The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting applications for its Hart Family Fund for Small Towns.
Donor Name: National Trust for Historic Preservation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grants from the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects in small towns with populations of 10,000 or less. These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for particular projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation by the private sector.
Funding Information
Grants from the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns generally range from $2,500 to $15,000.
Eligible Activities
Hart Family Fund for Small Towns grants are awarded for planning activities and education efforts focused on preservation. Grants may be made for activities and projects such as:
- Planning: Support for obtaining professional expertise in areas such as architecture, archaeology, engineering, preservation planning, land-use planning, and law.
- Education and Outreach: Support for preservation education activities aimed at the public. The National Trust is particularly interested in programs aimed at reaching new audiences.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be either a public agency, 501(c) (3), or other nonprofit organization to be considered eligible. Only public agencies and nonprofit organizations in towns with a population of 10,000 or less are eligible. Applicants that have received previous National Trust financial assistance are eligible provided that all grant requirements are current.
For more information, visit National Trust for Historic Preservation.
