The Preservation Initiatives (PI) Grant Program provides matching grants to individuals and non-profit organizations for preservation planning, research, outreach/education, and bricks and mortar projects related to historic and cultural sites.
Donor Name: DC Preservation League
State: District of Columbia
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/07/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
These grants are intended to help stimulate public discussion, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, make technical expertise accessible, and encourage partnerships.
Eligible Project Types
Funding is available for the following four project types related to historic sites:
- Preservation Planning
- Award Range: $5,000-$10,000 | Match Percentage Required: 25%
- Develop strategies for the preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation of a historic property/site. (Building/site must be a locally designated historic landmark or a contributing resource to a historic district)
- Research
- Award Range: $5,000-$10,000 | Match Percentage Required: 25%
- Support for research efforts related to a historic property/site. (Applicant must make a strong case for the historic significance of the building/site. Research that will support development of a nomination must demonstrate owner support)
- Outreach & Education
- Award Range: $5,000-$10,000 | Match Percentage Required: 25%
- Development of programs or educational material related to a historic site(s) that actively engage & educate the public. (Building/site must be a locally designated historic landmark or a contributing resource to a historic district)
- Bricks & Mortar
- Award Range: $10,000-$50,000 | Match Percentage Required: 100%
- Exterior work that physically preserves a historic property (Building/site must be a locally designated historic landmark or a contributing resource to a historic district). A preservation plan and/or a supporting report is strongly encouraged.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals and 501(c)3 organizations may apply. All applicants must provide a letter of support/sponsor letter with the application. The letter must be from a community organization (e.g. Ward Councilmember, Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC), neighborhood association, etc.). Projects must be completed within one year of initial grant funding (Bricks & Mortar projects may be completed within two years).
For more information, visit DC Preservation League.