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!

• The National Trust Community Investment Corporation (NTCIC) Awarded $50 Million in NMTC Allocation
  "The National Trust Community Investment Corporation (NTCIC) is pleased to announce that we have been awarded $50 million in New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation authority by the CDFI Fund of the U.S. Treasury Department. With this year’s award, NTCIC will deploy our historic preservation-based community investment strategy of saving and repurposing old, underinvested buildings across the country to spur economic growth and support vibrant communities..."
  Posted:

  11/17/2022

  Source:

  National Trust Community Investment Corporation (NTCIC)
• Preservation of Pullman Company Clock Tower and Grounds Receives Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation
  "The Pullman National Monument and State Historic Site in Chicago, Illinois, was honored with the National Trust/Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation during the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s annual PastForward Conference National Preservation Awards..."
  Posted:

  11/16/2022

  Source:

  Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
• Introducing the 2022 Massachusetts Most Endangered Historic Resources List
  "Since 1993, the Massachusetts Most Endangered Historic Resources Program has been an important education and advocacy campaign for PM, helping us identify endangered historic resources from across the state and work collaboratively with partners toward positive preservation outcomes..."
  Posted:

  11/15/2022

  Source:

  Preservation Massachusetts
• More Than $19M Awarded for Maryland Revitalization Projects
  "The Hogan administration recently announced the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), a division of the Maryland Department of Planning, awarded 16 projects more than $19 million in revitalization tax credits, leveraging more than $92 million in additional investment..."
  Posted:

  11/15/2022

  Source:

  Preservation Maryland
• Virtual Spring Internship at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
  "The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)’s Office of Federal Agency Programs is seeking a spring semester, 20 hour/week intern to support the agency’s training program on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The internship will be supervised by Training Specialist Katry Harris..."
  Posted:

  11/15/2022

  Source:

  Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
• Department of Interior Remarks: Preserve Sites Connected to Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley
  "President Biden can build on his profound legacy as vice president through his partnership with President Obama, where together they designated 29 new national monuments to tell a more accurate American story..."
  Posted:

  11/14/2022

  Source:

  National Trust for Historic Preservation
• West Virginia State Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants Available
  "Applications are now being accepted for FY 2023 Historic Preservation Survey and Planning grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH)..."
  Posted:

  11/4/2022

  Source:

  My Town WV LLC
• National Program Will Award Over Two Million Dollars in Grants to 16 Historically Significant Congregations Across the U.S.
  "The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is pleased to announce its 2022 grantees, totaling $2,165,000 in funds awarded. Sixteen historically significant congregations have been admitted into the prestigious program, which provides capital grants of up to $250,000 and hands-on technical assistance to congregations undertaking significant preservation projects..."
  Posted:

  11/3/2022

  Source:

  National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Job Opportunity: Directory of Philanthropy Position at Historic Seattle, Seattle, Washington
  "Historic Seattle invites applications for the position of Director of Philanthropy. Our incoming Director of Philanthropy will be a talented and experienced individual joining a cohesive senior staff team and organization of individuals dedicated to its mission. Our fundraising program is supported by a great team of individuals with specific focus on community, donor, and constituent engagement primarily through our annual fund program, grant writing, estate giving and major gifts programs..."
  Posted:

  10/31/2022

  Source:

  Historic Seattle
• New Report: Buffalo's Historic Districts Boost Economy, Racial Equity
  "New study lends heft to the notion that Buffalo's historic preservation efforts offer more benefits than just nostalgia.."
  Posted:

  10/31/2022

  Source:

  Mark Sommer, The Buffalo News
• Paid Library Internship at the Maryland Historical Trust, Crownsville, Maryland
  "The Maryland Historical Trust seeks a library intern to assist with various projects to increase accessibility and awareness of the library’s collection. This is a paid internship ($15.00/hour). Interns will receive a total amount not to exceed $6,000.00 paid in bi-weekly increments based on the number of hours worked..."
  Posted:

  10/30/2022

  Source:

  Maryland Historical Trust
• Addressing the Future of Preservation with The Relevancy Project (The National Trust for Historic Preservation)
  "The Relevancy Project (TRP) is one way that Landmarks Illinois is taking action to address our concerns about preservation’s future. These concerns have grown after years observing challenges to preservation ordinances, incentives and funding, and demolition trends.."
  Posted:

  10/29/2022

  Source:

  Priya Chhaya, The National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Job Listing: Communications Manager Job Opportunity, Architectural Heritage Center, Portland, Oregon
  "The Communications Manager is key to bringing increased public attention to Portland’s historic built environment at a critical time in the city’s evolution. The Communications Manager develops and implements effective and engaging communications across multiple platforms to articulate the value of preservation..."
  Posted:

  10/29/2022

  Source:

  Architectural Heritage Center, Portland, Oregon
• Deadline Extended: Fitch Fellowships - Accepting Applications for 2023 Funding
  "Applications for 2023 funding are now being accepted. Applications must be submitted by November 2, 2022, at 11PM EST. Applicants may apply for one of three available grants: the FITCH Mid-Career Fellowship, the Robert SILMANAward, and the Samuel H. KRESS Mid-Career Fellowship..."
  Posted:

  10/27/2022

  Source:

  James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation
• Two Upstate Opera Houses Supported by Preservation League Grants
  "Since including Opera Houses on its statewide Seven to Save list of endangered historic sites in 2018, the Preservation League of NYS has proactively worked to study and assist opera houses across New York State..."
  Posted:

  10/26/2022

  Source:

  Preservation League of NYS
• Governor Phil Scott Announces Winners of Over $4 Million in Downtown and Village Center Tax Incentives
  "Governor Phil Scott and the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) today announced over $4 million in funding supporting a record number of rehabilitation and revitalization projects throughout Vermont’s designated downtown and village centers..."
  Posted:

  10/25/2022

  Source:

  Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD)
• Reminder: Upcoming Deadline for FY2022 African American Civil Rights (AACR)
  "Applications are due November 8, 2022. The goal of the African American Civil Rights grant program is to preserve and protect sites associated with the struggle for equality from the transatlantic slave trade forward. AACR Grants are funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), administered by the NPS, and will fund a broad range of preservation projects including survey and inventory, National Register nominations, oral histories and more. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and do not require non-Federal funding match..."
  Posted:

  10/24/2022

  Source:

  State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
• Save America's Treasures Grant Program Accepting Applications for FY2022
  "The National Park Service is now accepting applications for the Save America’s Treasures (SAT) grant program. The SAT program provides preservation and conservation assistance to nationally significant historic sites and collections..."
  Posted:

  10/19/2022

  Source:

  States Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
• Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times: An Introduction (National Preservation Institute)
  "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..."
  Posted:

  10/18/2022

  Source:

  National Preservation Institute
• Job Opportunity: Research & Preservation Specialist II - Easement Inspector Position at Maryland Historical Trust, Crownsville, Maryland
  "This contractual position serves as the Easement Inspector for the Easement program within MHT’s Office of Preservation Services and monitors and evaluates the condition of properties protected by historic preservation easements held by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT)..."
  Posted:

  10/14/2022

  Source:

  Maryland Historical Trust
• Essex National Heritage Commission Receives New Capacity Building Grant from National Park Foundation
  "The National Park Foundation announced on September 12, 2022 that Essex Heritage is one of 41 park partner organizations to receive a Strong Parks, Strong Communities grant from the National Park Foundation, the official nonprofit partner to the National Park Service..."
  Posted:

  10/5/2022

  Source:

  Essex Heritage
• African American Civil Rights (AACR) FY2022 Application Resources
  "The National Park Service announces availability of grant funding through African American Civil Rights Grant Program (AACR). The program will document, interpret, and preserve sites and stories telling the full story of the long struggle for African American civil rights from the transatlantic slave trade onwards across two separate grant funding opportunities..."
  Posted:

  10/4/2022

  Source:

  State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
• Announcing Save America's Treasures Grant Recipients for FY2021
  "The National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services today announced $24.25 million in Save America’s Treasures grants to fund 80 projects in 32 states and the District of Columbia..."
  Posted:

  10/3/2022

  Source:

  State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
• Fitch Fellowships: Now Accepting Applications for 2023 Funding
  "Applications for 2023 funding are now being accepted. Applications must be submitted by October 27, 2022, at 11PM EST. Applicants may apply for one of three available grants: the FITCH Mid-Career Fellowship, the Robert SILMAN Award, and the Samuel H. KRESS Mid-Career Fellowship..."
  Posted:

  10/3/2022

  Source:

  James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation
• Nearly $550,000 in Historic Preservation Grants Awarded to Louisiana Programs
  "The Louisiana office of Cultural Development’s Division of Historic Preservation and Division of Archaeology recently awarded $548,185 in Historic Preservation Fund grants to support 21 projects, trainings, surveys and scholarships within various communities across the state. The grants include $416,215 in Survey and Planning grants; $95,970 toward eight Certified Local Government (CLG) community projects, with $36,000 dedicated to the CLG program to support trainings and scholarships..."
  Posted:

  10/3/2022

  Source:

  Jennie Garcia, Survey and Planning Grants Coordinator, Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans

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!