Find Nonprofit and Small Business Grants

Advance Search

Only Available for Paid Subscribers
Clear Filters

121 California Historical Preservation Grants

121 Preservation Grants for California

Historic Preservation and rehabilitation of land, homes, libraries, museums, film, art, cultural and religious resources. Historic preservation of historical buildings and preservation of historical landmarks.

See foundations that have given grants for Preservation

Search Filters

Grants to California Agencies, Conservation Districts, and Tribes to Address Illegally Dumped ...

Deadline 04/02/25

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 not yet...

GrantWatch ID#: 160236

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Natural Resources Conservation and Management

Deadline 04/04/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for natural resources conservation and management. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives to protect the environment...

GrantWatch ID#: 180156

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Preserve Audio and Video Media

Deadline 04/14/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit cultural, academic, and research institutions, government agencies, and tribes to preserve significant audio and video media resources. Funding is intended to support the digital reformatting of media that is fra...

GrantWatch ID#: 187337

Award to a USA Media Exhibit, Program, or Written Work for Raising Awareness of the History of...

Deadline 04/15/25

Award of $1,000 to a USA media exhibit, written work, or public program for an outstanding project that has enhanced public appreciation of North American West history. The prize is awarded to projects that contribute to a broader public reflection and appreciation of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160702

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

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to Hawaii, California, Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to encourage the protection of marine resources and biological diversity.

GrantWatch ID#: 176044

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

Deadline 04/17/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, public entities, local and state government agencies, and tribes to protect marine habitats and fisheries. Funding is intended for projects that enhance, protect, or restore salmon and steelhead habitat in streams and rive...

GrantWatch ID#: 180049

Grants to USA Senior Visual Artists for Artwork Presentation and Preservation

Deadline 04/21/25

Grants of $5,000 to USA visual artists over the age of 60 for artwork preservation and historical documentation. Funding is intended to help visual artists initiate new work or a special project, create a website, acquire studio space, catalog their art or their histor...

GrantWatch ID#: 180189
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and LEAs for Research Related to Veterans' Cemeteries

Deadline 04/21/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher learning, and local education agencies for research activities and projects related to Veterans' cemeteries. Funding is intended to support research studies related to national, state, or Tribal Veterans’ ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211726

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits to Address Environmental and Soci...

Deadline 04/25/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for innovative solutions for a wide variety of environmental and social challenges. Funding is intended for early-stage projects focused on preserving heritage, protecting the environment, and fig...

GrantWatch ID#: 154397

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Private Entities to Strengthen the Wood P...

Deadline 04/25/25

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 workforce...

GrantWatch ID#: 203351

Grants to Canada and USA Nonprofits for Projects to Protect Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to Canada, USA, and territories nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigation, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 129644

Grants to California Nonprofits, Tribes, Partnerships, Groups and Individuals for Projects to ...

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to California nonprofit organizations, Tribal organizations, community partnerships and groups, and individuals for projects that preserve and promote Indian culture in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support indigenous communities and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152357

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Research Institutions for Studies Related to Waste Ma...

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 170682

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Develop Practical, Innovative Solut...

Deadline 05/01/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students and teams of students ages 4-18 to participate in a competition to develop innovative solutions to global problems. The competition was designed to inspire youth from around the world to solve real-life problems u...

GrantWatch ID#: 180979

Grants to California, Montana, Alaska, and Chile Nonprofits for Projects to Protect Biodiversi...

Deadline 05/02/25 LOI Date: 04/04/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to California, Montana, Alaska, and Chile nonprofit organizations to address the effects of population growth on biodiversity in eligible regions. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Pri...

GrantWatch ID#: 174218

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, Museums, and Tribes to Preserve Native American Cult...

Deadline 05/09/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and museums to preserve Native American cultural items. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the expense...

GrantWatch ID#: 164780

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline 05/10/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants to California Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit the Local Community in Eligible Areas

Deadline 05/15/25

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 protectio...

GrantWatch ID#: 163541
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514
NEW

Grants to California Nonprofits for Environmental Stewardship Activities

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to California small nonprofit organizations for initiatives for environmental stewardship activities. Funding is intended to support a broad range of advocacy and conservation activities. Priority will be given to organizations proposing specific projects. The F...

GrantWatch ID#: 175835
NEW

Grant and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Conservation...

Deadline 05/15/25

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with products and software licenses fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 188428

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies for Historical Markers of Transp...

Deadline 05/16/25 LOI Date: 04/11/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and state, local, and federal government entities for the installation of historical markers of transportation sites. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full application. The fol...

GrantWatch ID#: 195545

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies for an Historical Preservation P...

Deadline 05/16/25 LOI Date: 04/11/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government agencies for an historical preservation project related to food. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside signs commemorating regional and lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 219578
NEW

Grants to California Agencies, IHEs, For-Profits, and Nonprofits for Projects to Monitor Fores...

Deadline 05/19/25 Conference Date: 04/30/25

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 that r...

GrantWatch ID#: 205187
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Support the Conservation of Humanities Content

Deadline 05/20/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to research and develop projects that support the conservation of humanities content. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 153585

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Youth for Environmental Advocacy

Deadline 05/20/25

Awards to USA, Canada, and Mexico youth to honor environmental protection efforts. The award program recognizes young activists who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in environmental initiatives. Grant winners will receive cash prizes, a professionally produced ...

GrantWatch ID#: 155875
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Provide Career Development Opportunities for H...

Deadline 05/20/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Tribal governments for professional development related to the preservation of humanities resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 181002

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

Deadline 05/31/25

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 quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910
NEW

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

Deadline 05/31/25

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 resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 196920
Upcoming

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

Deadline 06/01/25

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 available ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162322
NEW

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

Deadline 06/01/25

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 from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

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

Deadline 06/02/25

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 progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 145701
Upcoming

Grant to a California Nonprofit to Manage a Program that Benefits Traditional and Folk Artists

Deadline 06/05/25

Grant to a California nonprofit organization to manage a program to assist and strengthen the operational capacity of artists and arts organizations that work in the traditional arts. Funding is intended to provide support to artists who belong to ethnic, family, occup...

GrantWatch ID#: 202982

Grants USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies to Create Historic Signs

Deadline 06/09/25 LOI Date: 05/05/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge peop...

GrantWatch ID#: 219579

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

Deadline 06/15/25

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 famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Preservation and Animal Welfare Projects

Deadline 06/16/25

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 particul...

GrantWatch ID#: 181050
NEW

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

Deadline 06/17/25

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 projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 174212

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Expand Safe Usage of Off-Highway Vehicles and Protect Access to Pu...

Deadline 06/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations 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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 177556

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Wildlife Protection Projects

Deadline 06/30/25

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

GrantWatch ID#: 186060
NEW

Grant to a USA Organization, Individual, or Group for an Environmental Stewardship Initiative

Deadline 06/30/25

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 beaut...

GrantWatch ID#: 192739

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational Programs with a Focus on the Constitution

Deadline 06/30/25

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 accomplishments i...

GrantWatch ID#: 202327
NEW

Grants to USA Filmmakers and TV Producers to Develop Films and Programs about Native American ...

Deadline 06/30/25

Grants to USA filmmakers and television producers to develop films and programs about Native American and Alaska Native cultures. Funds may be used for research and development, production, or post-production stages, and submissions must be appropriate for public telev...

GrantWatch ID#: 214752

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline 06/30/25

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 product...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Grants to USA Authors for Works Related to Historical Prints

Deadline 07/01/25

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 histor...

GrantWatch ID#: 210919

Grants to California Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline 07/03/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for capacity-building activities. Funding is intended for technical assistance in preparing and submitting conservation acquisition applications. Grant funds may also be used to supplement th...

GrantWatch ID#: 203100

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Wildlife Protection and Conservation Activities

Deadline 07/08/25

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based mod...

GrantWatch ID#: 179468
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Support the Preservation of Historical and Cul...

Deadline 07/15/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to support the preservation of historical and cultural resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The program...

GrantWatch ID#: 151060
Upcoming

Grants to California Nonprofits and Individuals for Projects that Preserve Trout Habitats

Deadline 07/17/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and individuals for conservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the restoration of rainbow trout in the region, promote fishing, enhance resources related to fisheries, and improve habitats an...

GrantWatch ID#: 143172
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in Eligible Regions for Conservation, Arts...

Deadline 08/01/25 LOI Date: 05/23/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for ocean conservation programs and to address social causes. First-time applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant application. Funding is also available to USA nonprofits...

GrantWatch ID#: 178256

Grants to California Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Locations to Enhance the Lives of Loc...

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to preserve local beauty and improve the quality of life for residents. Funding is intended to support programs in a wide variety of focus areas, including healthy living, public s...

GrantWatch ID#: 180173
Live Chat Chat Now