprofits to Strengthen and Preserve Jewish Art, Culture, and Institutions

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations and synagogues in eligible communities to preserve and support Jewish institutions and Jewish culture. Funding is intended to support programming related to Israeli history and culture, the Holocaust, genocide, Jewish heritage...

GrantWatch ID#: 157524
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and IHEs for Ocean Conservation Projects

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation. Funding is specifically intended for projects related to supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas surrounding island ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159199

Grants to Texas Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Texas nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations for projects and programs that benefit local residents. The Foundation funds a wide variety of charitable activities, including education, health care, cultural arts, and public servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 161696

Grants to California Organizations and Agencies for Activities and Programs to Benefit Eligibl...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to California nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and activities that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support projects and services that promote diverse cultural activities and community events, support community cohesi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162437

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Natural Resources Conservation

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Upper New York State nonprofit organizations and municipalities to promote the conservation of land and natural resources. The Foundation supports community-based conservation organi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162471
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects that Advance the Presentation...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for collection-based programs that improve the presentation and understanding of art from the United States. Applicants are required to submit concept notes prior to a full grant application. Consideratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 162528

Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador Nonprofits an...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Ontario, Alberta, Northwest Territories, and Newfoundland and Labrador registered charities, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, education institutions, and indigenous and community groups for activities that build and strengthen communities in elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 162810

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs to Enhance the Local Community

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and community agencies for programs to enhance the local community in eligible locations. Funding may be used to establish or expand programs, address community needs, or build community capacity. Eligible projects benefit Park...

GrantWatch ID#: 164045

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Arts-Related Activities in Eligi...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individuals for small-scale arts-related activities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to advance the work of local organizations, craftspeople, musicians, artists, historians, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164228
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