152 California Grants for Historical Preservation

152 Preservation Grants for California

Discover grants for historical preservation and cultural heritage conservation. Funding supports the restoration, maintenance, and protection of historic buildings, landmarks, monuments, preservation of artefacts and archives, as well as projects that promote historical awareness and history-focused educational programs.

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Grants to California Nonprofits for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $20,000 and Grants of up to $40,000 to California nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects and programs that benefit the local community. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of human services, the environment, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 180757
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Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes in Multiple States to Preserve Fish Populations

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Alaska, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, and California state agencies and tribes for projects to address the preservation of fish populations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194421
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Reduce Marin...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects to reduce pollution caused by recreational fishing. Eligible projects may align with one of the following pill...

GrantWatch ID#: 203403
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Safe and Sustainable Access to Public Lands

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit groups to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 177556
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Grant to a USA Organization, Individual, or Group for an Environmental Stewardship Initiative

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192739
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Grants to USA IHEs, Tribes, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Preservation Projects Related to Amer...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA IHEs, tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations for preservation projects addressing sites and structures that commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...

GrantWatch ID#: 202253
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational Programs with a Focus on the Constitution

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational programs with a focus on the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of the program is to support programs that advocate the value of the Constitution. Applicants will be asked to include a summary of their accomplishme...

GrantWatch ID#: 202327
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Grants to USA and Armenia Nonprofits, Foundations, Agencies, and Charities for Projects to Ben...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding for this round is f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519
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Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753
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Grant to a USA Nonprofit for a Scholarly Project Fostering Appreciation of the Arts

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization for a scholarly project fostering appreciation of the arts. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Examples of eligible projects include museum exhibitions, online databases, publications, and conservation projects. Projects s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221119
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Grants to California, Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Community Enhancement

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to improve communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of environmental enhancement and protection, preservati...

GrantWatch ID#: 222028
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Fellowships to USA Graduate Students for Coastal Management and Research

Deadline: 07/01/26

Fellowships to USA and territories graduate students to gain experience in coastal management and research in Washington, DC. Allowable uses of funding include, but are not limited to, employee expenses, social security, and professional development. The Fellowshi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177807
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Grants to USA Authors for Works Related to Historical Prints

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA authors to cover costs related to publications about historical prints. The purpose of the grant program is to support the preservation, collection, exhibition, or study of prints that reflect or depict topics relevant to North American culture and h...

GrantWatch ID#: 210919
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Postsecondary Educator for Excellence in Oral History...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International postsecondary educator for excellence in oral history education. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge an educator who has effectively integrated oral history into continuing, graduate, undergraduate, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 227252
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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Outstanding Oral Histo...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $200 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization to recognize outstanding achievements in using oral history to promote social justice causes. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to use oral history to create a more just a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227253
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Grants to International Scientists for Aquatic Wildlife Projects

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants of to USA, Canada, and International early-career conservationists, educators, and scientists for projects related to aquatic wildlife. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 181520

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Historic Properties Projects

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, state historic preservation offices, Tribes, and Tribal organizations to designate historic sites that are associated with underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172862

Grants to California Agencies to Clean Up Illegally Dumped Waste on Ranches and Farms

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to California local governments, conservation districts, and tribes to manage waste on ranches and farms. The purpose of this program is to address the disposal of illegally dumped waste material. Grant funds may be requested for cleaning sites that have no...

GrantWatch ID#: 160236

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Tribes, and Irrigation and Water Districts ...

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, irrigation and water districts, tribes, and water and power authorities in multiple states for the development of tools to manage water resources. Applicants are advised that required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 186720

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Public Lands Stewardship and Community Engagement

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribes for projects and initiatives that support community involvement and care of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on stewardship activities, community engagement, exp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177799

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for an International Cultural Heritage Program

Deadline: 07/10/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or educational institution to administer an international cultural heritage program. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229384

Grants to USA IHEs and Research Entities for Bio-Tech Research

Deadline: 07/13/26 LOI Date: 07/01/26

Grants to USA academic institutions and research organizations for studies addressing genetically engineered organisms in the environment and their potential impact. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations before applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 182598

Grants to USA Entities to Protect Sites Related to African American History

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal entities to protect historic buildings and sites related to African American history. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 175932

Grants to USA Entities for African American Historical Research and Documentation

Deadline: 07/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, Tribes, and Tribal organizations for history projects related to African American Civil Rights. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193249

Fellowships to USA Native Artists to Start or Expand an Arts Enterprise

Deadline: 07/15/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA Native artists for support to start or expand an arts enterprise. The program offers extended networking opportunities, technical support, professional development guidance, a base of working capital, and access to new market options....

GrantWatch ID#: 174427

Grants to Hawaii, California, Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific Nonprofits for Environmental ...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, California, Northwest Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to support projects that promote ecosystem sustainability management and advance the cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176044

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservationists to Support Innovative Wildlife Conse...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International conservationists for wildlife conservation activities around the world. Funding is intended to support innovative programs and projects by early- to mid-career conservationists that address the needs of mari...

GrantWatch ID#: 200817

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Gardens to Support Garden-Related Programming

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public gardens for garden programming. Funding is intended for general operating support for organizations that create garden-based programming or foster the study or preservation of garden history. Priority is given to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 223241

Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Utilize Recycled Tires

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to California government agencies, school districts, IHEs, nonprofits, for-profits, and tribes to promote the use of recycled tire materials. Funding is intended for projects that employ tire-derived aggregate (TDA) to increase the recycling of waste tires ...

GrantWatch ID#: 169132

Grants to USA Agencies, Tribes, and States to Improve Fish Habitats

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to USA units of local government, Tribes, and states for projects to improve fish habitats and ease their passage through waterways. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to replace, remov...

GrantWatch ID#: 216776
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Grants to California Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects that Preserve Trout Habitats

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individuals for conservation projects in eligible locations. Applicants must complete a registration process before applying. Funding is intended to support the restoration of rainbow trout in the region, promote fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 143172

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and tribal governments for projects that address habitat conservation in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including recovery action plans, environmental stressors r...

GrantWatch ID#: 191679

Grants to USA Entities for Preservation Projects Related to Equal Rights

Deadline: 07/21/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribal entities for the preservation of historic sites related to achieving equal rights. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 193392

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation and Agriculture Projects

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions, and tribes for projects related to conservation and regenerative agriculture in eligible regions. Grant funds will be used to hire or support on-the-ground conservation professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 194705

Grants to USA States and Tribal Governments to Mitigate the Effects of Natural Hazards

Deadline: 07/23/26

Grants to USA states, territories, and Native American tribal governments for preemptive actions to mitigate the effects of natural hazards and disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is available f...

GrantWatch ID#: 192206

Grants to California and Nevada Nonprofits, Institutions, and Agencies for Water Protection

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to California and Nevada nonprofit organizations, nonprofit educational institutions, and government agencies for activities that improve water quality and protect water resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects and programs t...

GrantWatch ID#: 174549

Grants to USA Agencies, Organizations, and Individuals for Farming Conservation Initiatives

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 129980

Grants to California Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies for the Conservation of Wildlife and Ha...

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for projects and initiatives that promote the conservation of wildlife and habitats in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a draft proposal prior to applying. Eligible propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 177533

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations for Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 07/27/26

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations for historic preservation projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to protect and preserve significant cultural and historical...

GrantWatch ID#: 212356

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies in Multiple States to Develop Plans that Add...

Deadline: 07/28/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories government agencies and organizations in multiple states to develop plans to address drought. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Applicants must be located in one of the follo...

GrantWatch ID#: 182580

Fellowships to USA Native Americans to Share and Preserve Cultural Knowledge

Deadline: 07/29/26

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA individual members and descendants of a Native American tribe and Alaska and Hawaii Natives to sustain, preserve, and share cultural knowledge. The program will provide recipients with both financial and technical support. Applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174413

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Conservation Plans

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes to implement conservation plans. Funding is intended to support projects that include, but are not limited to, restoration and enhancement, monitoring, management activities, reserve managem...

GrantWatch ID#: 136139

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects that Protect Oceans and Improve Water Quality

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA public charitable organizations in eligible watershed regions for projects that preserve and enhance oceanic ecosystems, improve water quality, and protect the environment. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 171563

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA and International Nonprofits for Energy Projects

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind donations of solar energy products to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 167893

Grants to California Nonprofits for Inititaives to Improve the Quality of Life for State Resid...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for stat residents. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas, including culture, conservation, sports, economic opportunity, animal rescue, fitness and health, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 215734

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects Supporting Women and Improving the Environment

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects supporting women and improving the environment. Funding is intended for programs supporting women's health and safety, as well as ecological concerns such as food waste reduction, species preservation, and conserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222939

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Preserve Yiddish and Secular Jewish Culture

Deadline: 08/07/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects focused on education, the arts, secular Jewish culture, and preservation of the Yiddish language. Of particular interest are projects that increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups, improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219153

Grants to USA Tribal Governments for Environmental Conservation Programs

Deadline: 08/14/26

Grants to USA and territories tribal governments for environmental conservation programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funds are intended to support activities that preserve animal populations and their nat...

GrantWatch ID#: 157001

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Provide Technical Assistance to Agencies

Deadline: 08/14/26 Conference Date: 07/13/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education to provide technical assistance to local government agencies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204383