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!

• Kentucky Legislation Would Allow Taxpayers to Carry Forward Transferred State Historic Tax Credit (HTC)
  "A bill introduced in the Kentucky House of Representatives would allow the recipient of a transferred state historic tax credit (HTC) to carry the excess credit forward seven years. H.B. 699 would allow a taxpayer to either receive a refund or carry forward the excess for HTC applications received after April 30, 2023..."
  Posted:

  4/9/2024

  Source:

  Novogradac
• President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request - Includes Decrease for Historic Preservation Fund
  "This week President Biden released his administration's FY25 budget request, laying out their priorities for the year ahead. The request isn't binding, but can serve as a marker to kick-off debates on spending levels. This includes specific funding requests for the Department of Interior and the National Park Service..."
  Posted:

  4/9/2024

  Source:

  Preservation Action
• Reports Show Continued Success of the Federal Historic Tax Credit
  "Two recently released reports highlight the success of the federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) and the continued economic impact..."
  Posted:

  4/5/2024

  Source:

  Preservation Action
• Historic Districts Council Announces 2024 Six to Celebrate Awardees
  "The Historic Districts Council (HDC) is pleased to announce its Six to Celebrate, our annual listing of historic New York City neighborhoods that merit preservation attention..."
  Posted:

  4/3/2024

  Source:

  Historic Districts Council (HDC)
• Georgia Seeks to Boost Historic Preservation with Expanded Tax Credit Program
  "As the Georgia General Assembly eyes the extension and expansion of the state's historic rehabilitation tax credit program, advocates stress the urgency and benefits of legislative action. HB1116, the proposed bill, aims to extend the program through 2035 and double its funding cap, a move heralded by preservationists statewide..."
  Posted:

  4/1/2024

  Source:

  Muhammad Jawad, BNN
• Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Projects Certified by National Park Service Generated $7 Billion in GDP, 122,000 Jobs in 2022
  "The National Park Service certified historic rehabilitation projects in fiscal year 2022 totaling $7.3 billion of private investments as part of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program, contributing more than $13.7 billion of output in goods and services to the United States economy, generating approximately 122,000 jobs, and adding an overall $7 billion in gross domestic product (GDP)..."
  Posted:

  3/29/2024

  Source:

  National Park Service
• Nominations Are Open for the 2024 Preservation Awards
  "The Landmark Society Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Preservation Awards program. Each fall, The Landmark Society presents awards to projects, individuals, and organizations who, through their dedication and hard work, have contributed to historic preservation in our nine-county area..."
  Posted:

  3/29/2024

  Source:

  The Landmark Society of Western New York
• Scholarships Available for the NY Statewide Preservation Conference
  "The NY Statewide Preservation Conference is returning to Rochester, and Early Bird Registration is now open (through March 14th)! We can’t wait to see you in the Flower City, April 15-17, 2024, for three days of exploration, conversation, and education..."
  Posted:

  3/28/2024

  Source:

  The Landmark Society of Western New York
• Free Presentation - 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. Learn how to evaluate a cultural resource project for its value in serving broader community needs..."
  Posted:

  3/27/2024

  Source:

  National Preservation Institute
• Sacred Places Indiana Awards $2 Million in Grants to Help Historic Churches in Indiana
  "Sacred Places Indiana (SPI) awarded over $2 million in grants to help seven historic churches and congregations in Indiana to address repair needs with their buildings..."
  Posted:

  3/26/2024

  Source:

  Indianapolis Recorder
• The Preservation League of NYS is Welcoming Applications for its New Capital Grant Program
  "The Preservation League of New York State is thrilled to be starting its 50th Anniversary year with a brand-new grant opportunity for New York nonprofits. Organizations with an ownership interest in, or a long-term lease of, a historic property requiring preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation, are invited to apply for the inaugural year of funding for the League’s new capital grant program..."
  Posted:

  3/22/2024

  Source:

  Preservation League of NYS
• National Park Service Awards $5 Million to Help Preserve America’s Equal Rights History
  "The National Park Service today awarded $5 million to eight projects in six states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund‘sHistory 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:

  3/21/2024

  Source:

  National Park Service
• Apply for the Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship
  "Are you part of the preservation community and want to develop your leadership skills and expand your professional impact? Apply for the Harrison Goodall Preservation Fellowship..."
  Posted:

  3/20/2024

  Source:

  The Campaign for Historic Trades
• National Park Service Issues Reports Highlighting Success of Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program
  "The National Park Service issued two reports highlighting the successes of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program this week..."
  Posted:

  3/20/2024

  Source:

  Preservation Maryland
• Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) Launches New Website
  "The Society of Architectural Historians is pleased to announce the launch of our new website at www.sah.org. The updated website, the first major site redesign since 2012, features a more modern design that meets web standards and provides an improved user experience..."
  Posted:

  3/20/2024

  Source:

  Society of Architectural Historians (SAH)
• Job Opportunity: National Register Reviewer (Historic Preservation Specialist), Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (Dauphin County, PA)
  "Are you a highly skilled historic preservationist with National Register knowledge and experience? The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is seeking a Historic Preservation Specialist to work as a National Register reviewer, focused on assisting the public with determinations of eligibility and National Register nominations. Join us in preserving the treasured history of Pennsylvania..."
  Posted:

  3/19/2024

  Source:

  Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office
• Backing Historic Small Restaurant Grant Program
  "Now in its fourth year, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are doubling the number of Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant awardees to 50 small or independently owned restaurants across the country. Each restaurant—all places that contribute to their neighborhood's unique history and identity—will receive $50,000 in funding to help them improve their businesses and positively impact their communities..."
  Posted:

  3/18/2024

  Source:

  National Trust for Historic Preservation
• Georgia Legislation Would Extend State Historic Tax Credit, Increase Cap
  "Legislation introduced in the Georgia House of Representatives would increase the cap and extend the deadline for the state historic tax credit (HTC), while expanding eligibility for the state’s residential HTC..."
  Posted:

  3/17/2024

  Source:

  Novogradac
• Summer Internships with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
  "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. is offering summer internship opportunities. A small, independent federal agency, the ACHP oversees the historic preservation review process for federal projects and manages a variety of preservation programs dealing with national preservation policy and legislation..."
  Posted:

  3/14/2024

  Source:

  Judy Rodenstein, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
• New Grant Program Aims to Save and Preserve Historic Buildings in West Virginia
  "The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia (PAWV) announces the opening of its application period for its Fund for Historic Schools Grant to fund pre-development, development, and architect/engineer costs for the preservation of certified historic school buildings..."
  Posted:

  3/13/2024

  Source:

  Mountain Media, LLC

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!