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!

• 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
• National Trust for Historic Preservation Announces 2026 List of 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
  This week the National Trust for Historic Preservationannounced their 39th list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The annual list has proven to be a highly effective tool for shining a light on the threats facing our nation’s greatest treasures. The list uplifts and catalyzes community-led preservation resulting in increased visibility, public attention and new resources. Since 1988 the National Trust has identified and helped to raise awareness for more than 350 sites, only a handful of which have been lost.
  Posted:

  6/5/2026

  Source:

  National Trust for Historic Preservation
• House Holds Subcommittee Markup on Interior Appropriations Bill - Includes Cut to HPF
  This week, the House Appropriations Committee released theirFY27 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee bill draft. The bill includes $163.65 million for the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), $17.409 million below FY26 enacted levels. The bill also calls for deeper cuts to other programs important to historic preservation.
  Posted:

  6/1/2026

  Source:

  Preservation Action
• Preserve Christ the King Church - Sign the Petition
  Help Save the Pietro Belluschi-designed Christ the King Church. The Committee to Preserve Christ the King Church is working to stop the renovations to the historic Pietro Belluschi-designed Catholic parish in Milwaukie, Oregon.
  Posted:

  6/1/2026

  Source:

  Architectural Heritage Center
• The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program is Now Open
  The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program, named in honor of the late preservation leader from Vermont, fosters economic development in rural communities through the rehabilitation of historic buildings in those communities. The program provides recipients (referred to as prime grantees) with a single grant that is then regranted in smaller amounts to individual projects (subgrants).
  Posted:

  5/30/2026

  Source:

  National Park Service
• Lawmakers Introduce Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act
  Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA) recently reintroduced his Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act (H.R. 8501) in the House. This bill would allow for the HTC to be used on public school buildings. Current law makes it difficult for school districts to use the HTC because it requires the renovated building to serve a different purpose than before. This bill would waive that requirement, making it easier for school districts with historic but aging school buildings to finance those renovations and continue to serve as schools.
  Posted:

  5/29/2026

  Source:

  Preservation Action
• The Save America’s Treasures Grant Program is Now Open
  The Save America’s Treasures Grant Program is now open!
  Posted:

  5/29/2026

  Source:

  National Park Service
• Washington Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation Seeking Nominations for the 2026 Annual Awards for Outstanding Achievements in Historic Preservation
  We 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 on October 6 - 8 in Ellensburg, WA.
  Posted:

  5/29/2026

  Source:

  Washington Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation
• Commission Considers Eisenhower Executive Office Building Proposal - Preservation Action Submits Comments
  Preservation Action submitted comments earlier this week ahead of the National Capital Planning Commission's consideration of a harmful proposal to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's historic granite exterior bright white. The Eisenhower building was built in 1871 as the State, War, and Navy Building and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1969. The building's granite walls are significant character defining features.
  Posted:

  5/28/2026

  Source:

  Preservation Action
• HistoricFunding.com Announces Limited-Time Membership Special for Preservation and Arts Communities
  HistoricFunding.com is offering a special promotion on its annual membership to help preservationists, cultural resource managers, and artists access critical financial resources. From Wednesday, May 27 through Monday, June 1, 2026 (midnight EST), the yearly membership is reduced to $65 (regularly $85) when using promo code MAY2026 at checkout.
  Posted:

  5/28/2026

  Source:

  HistoricFunding.com

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!