Michael C. Duda Preservation Awards
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
Texas Historical Foundation
Grant Range
Up to $100,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Arts & Humanities
Programmatic Area
Historic Preservation
Deadline
2026-08-08
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
501(c)(3) nonprofits or governmental entities with an active architectural preservation project and a track record of excellence in the preservation of historic architecture. In order to qualify: 1) Applicants or their sponsor must own the structure where award funding would be used; 2) The structure must have at least one formal historic designation (National Register listing, State Antiquities Landmark, etc.); 3) Professionalism, organizational capacity, and best practice standards must be demonstrated through past work; 4) Project budget must be $100,000 or greater and the project must be viable in terms of finances and organizational capacity; including future upkeep; and 5) The outcome of the project must have a pronounced public benefit, either through the preservation of a historically or architecturally significant site, public access, or contribution to the body of historic knowledge.
Focus Area
The Texas Historical Foundation's Michael C. Duda Preservation Awards pay tribute to the legacy of architect and former THF board member Michael C. Duda by acknowledging outstanding contributions to architectural preservation efforts in Texas, providing monetary awards up to $100,000 for ongoing and significant architectural preservation projects. Winning projects exemplify the vital role of architectural preservation in shaping Texas communities and the spirit of service that characterized Michael's life and legacy.
Contact
https://texashistoricalfoundation.org/about-us/contact.html
Link to Opportunity
https://texashistoricalfoundation.org/what-we-do/duda-awards/
Application Platform
Foundant
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