African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Grant Range
Up to $75,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Arts & Humanities
Programmatic Area
Capacity Building
Programmatic Area
Historic Preservation
Deadline
2026-02-14
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
Eligible applicants must own the historic property that is the subject of the grant application (if a historic site is involved) or have documented permission from the owner to proceed with the application. Eligible applicants must also be able to act as the fiscal agent for the grant or have one identified that can expend and receive funds on the project’s behalf. If a fiscal agent has been approved for the project, a copy of the agreement between the applicant and the fiscal agent must be submitted with the application. The following list of eligible applicant types includes: Public agencies; Accredited public colleges or universities, or public bodies or political subdivisions of the state or of a county or municipality; and 501(c)(3) and other (federally designated) nonprofit organizations.
Focus Area
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund works to advance the broader preservation movement towards a more diverse and equitable representation of American history. Grants showcase the beauty and complexity of Black history and culture in America, while underscoring the urgent need to protect, preserve and interpret these invaluable American assets. This funding focuses on capital project, organizational capacity building, project planning, and programing/interpretation.
Contact
actionfundgrants@savingplaces.org.
Link to Opportunity
https://savingplaces.org/action-fund-guidelines
Application Platform
https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog?urlkey=nthp
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