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!

• National Preservation Law Conference: Explore This Year’s Agenda
  Preservation law is evolving rapidly in response to recent administrative actions and legal challenges. This year’s National Preservation Law Conference will bring together a roster of national experts as they share timely insights, a broad range of perspectives, and provide strategies for advancing preservation law in a changing landscape.
  Posted:

  7/13/2026

  Source:

  Preservation Leadership Forum
• Take Action: Support the African American Civil Rights Network Act
  The African American Civil Rights Network (AACRN), a National Park Service (NPS) program, connects more than 130 historic sites, NPS units, and research programs dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Civil Rights Movement.
  Posted:

  7/13/2026

  Source:

  National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Grant Deadlines Approaching- Apply for Several HPF Grant Opportunities
  The National Park Service is now accepting applications for the African American Civil Rights grant program, the History of Equal Rights grant program, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) preservation grant program. All of these grants are funded through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and help support important preservation work across the country. The deadline for applications for all of these programs is quickly approaching.
  Posted:

  7/12/2026

  Source:

  National Park Service
• Paul Bruhn Revitalization Grant Looking Up Downtown ROUND 2 Application Period Open
  Minnesota Main Streets by Rethos is happy to announce applications are now open for the second round of Looking Up Downtown grants.
  Posted:

  7/11/2026

  Source:

  Rethos
• Call for Entries: Traditional Building’s 2026 Raphael Awards For Excellence in Classical Architectural Drawing
  In May 2023, Traditional Building launched a new drawing competition, the Raphael Award, named in honor of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbina (1483-1520), a leading painter of the Italian Renaissance who was a renowned draftsman as well. The award seeks to encourage the study of Classical and Neoclassical architecture through the practice of drawing and painting by hand. We are pleased to announce a call for entries for our third annual competition.
  Posted:

  7/10/2026

  Source:

  Traditional Building
• Legislation Introduced to Provide More Certainty to Historic Preservation and Conservation Easements
  This week Congressman Mike Carey (R-OH) introduced the Historic Preservation and Land Conservation Certainty Act in the House. This bill would provide property owners with a statutory settlement structure to resolve outstanding tax controversy around their use of the conservation easement program. This new settlement program would align with Congressional reforms included in the SECURE 2.0 provisions of the 2022 Omnibus bill.
  Posted:

  7/10/2026

  Source:

  Preservation Action
• Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) Seeking Nominations for the 2026 Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation (Posted: June 16, 2026)
  The Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) is seeking nominations for the 2026 Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation. This awards program recognizes persons, organizations, and projects that have achieved distinction in the field of historic preservation. Award recipients will be recognized during the Opening Plenary at the PLACES Conference October 6 - 8 in Ellensburg, WA.
  Posted:

  6/30/2026

  Source:

  Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP)
• Announcing the 2026 Most Endangered Sites List (Columbus Landmarks)
  Since 2014, Columbus Landmarks’ annual list of Most Endangered Sites creates awareness and stimulates redevelopment of historic properties. This list represents an immediate opportunity to achieve our vision for Columbus: a thriving, creative city that values and protects its architectural and cultural legacy and is committed to equity, sustainable growth, and design excellence.
  Posted:

  6/29/2026

  Source:

  Columbus Landmarks
• Brent Leggs Unanimously Elected as the 11th President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
  The Board of Trustees of the National Trust for Historic Preservation has unanimously elected Brent Leggs as the organization’s 11th President and CEO, effective immediately. Leggs previously served as executive director of the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (Action Fund), a division of the National Trust that he founded in 2017 through which he has raised more than $200 million to preserve historic places across the country.
  Posted:

  6/28/2026

  Source:

  National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Community Programming
  The Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Community Programming recognizes community-led initiatives that encourage public engagement in Canadian history. Applications are evaluated on their audience reach, impact, and contribution to a greater public understanding of Canada’s history.
  Posted:

  6/24/2026

  Source:

  National Trust for Canada
• Updated Maps Released to Assist Your Historic Tax Credit Advocacy
  The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently posted updated federal Historic Tax Credit state maps featuring newly added investment data and project lists for FY25. This includes updates maps and project lists for all 50 states and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S Virgin Islands and now encompass updated data and Part 3 certifications from 2001 to 2025. These maps demonstrate the impact of the HTC and are a valuable and effective tool to assist your advocacy efforts.
  Posted:

  6/23/2026

  Source:

  The National Trust for Historic Preservation
• DC Preservation League Joins Coalition to Protect West Potomac Park
  Today, the DC Preservation League joined a coalition of advocacy, conservation, and historic preservation organizations, and an individual Washington, DC resident to save West Potomac Park.
  Posted:

  6/18/2026

  Source:

  DC Preservation League
• Job Opportunity: Executive Director, NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission, New York, New York
  The Executive Director will have oversight of LPC’s $8.1 million budget and 80 employees, and will develop and implement strategies to improve the agency’s performance. Working closely with the Chair, the Executive Director will develop agency-wide strategic plans, develop and advance policies, initiate and coordinate special projects, typically multi-department or multi-agency in nature.
  Posted:

  6/18/2026

  Source:

  NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission
• Scholarship & Honors for 10 Allegheny County Students
  Our organization has awarded a scholarship and nine-Honorable Mention-awards to college-bound students in Allegheny County who care deeply about the history and distinctive built-environment of our city and region.
  Posted:

  6/18/2026

  Source:

  Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
• Job Opportunity: Operations & Communications Manager, The L’enfant Trust, Washington, DC
  The L’Enfant Trust is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to preserve and revitalize Washington, D.C.’s historic communities. The Trust, an early pioneer of the use of conservation easements, holds over 1,155 easements protecting Washington, D.C.’s historic buildings from demolition or inappropriate alterations.
  Posted:

  6/17/2026

  Source:

  The L’enfant Trust
• Preservation Action Responds to Harmful Provisions in Transportation Reauthorization Bill
  As we've seen in other bills, historic preservation reviews have increasingly been targeted in efforts to accelerate infrastructure projects. The recently introduced Build America 250 Act contains harmful provisions that would exempt a huge number of transportation projects from important historic preservation reviews.
  Posted:

  6/17/2026

  Source:

  Preservation Action
• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Establishes Timeline for Section 106 Review at Summer Board Meeting
  Last week the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation(ACHP) held their summer board meeting. The primary regulatory issue on the agenda was the previously discussed review of the 800 regulations that form the backbone of how Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) is implemented.
  Posted:

  6/16/2026

  Source:

  Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
• Job Opportunity: Historic Preservation Lead Planner, City of Tucson, Tucson, Arizona
  The Historic Preservation Lead Planner position at the City of Tucson’s Planning and Development Services Department is responsible for supporting a variety of historic preservation and land use planning projects, reviewing proposed developments and demolitions for compliance with codes and policies, coordinating and staffing committee and board meetings, conducting historical research and evaluations, reviewing historic preservation reports, managing historic preservation projects, conducting community outreach, gathering technical information, and assisting the public regarding zoning, land use, and historic preservation.
  Posted:

  6/16/2026

  Source:

  City of Tucson
• This Is Historic: National Grassroots Campaign to Unite Voices for Historic Preservation
  In 2026 historic preservation groups are marking several important milestones, including the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 60th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act, and 50th anniversaries of the Historic Preservation Fund and Historic Tax Credit. At the same time historic preservation is facing unprecedented challenges to historic places, narratives, and policies. Whether celebrating or advocating, we’ll make the most of our efforts if we speak with a unified voice.
  Posted:

  6/11/2026

  Source:

  National Preservation Partners Network
• Historic Preservation Grant Programs Now Accepting Applications
  After months long delays, the National Park Service is now accepting applications for three grant programs, the Save America's Treasures grant program, the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization subgrant program, and the Semiquincentennial preservation grant program. These grant programs are funded through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and help support important preservation work across the country. The deadline for applications is quickly approaching.
  Posted:

  6/5/2026

  Source:

  Preservation Action

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:

• Partners for Sacred Places: Fundraising Guide

PreservationDirectory.com:

• Grants & Funding Sources
• Directory of State Historic Preservation Offices

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!