Heritage Preservation Grants for Nonprofits

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Community Foundation for Monterey County

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Application Deadline:
  • Impact Grants: March 20, 2026
  • Small Grants: February 27, June 30, and October 30, 2026

The Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC) is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all residents of Monterey County, CA.

The Impact Grants program supports initiatives…

The DuPage Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 27, April 24, June 26, August 28, and October 30, 2026

The DuPage Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life throughout DuPage County, IL.

The JCS Arts, Health, & Education Fund (JCS Fund) Visual Arts and Music Mini-…

Revelstoke Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026
Grant Range: $1000 - $5000

The mission of the Revelstoke Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life for the people of Revelstoke, BC, and electoral area B of the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

The…

Australian National Maritime Museum

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Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026

The Australian National Maritime Museum, through the Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme (MMAPSS), offers funding to regional museums and organizations to help preserve or…

Charro Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28, 2026
Average Grant: $2500 - $25000

The mission of the Charro Foundation is to promote education through scholarships and other educational programming, and to promote youth activities, sports, and cultural enrichment in the…

McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest

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Application Deadline:

February 28, 2026 no later than 4:00 PM
Average Grant: $10000 - $25000

McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest (MLMCF) provides support for projects that enhance the McLeod Lake Mackenzie Community Forest tenure area and benefit the communities of McLeod Lake and…

Rivers and Area Community Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28, annually, by 5 p.m.

The Rivers and Area Community Foundation provides support to enhance the quality of life in the town of Rivers, MB and the surrounding area.

The Foundation administers the Thomas Sill…

Missoula Downtown Foundation

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Application Deadline:

February 28, 2026

The Missoula Downtown Foundation supports and promotes the enhancement of arts and culture, livability, economy, safety, and infrastructure of the greater Downtown Missoula, MT, area.

The…

Heritage preservation is the method by which we can maintain a cultural, historical and architectural legacy for the future. Nonprofits are often at the forefront of providing this kind of protection. But these sorts of activities do not come cheaply. This is where heritage preservation grants come in, allowing nonprofits to have the funds to continue their missions.

These grants can be used for all kinds of activities and programs. This can involve the direct restoration and preservation of historic sites and artifacts, as well as documentation of oral histories, as well as digitizing records. 

There are a range of organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. Traditionally this included federal agencies, such as the National Endowment for the Arts or the Institute of Museum and Library Services. There are also many private foundations involved in this space, such as the Getty Foundation. 

When drafting a heritage preservation grant proposal, it's essential to demonstrate that you have a solid understanding of the cultural or historical sites or artifacts you are looking to preserve. You also need to have clear data on the potential threats to the heritage you are looking to protect. Good places to start looking for information could include the World Monuments Fund or the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.  

If you need more tips on writing grant proposals, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also start browsing a great selection of heritage preservation grants for nonprofits right here, all open for applications.