Heritage Preservation Grants for Nonprofits

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West Vancouver Foundation

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026

The West Vancouver Foundation supports programs and projects that serve the North Shore community, including West Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Transformation Grant supports community…

The Endangered Language Fund

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Application Deadline:

May 22, 2026 by midnight EST.

The Endangered Language Fund is dedicated to supporting endangered language preservation and documentation projects throughout the world.

The Sharing Language Diversity Fellowship supports…

Art and Culture Collective of Northern Sonoma County

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Application Deadline:

May 24, 2026

The Art and Culture Collective of Northern Sonoma County, with funding from the William and Flora Hewlett…

Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation

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Application Deadline:
  • Quarterly Grants: March 11, June 10, September 9, 2026 and January 13, 2027
  • Monthly Grants: February 26, March 25, April 30, May 28, June 25, July 30, August 27, September 24, October 24, November 29,  December 24, 2026 and January 28, February 25 and April 1, 2027

Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation is committed to the betterment of Martha's Vineyard and Falmouth, MA.

The Foundation's areas of interest include:

  • education;
    • …

Embassy of the United States - Jamaica

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Application Deadline:
  • The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program: July 25, 2025 10:59 pm Jamaica Time (latest expired date)
  • 2025 Youth Ambassadors Program: February 15, 2025 11:59 pm (latest expired date)
  • 2026 Fulbright Foreign Student Program: May 29, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (EST)
  • Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund: February 14, 2025 (latest expired date)
  • U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP): January 10, 2025 (latest expired date)
  • Fulbright Visiting Scholars Program: September 15, 2025, 5:00 PMEDT (UTC -4:00) (latest expired date)
  • Deadlines will be updated when new funding cycles are announced.

The U.S. Embassy in Jamaica promotes a range of programs that support academic study, cultural exchange, and professional development for Jamaicans and other non‑U.S. citizens. These initiatives…

Oregon Coast Visitors Association

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Application Deadline:

Public Art: Applications accepted on a rolling basis until May 30, 2026

The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) aims to inspire travel and strengthen collaboration to create and steward a sustainable coastal economy.

The Strategic Investment Fund supports…

Conseil Culturel Fransaskois (Fransaskois Cultural Council)

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Application Deadline:

May 30 and November 30, annually

The Conseil Culturel Fransaskois (Fransaskois Cultural Council) aims to develop programs, policies, and activities that allow the Fransaskois community in Saskatchewan to achieve its cultural and…

Oxfam Pacific

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Application Deadline:

May 31, 2026

Oxfam Pacific focuses on fighting the causes and consequences of poverty to build a fairer future for communities in the Pacific.

The Tipping Point Pacific Grant supports Indigenous,…

Heritage preservation is the method by which we can maintain a cultural, historical and architectural legacy for the future. Nonprofits are often at the forefront of providing this kind of protection. But these sorts of activities do not come cheaply. This is where heritage preservation grants come in, allowing nonprofits to have the funds to continue their missions.

These grants can be used for all kinds of activities and programs. This can involve the direct restoration and preservation of historic sites and artifacts, as well as documentation of oral histories, as well as digitizing records. 

There are a range of organizations that might provide these kinds of grants. Traditionally this included federal agencies, such as the National Endowment for the Arts or the Institute of Museum and Library Services. There are also many private foundations involved in this space, such as the Getty Foundation. 

When drafting a heritage preservation grant proposal, it's essential to demonstrate that you have a solid understanding of the cultural or historical sites or artifacts you are looking to preserve. You also need to have clear data on the potential threats to the heritage you are looking to protect. Good places to start looking for information could include the World Monuments Fund or the UNESCO World Heritage Centre.  

If you need more tips on writing grant proposals, make sure to check out our comprehensive guide on the topic. You can also start browsing a great selection of heritage preservation grants for nonprofits right here, all open for applications.