The Essex Heritage Partnership Grant Program is a $2,000 matching grant program created to foster and support the stewardship activities of municipalities and organizations that share Essex Heritage’s mission to preserve and enhance the historic, cultural and natural resources of the Essex National Heritage Area (Essex County).
Donor Name: Essex National Heritage Area
State: Massachusetts
County: Essex County (MA)
Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants
Deadline: 02/16/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Categories
In 2026, Essex Heritage will award $2,000 matching grants to 12 qualified applicants who apply for funding in one of three categories:
- Education
- Create or further develop educational opportunities for youth.
- Preservation
- Preserve or enhance historic structures, landscapes, and cultural resources.
- Interpretation
- Increasing awareness and understanding of the region’s heritage.
- Access and Inclusion
- Provide accommodations for programming and facilities accessibility such as hiring interpreters, using/developing audio or visual aids, or installing mobility devices.
Eligibility Criteria
Qualified applicants must be:
- Public entity (municipality, state government, or public institution of higher learning).
- Non-profit organization as evidenced by IRS non-profit determination letter [501(c)(3) only].
For more information, visit Essex National Heritage Area.
