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 Park Service Awards $1.1 Million to Protect over 272 Acres at Four Civil War Battlefields
  "The National Park Service’s (NPS) American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) awarded $1,133,275 today in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants to protect 272.86 acres at four Civil War battlefields in Maryland, Mississippi, and Virginia..."
  Posted:

  3/17/2023

  Source:

  National Park Service
• Over $2 Million in Grants Awarded to Protect and Preserve Austin’s Historic Places
  "The City of Austin Economic Development Department announced more than $2 million in grant funds to preserve historic designated places in Austin through the Heritage Preservation Grant..."
  Posted:

  3/17/2023

  Source:

  City of Austin Economic Development Department
• Job Opportunity: Preservation Incentives Division Manager (Historic Preservation Manager), Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (Harrisburg, PA)
  "Are you interested in joining a proactive and dedicated team of preservationists, historians, and archaeologists? The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking a manager to lead the Preservation Incentives Division and help advance PA SHPO priorities..."
  Posted:

  3/16/2023

  Source:

  The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO)
• Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship, The Campaign For Historic Trades
  "To promote professional growth and innovation in the field of historic preservation, this fellowship is a one-year opportunity to pursue preservation leadership development. Fellows will demonstrate these skills through a capstone project completed under the guidance of a mentor and the fellowship committee..."
  Posted:

  3/3/2023

  Source:

  The Campaign For Historic Trades
• National Park Service Awards $4.48 million to Help Preserve America’s Equal Rights History
  "The National Park Service today awarded $4.48 million to eight projects in seven states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund‘s (HPF) History 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:

  3/3/2023

  Source:

  State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
• Women at the Forefront in New Art History Grant Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
  "The National Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the establishment of a new grant program that will celebrate the roles of significant women in art history, by funding the creation of new educational programming for young students (K-5) at historic sites and museums across the country..."
  Posted:

  3/3/2023

  Source:

  The National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Over $300,000 in Grants Awarded to Rehabilitate Vermont Landmarks and Historic Buildings
  "Governor Phil Scott, the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation (VDHP) and the Vermont Advisory Council on Historic Preservation announced today the awarding of grants totaling $321,363 to 20 municipalities and non-profit organizations in six counties to facilitate the restoration and rehabilitation of Vermont landmarks and important historic buildings and structures..."
  Posted:

  3/2/2023

  Source:

  State of Vermont, Office of Governor Phil Scott
• Applications Open for 2023 Historic Property Reinvestment Program
  "Competitive Program Helps Attract Long-Term Investment While Preserving NJ’s Historic Structures..."
  Posted:

  3/1/2023

  Source:

  New Jersey Business Magazine
• Letter: Tax credits help preserve Iowa's historic structures
  "Historic tax credits are a key component for many in rehabilitating historic buildings. The Historic Preservation Tax Credit program is controlled by the Iowa Legislature and, thus, is revisited each year..."
  Posted:

  3/1/2023

  Source:

  Jon Clingman, Telegraph Herald
• The Mississippi Department of Archives and History has announced the 2023 grantees for the Mississippi Historic Site Preservation Grant program (MHSPG)
  "The Mississippi Department of Archives and History has announced the 2023 grantees for the Mississippi Historic Site Preservation Grant program (MHSPG)..."
  Posted:

  3/1/2023

  Source:

  Gray Television, Inc.
• Backing Historic Small Restaurant Grant Program
  "What Historic Restaurant Should Get $40,000? Together with American Express, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is once again launching the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program to help restaurants address critical needs amid ongoing economic challenges..."
  Posted:

  2/27/2023

  Source:

  National Trust for Historic Preservation
• PHLF Awards $120,000 for Renovation of Historic Religious Structures
  "The Historic Religious Properties Grant Program of our organization has awarded a total of $120,000 in matching grants to 16 congregations in Allegheny County as part of its 2023 funding cycle..."
  Posted:

  2/27/2023

  Source:

  Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
• Nominations Being Sought for the 2023 DeMuro Awards
  "Presented annually at the Restoration Celebration, the DeMuro Awards honors projects demonstrating a commitment to excellence in historic preservation..."
  Posted:

  2/25/2023

  Source:

  Restore Oregon
• Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Paid Virtual Summer Internships
  "Are you, or do you know of a student interested in the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of our nation’s diverse historic resources? The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) in Washington, D.C., has three paid internship opportunities available for undergraduate or graduate students, as well as individuals at an early stage of their career and professional development..."
  Posted:

  2/22/2023

  Source:

  Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
• 2023 Call for Nominations - National Trust/ACHP Federal Partnership Award
  "The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are seeking nominations for the 2023 National Trust/ACHP Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation..."
  Posted:

  2/17/2023

  Source:

  The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Nominations Sought for the "Preservation Action Hero of the Year"
  "In 2022, we recognized four outstanding preservation advocates from across the country who are making positive impacts in their local communities and beyond..."
  Posted:

  2/17/2023

  Source:

  Preservation Action
• Apply for National Fund for Sacred Places (National Trust for Historic Preservation)
  "The National Fund for Sacred Places provides training, planning grants, technical assistance, capacity-building support, and capital grants up to $250,000 to congregations of all faiths..."
  Posted:

  2/16/2023

  Source:

  National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Now Accepting Nominations for the National Preservation Awards (National Trust for Historic Preservation)
  "Now accepting nominations for 2023 the National Preservation Awards! Honor an incredible person, project, organization, or historic site open to the public that has transformed your community through historic preservation..."
  Posted:

  2/16/2023

  Source:

  National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Separate Bills in Virginia House Seek to Expand State HTC Amount
  "A pair of bills introduced in the Virginia House of Representatives earlier this week would expand the potential of the state’s historic rehabilitation tax credit (HTC)..."
  Posted:

  2/16/2023

  Source:

  Novogradac
• Department of Historic Resources Announces Launch of Grant Program for Historic Preservation Fund
  "The Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) is announcing the launch of the Virginia Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Historic Preservation Fund, a grant opportunity established by the Commonwealth’s General Assembly..."
  Posted:

  2/15/2023

  Source:

  Royal Examiner
• 7 Insurance Tips for Historic Home Owners
  "If your historic home was severely damaged, but not enough to declare a “total loss,” does your policy have high enough coverage limits to repair and restore the building?"
  Posted:

  2/14/2023

  Source:

  The National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Nominations Sought - National Preservation Award (National Trust for Historic Preservation)
  "Honor an incredible person, project, organization, or historic site open to the public that has transformed your community through historic preservation. Shine a national spotlight on those creatively interpreting, saving, or adaptively using important community landmarks, those sharing the country’s rich heritage in unique ways, or those completing innovative preservation projects that greatly impact your town..."
  Posted:

  2/14/2023

  Source:

  National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Essex Heritage Announces 2023 Partnership Grant Program
  "Essex Heritage, in keeping with its long tradition of supporting the Essex National Heritage Area’s unique cultural heritage, announced the start of its 25th annual Partnership Grant cycle for 2023..."
  Posted:

  2/9/2023

  Source:

  Essex Heritage
• Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Now Accepting Applications For Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program
  "The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is now accepting applications from nonprofit organizations and local governments for the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program..."
  Posted:

  2/3/2023

  Source:

  Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission
• Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation Grant
  "The Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation (RNHP) program will provide grants to owners of historic properties in rural Nebraska communities..."
  Posted:

  2/3/2023

  Source:

  History Nebraska

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!