Funding News & General Resources
Below you will find articles and press releases about historic and cultural funding news, restoration efforts across the United States, financial resources, and information of interest to the historic preservation and cultural resources community.
We have also collected the best general resources that will assist you in learning more about national funding programs (with some great programs in Canada, too!). There is information on working with the National Park Service, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, to name a few.
Funding In The News
Below are links to recent news articles related to financial resources and funding sources for historic preservation, building restoration, cultural resource preservation, and the arts. Topics include: tax credit information; grants, loans and other financial services; historic preservation successes and threats; and work-training and educational program announcements and information.
New links to articles added multiple times weekly!
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"We are currently seeking nominations for the Historic Pittsford Preservation Achievement Awards. Nominations are due May 15, 2024. The awards recognize individuals, groups, or organizations that have made outstanding efforts that support Historic Pittsford’s mission and made a significant contribution to historic preservation. Historic Pittsford provides leadership, advocacy and education to preserve Pittsford’s diverse historic resources..."Posted:5/1/2024Source:Historic Pittsford
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"Radle, who has been involved in the development and construction fields for over 15 years, is the executive director of Preservation Buffalo Niagara, the region's leading organization focused on preserving and maintaining Buffalo's stock of old and historic buildings..."Posted:4/30/2024Source:Jonathan D. Epstein, The Buffalo News
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"The NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Grant Program: Preservation Supplies and Site Assessment is a partnership of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) that provides funds to purchase collection management supplies and support for half-day museum site assessments for museums, historical, and cultural organizations in New York State. The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation has provided additional dedicated support for projects from Long Island and New York City..."Posted:4/26/2024Source:Greater Hudson Heritage Network
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"American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced that applications are open for the fourth installment of the “Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program.” This year, the program will award double the number of grants, with the total amount of grant funding increasing to $2.5 million from $1 million. Fifty U.S. historic small restaurants will receive $50,000 each, up from 25 restaurants in years past. The grant program is funded by American Express and administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation..."Posted:4/21/2024Source:National Trust for Historic Preservation
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"A bill introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives would allow the recipient of a transferred state historic tax credit (HTC) to carry the excess credit forward seven years. H.B. 699 would allow a taxpayer to either receive a refund or carry forward the excess for HTC applications received after April 30, 2023..."Posted:4/9/2024Source:Novogradac
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"This week President Biden released his administration's FY25 budget request, laying out their priorities for the year ahead. The request isn't binding, but can serve as a marker to kick-off debates on spending levels. This includes specific funding requests for the Department of Interior and the National Park Service..."Posted:4/9/2024Source:Preservation Action
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"Two recently released reports highlight the success of the federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) and the continued economic impact..."Posted:4/5/2024Source:Preservation Action
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"The Historic Districts Council (HDC) is pleased to announce its Six to Celebrate, our annual listing of historic New York City neighborhoods that merit preservation attention..."Posted:4/3/2024Source:Historic Districts Council (HDC)
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"As the Georgia General Assembly eyes the extension and expansion of the state's historic rehabilitation tax credit program, advocates stress the urgency and benefits of legislative action. HB1116, the proposed bill, aims to extend the program through 2035 and double its funding cap, a move heralded by preservationists statewide..."Posted:4/1/2024Source:Muhammad Jawad, BNN
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"The National Park Service certified historic rehabilitation projects in fiscal year 2022 totaling $7.3 billion of private investments as part of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program, contributing more than $13.7 billion of output in goods and services to the United States economy, generating approximately 122,000 jobs, and adding an overall $7 billion in gross domestic product (GDP)..."Posted:3/29/2024Source:National Park Service
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"The Landmark Society Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Preservation Awards program. Each fall, The Landmark Society presents awards to projects, individuals, and organizations who, through their dedication and hard work, have contributed to historic preservation in our nine-county area..."Posted:3/29/2024Source:The Landmark Society of Western New York
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"The NY Statewide Preservation Conference is returning to Rochester, and Early Bird Registration is now open (through March 14th)! We can’t wait to see you in the Flower City, April 15-17, 2024, for three days of exploration, conversation, and education..."Posted:3/28/2024Source:The Landmark Society of Western New York
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"An investigation of any grants database using the search terms “historic preservation” or “cultural resources” will yield minimal results. During times of economic hardship, and the resulting narrowing of priorities for funders, results may be downright nonexistent. Learn how to evaluate a cultural resource project for its value in serving broader community needs..."Posted:3/27/2024Source:National Preservation Institute
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"Sacred Places Indiana (SPI) awarded over $2 million in grants to help seven historic churches and congregations in Indiana to address repair needs with their buildings..."Posted:3/26/2024Source:Indianapolis Recorder
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"The Preservation League of New York State is thrilled to be starting its 50th Anniversary year with a brand-new grant opportunity for New York nonprofits. Organizations with an ownership interest in, or a long-term lease of, a historic property requiring preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation, are invited to apply for the inaugural year of funding for the League’s new capital grant program..."Posted:3/22/2024Source:Preservation League of NYS
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"The National Park Service today awarded $5 million to eight projects in six states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund‘sHistory of Equal Rights grant program, which focuses on the preservation of sites directly associated with the struggle for all Americans to gain equal rights..."Posted:3/21/2024Source:National Park Service
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"Are you part of the preservation community and want to develop your leadership skills and expand your professional impact? Apply for the Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship..."Posted:3/20/2024Source:The Campaign for Historic Trades
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"The National Park Service issued two reports highlighting the successes of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program this week..."Posted:3/20/2024Source:Preservation Maryland
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"The Society of Architectural Historians is pleased to announce the launch of our new website at www.sah.org. The updated website, the first major site redesign since 2012, features a more modern design that meets web standards and provides an improved user experience..."Posted:3/20/2024Source:Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)
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"Are you a highly skilled historic preservationist with National Register knowledge and experience? The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking a Historic Preservation Specialist to work as a National Register reviewer, focused on assisting the public with determinations of eligibility and National Register nominations. Join us in preserving the treasured history of Pennsylvania..."Posted:3/19/2024Source:Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office
General Funding Resources
Below is a short list of agencies, organizations and resources that can provide general information about financial resources for historic preservation, cultural resource management, and the arts.
National Park Service:
- Technical Preservation Services
- Tax Incentives for Preserving Historic Properties
- Historic Preservation Tax Incentives
- 20% Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit
- State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants
- National Register of Historic Places
- Technical Preservation Services Publications
*Please note: The National Park Service frequently changes the URLs for their resources. Please alert us if you find a broken link. You can also do a web search by looking up the name of the resource listed above, as the resource most likely is still online (just in a new location).
National Trust for Historic Preservation:
- African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
- Find Preservation Funding
- The National Main Street Center
- National Fund for Sacred Places
- Historic Tax Credits
Partners for Sacred Places:
PreservationDirectory.com:
Tax Credits & Incentives:
- See resources under "National Park Service" listed above
- Rehabilitation Tax Credit (Historic Preservation) FAQs (Internal Revenue Service)
- Rehabilitation Tax Credit - Real Estate Tax Tips (Internal Revenue Service)
- Rehabilitation Tax Credit PDF (Internal Revenue Service)
- Historic Preservation Tax Credits 101 (Heritage Ohio)
- Historic Preservation Tax Credits 201 (Heritage Ohio)
- Historic Tax Credit: Mini Edition (YouTube Presentation by Preservation Buffalo Niagara)
Preservation Easement Programs:
- Easements to Protect Historic Properties: A Useful Historic Preservation Tool with Potential Tax Benefits, prepared by the National Park Service, Technical Preservation Services
- Establishing and Operating an Easement Program to Protect Historic Resources by Elizabeth Watson and Stefan Nagel, updated by Julia H. Miller and Ross M. Bradford, with contributions by Thompson Mayes
Building Arts & Traditional Building Resources:
- Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: Traditional Trades Training Programs & Resources
- National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (National Park Service)
Arts Funding:
- Americans for the Arts: Funding Resources
- Grantmakers in the Arts
- National Endowment for the Arts: How the US Funds the Arts
Canada: General Funding Resources:
- National Trust for Canada: Regeneration Works - Find Funding
- National Trust for Canada
- The Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals
*Please note: The HistoricFunding.com database doesn't currently include resources for Canada, but we did want to provide some general resources to assist our friends to the North!