136 California Grants for Historical Preservation

136 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 Oregon and California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Wildlife Conservation

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to Oregon and California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, tribes, and educational institutions for activities to protect forests and restore watersheds in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support projects that advance...

GrantWatch ID#: 165319
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Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, For-Profits, and Nonprofits for Projects to Monitor Fores...

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to California government agencies, IHEs, special purpose districts, tribes, for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, and private landowners for projects to monitor the efficacy of various natural resource protection steps. Applicants are advised t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205187
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Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Private Entities to Strengthen the Wood P...

Deadline: 05/20/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, businesses, and other private entities for activities to preserve local forests. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of research and development, forest-related work...

GrantWatch ID#: 203351
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Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 05/21/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit the local community in eligible areas. Preference will be given to projects in the areas of environmental conservation, arts and culture, historic preservation, and animal prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 163541

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Social Sciences and Humanities Scholars Affiliate...

Deadline: 05/27/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD social sciences and humanities scholars affiliated with universities for research projects related to shrinking and abandoned cities around the world. Eligible expenses include a stipend, child support, travel, equipme...

GrantWatch ID#: 225803

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico Agencies and Groups to Protect Local Wetlands

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico agencies and groups for conservation initiatives to protect wetlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible types of projects include restoration, infrastructure developme...

GrantWatch ID#: 202142

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Scholars, Universities, and Research Institutes f...

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD scholars, universities, and research institutes to pursue research projects related to the historical humanities. Funding is intended for a wide range of research fields, including history, archaeology, art history, his...

GrantWatch ID#: 225798

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Support Botany-Related Studies

Deadline: 05/31/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, researchers, scholars, conservation practitioners, scientists, and writers for studies related to gardens, plants, and landscapes. Funding is intended to support project creation alongside other res...

GrantWatch ID#: 196920

Grants to USA Native American Organizations and Oregon Agencies and Charitable Organizations t...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 145701

Grants to USA Individuals, Organizations, and Institutions to Preserve Amateur Video

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals, organizations, and institutions to preserve home and amateur film and video and transfer those materials to digital format. The program's vision is to preserve the histories of local culture and make these materials avail...

GrantWatch ID#: 162322

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oral Historian for a Community-Based Indigenous Oral ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International oral historian for a community-based oral history project related to Indigenous peoples. Funding is intended to cover project expenses or other activities that aid in the project's completion. The purpose of the g...

GrantWatch ID#: 227246

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Marine Habitat Protection

Deadline: 06/04/26 Conference Date: 05/19/26

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public entities, local and state government agencies, and tribes to protect marine habitats and fisheries. Some applicants must submit a concept proposal prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 180049

Opportunity for California Landowners to Join a State-Run Forest Preservation Program

Deadline: 06/05/26

Opportunity for California landowners to sell or transfer their property rights to a state-run preservation program. The purpose of the opportunity is to protect crucial forest lands and ensure that they continue to be used as wildlife habitats and sources of timb...

GrantWatch ID#: 210201

Grants to USA Indigenous-Led Groups and Tribes to Address Conservation and Climate Change

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and territories indigenous-led groups and Tribes for activities to build political campaigns and movements addressing conservation and climate change. Priority funding is for efforts based on ancestral tradition and community decision-making. The fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 221600

Grants to California Arts and Cultural Nonprofits for Operational Support

Deadline: 06/12/26 Conference Date: 06/05/26

Grants of up to $8,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to California nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible regions for operational support. First-time applicants must schedule a meeting prior to applying. Funding is intended to collect, present, preser...

GrantWatch ID#: 171774

Fellowships to California Graduate Students to Gain Experience in Resource Conservation

Deadline: 06/12/26

Fellowships to California graduate students and recent graduates to gain experience in the field of resource conservation. Successful fellows will be matched with government agencies and eligible conservation and research organizations across the state. The purpos...

GrantWatch ID#: 204157

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Foster the Study and Appreciation of Historical American Art

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit institutions to foster the study and appreciation of historical American art. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that involve presentations of new studies on American art, the preservation and restoratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 171512

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits to Preserve Historical Japanese-American Detention Sites

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA government agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, and IHEs in eligible regions for historical preservation projects related to Japanese-American detention sites. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting a pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 176296

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Preservation and Animal Welfare Projects

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote the preservation of wildlife and advance animal welfare throughout the country. Funding is intended to support a specific program or project. Smaller organizations are par...

GrantWatch ID#: 181050

Grants to California Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Initiatives to Preserve Agricultural...

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to California government agencies, nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, and tribes for initiatives to preserve agricultural lands. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting the full proposal. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 152896

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Businesses to Protect Water Habi...

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing p...

GrantWatch ID#: 174212

Awards to USA Native Artists for Outstanding Commitment to the Arts and Native Culture

Deadline: 06/17/26

Awards of $50,000 to USA Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts. The purpose of this program is to honor established artists in a wide range of artistic disciplines who promote understanding of the cultural values and creative practices of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183961

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Service Animal Welfare and Environmental Protection Programs

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address the welfare of service animals for individuals with disabilities and to promote environmental and wildlife preservation. Applicants must submit an inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The Foundation prefe...

GrantWatch ID#: 180483

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

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

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

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

Fellowships to USA Graduate Students for Coastal Management and Research

Deadline: 07/08/26 LOI Date: 06/03/26

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, tuition, relocation, publication fees, conferences, training, workshops, and tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 177807

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
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Projects that Engage Communities in the Care of...

Deadline: 07/09/26 Conference Date: 06/10/26

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
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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 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 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 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 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 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

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
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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