Conserving Black Modernism Grant Program
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Grant Range
Up to $150,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Arts & Humanities
Programmatic Area
Capacity Building
Programmatic Area
Historic Preservation
Deadline
2026-03-14
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
Eligible applicants include public agencies: State or local agencies including boards, commissions, departments, accredited public colleges or universities, offices, agencies, public bodies, or political subdivisions of the state or of a county or municipality. Examples include state historic preservation offices, city and county preservation offices and planning departments, state and local commissions focused on different aspects of heritage, and publicly owned historic sites, cultural centers, libraries, and museums.
Other eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) and other (federally designated) nonprofit organizations: A broad range of 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible to apply, including state and local preservation organizations, churches, accredited private colleges or universities, historic sites, museums, historical societies, and genealogical associations.
Focus Area
In partnership with the Getty Foundation, the Conserving Black Modernism grant program is designed to empower and equip preservationists and stewards with funding and technical support to preserve the material heritage, innovation, and legacy of modern architectural sites designed by Black architects. While this is not an exhaustive list, the grant program is particularly interested in the following 20th-century property archetypes: Buildings Located on HBCU Campuses, Civic and Institutional Buildings, Community and Cultural Centers, Green Book Sites, Houses and Residences, Libraries, Schools, Sites associated with LGBTQ+ History, Sites associated with Women’s History, and Spaces Associated with Sports & Recreation.
Contact
actionfundgrants@savingplaces.org.
Link to Opportunity
https://savingplaces.org/black-modernism-guidelines
Application Platform
https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog?urlkey=nthp
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