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!

• 2027 Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grants for Private Non-Profit Organizations
  The Historic Preservation Matching Grant Program is a 1:1 matching grant of up to $10,000 for exterior work on historic properties owned or leased by non-profit organizations...
  Posted:

  10/2/2026

  Source:

  Preservation Massachusetts
• Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Announces 2026 Awards
  The Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy today announces four Wright Spirit Awards and two Conservancy Awards for 2026. The Wright Spirit Award has been given annually since 1991 to recognize extraordinary commitment to preserving the built works of Frank Lloyd Wright and enriching his legacy...
  Posted:

  9/29/2026

  Source:

  Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy
• ACHP Advance New Regulations that Devastate Protections for Historic Properties
  These revisions will devastate our ability to protect and preserve historic places and would dramatically curtail public participation in federal decisions that affect local communities..
  Posted:

  9/28/2026

  Source:

  Cultural Heritage Partners
• IRS Establishes Conservation Easement Office
  The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announcedthe establishment of the Office of Conservation Easements. This new office will centralize technical expertise and handle specialized tax, valuation, and procedural disputes involving conservation and historic preservation easements.
  Posted:

  9/28/2026

  Source:

  Internal Revenue Service
• Section 106 Provisions of National Historic Preservation Act Under Threat
  In July, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation proposed and advanced extensive and damaging changes to the Section 106 regulations of the National Historic Preservation Act. These changes will dramatically erode the value and impact of the Act, and weaken existing review processes for historic and cultural places.
  Posted:

  9/28/2026

  Source:

  Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
• DCPL Joins Coalition of 600+ Organizations to Defend and Strengthen the Section 106 Process
  This morning, DCPL joined an unprecedented coalition of more than 600 Tribal Nations, preservation and conservation organizations, professional associations, businesses, museums, historical societies, and state and local organizations to deliver an open letter and brief to every member of Congress with a blunt message: Section 106 works. Congress should protect it, strengthen it, and build on 60 years of success...
  Posted:

  9/26/2026

  Source:

  DC Preservation League
• Autumn 2026 Heritage Grants Available from Spokane Preservation Advocates https://www.preservationdirectory.com/news/autumn-2026-heritage-grants-available-from-spokane-preservation-advocates/ Spokane
  Applications are now open for our Autumn 2026 Heritage Grants, with awards of up to $5,000 for preservation efforts across Spokane County. That includes things like historic research, restoration work, interpretive signage, and creative ways to connect folks with local history.
  Posted:

  9/24/2026

  Source:

  Spokane Preservation Advocates
• More Funds for Preservation Projects
  Preservation Massachusetts is pleased to announce the 2027 round of the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grant Program. Funding for this program is provided by The 1772 Foundation, which has made $135,000 available for preservation projects in the Commonwealth. We are beyond grateful to The 1772 Foundation for continuing this funding program.
  Posted:

  9/16/2026

  Source:

  Preservation Massachusetts
• Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times: An Introduction
  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:

  9/15/2026

  Source:

  National Preservation Institute
• Tennessee Wars Commission Grant Fund Grant Cycle Opening
  The Tennessee Wars Commission, the Tennessee Historical Commission division responsible for preserving the state’s significant military history, has announced the August 31, 2026 opening of this year’s grant cycle for the Tennessee Wars Commission Grant Fund (TWCGF).
  Posted:

  9/14/2026

  Source:

  Tennessee Wars Commission
• The Nashville Nine: 2026 Nominations Open Through October 5th
  The Nashville Nine—formerly Historic Nashville, Inc.’s annual list of at‑risk historic places—is now carried forward under the Preserve Nashville umbrella, continuing a long‑running tradition of spotlighting endangered sites across the city. Each year’s Nine elevates the buildings, districts, and cultural places that define Nashville’s character and need focused attention before they’re lost.
  Posted:

  9/11/2026

  Source:

  Preserve Nashville
• Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in National Park Service et al. v. National Trust
  We are deeply disappointed in the Supreme Court’s ruling today and respectfully disagree with the majority’s opinion on standing. It is noteworthy that the majority did not weigh in on whether the ballroom project was in fact legal.
  Posted:

  9/10/2026

  Source:

  National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Votes to Amend Section 106 Regulations, Leaving the Public Out of Consultation
  In July, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) proposed changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) that raise concerns about preserving historic sites and the public's ability to engage with these cultural resources.
  Posted:

  9/9/2026

  Source:

  DC Preservation League
• National Park Service Honors Victims and Heroes  of 9/11 with $4 Million for Memorials
  The National Park Service today awarded a total of $4 million through the 9/11 Memorial Act Grant Program to support the operation, security and maintenance of the National September 11 Memorial in New York City and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia.
  Posted:

  9/7/2026

  Source:

  National Park Service
• On-Demand Advanced Training on the Interpretation and Application of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
  A new webinar on mills, industrial buildings, and warehouses has been added to the recorded training series on the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.
  Posted:

  9/4/2026

  Source:

  Technical Preservation Services, National Park Service
• Now Accepting Nominations: 2026 Historic Preservation Awards
  Preservation New Jersey is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards!
  Posted:

  8/14/2026

  Source:

  Preservation New Jersey
• ACHP Proposal Would Gut Key Preservation Protections
  On Friday, July 17, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) proposed damaging revisions to the regulations for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). If implemented, these new rules would dramatically diminish the effectiveness of the NHPA and the current legal protections for historic and cultural places.
  Posted:

  8/13/2026

  Source:

  Historic Hawaii
• Your Section 106 To Do List (National Trust for Historic Preservation)
  As the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) advances a sweeping and damaging proposal to rewrite the regulations for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, your insights, stories, and advocacy will help make the case for why preservation matters not just to history but to the future we share.
  Posted:

  8/11/2026

  Source:

  National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) is Facing the Most Significant Regulatory Threat of its Nearly 60-Year History
  On July 24, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) voted to advance a proposed rewrite of the Section 106 regulations that would make public comment optional, narrow the definition of historic properties eligible for federal review, and substantially weaken Tribal consultation requirements.
  Posted:

  8/10/2026

  Source:

  Preservation Massachusetts
• Call for Nominations for the 2026 - 2027 Preservation Awards (Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach
  The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach is pleased to announce its annual Call for Nominations for awards that celebrate outstanding contributions to the preservation, design, and stewardship of Palm Beach’s unique architectural, botanical, and cultural heritage.
  Posted:

  8/8/2026

  Source:

  Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach

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!