95 Illinois Grants for Historical Preservation

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students and independent explorers for on-site marine research. Funding is intended for activities related to exploration, protection, and conservation that will improve the quality of life for people ...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing projec...

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering famil...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically endangered species, as well as species with lim...

Grants to Illinois convention and visitors bureaus to increase the appeal for travelers along Route 66. Applicants must prequalify and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for expenses including equipment, consultations, construction, ...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible areas. Focus areas include arts, culture, humanities, health, education, human services, and religion. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable c...

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park beaut...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women to participate in a contest for preservation projects related to trees. The purpose of the contest is to support women's efforts to safeguard the health and abundance of trees throughout the world. Eligible projects ...

Fellowship of $3,500 to a USA writer or journalist who can effectively communicate the history and importance of a specific region. Applicants may be at any point in their career. The fellowship is intended to create a publishable final product that shows exceptional w...

Grants to USA educators representing nonprofit groups, conservation agencies, and governmental agencies in eligible states for professional education in agriculture. Funding is intended for projects to train-the-trainer. Projects may address existing farmers and ranche...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for historic preservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this grant program is to support projects that process...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects focused on education, the arts, secular Jewish culture, and preservation of the Yiddish language. Of particular interest are projects that increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups, improve the li...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...

Grants to USA and territories museums and government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal organizations applying on behalf of museums to increase their capacity to serve the public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for initiatives that enhance museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that ad...

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities to develop the organizational capacity of African American museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with products and software licenses fo...

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, appre...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startup businesses to participate in a program in Switzerland that will offer business mentorship and resources to foster company growth. This program is designed to support innovators from different sectors by connecting ...

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local quality of ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that preserve New England's railroad history. Funding is intended for projects addressing the protection of historic railroad structures, equipment, artifacts, and information. Applications may be submitted for two sep...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and adv...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities for Canadian war memorial projects. Funding is intended for the construction of new projects and the large-scale restoration of exi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International art institutions and museums to introduce Japanese works of art to overseas audiences. Funding may be used for travel costs, packing and shipping costs, and catalog production costs associated with the international exhibitions....

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are encouraged for long...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois PreK-12 teachers, youth group leaders, and nature center employees to engage students in hands-on habitat conservation activities. Funding is intended for educational environmental projects that take place on school property or other ...

In-kind grants valued at up to $10,000 in fundraising software to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations. Applicants must align with the funding source's main priorities of community, environmental sustainability, and mental health and wellness. Eligible ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge peop...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and institutions for projects and activities that promote the protection of endangered animal species and their habitats. Funding is intended for species preservation activities, scientific research...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International children, youth, or teams, ages 5-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Groups must...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting a full application. Funding areas include arts and culture, built environment, and investigat...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit institutions to foster the study and appreciation of historical American art. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that involve presentations of new studies on American art, the preservation and restoration of ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land,...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International curators, conservators, and other individuals working in academic institutions or museums for work to preserve South American viceregal art. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of art restoration, conservation workshop...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational programs with a focus on the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of the program is to support programs that advocate the value of the Constitution. Applicants will be asked to include a summary of their accomplishments i...

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the product...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and universities for conservation programs that protect worldwide wildlife and habitats. Priority will go to projects that demonstrate a multi-disciplinary approach to biodiversity and eco...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human services, ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit and community organizations, faith-based and educational institutions, and businesses in eligible regions to protect historical sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolition, ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois individual property owners, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for historic preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to preserve, adapt, or renovate historic structures in downtowns and other comm...

Grants to USA authors to cover costs related to publications about historical prints. The purpose of the grant program is to support the preservation, collection, exhibition, or study of prints that reflect or depict topics relevant to North American culture and histor...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based mod...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and tribes for the creation of a nationwide searchable database of historic newspapers. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take as long as o...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for professional activities to preserve art. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs that support the professional practice of art conservation, ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for research and education projects with a focus on aquatic life. Eligible projects are those that enhance understanding of aquatic environments, hazards posed to coastal and ocean environments, and sport...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribes for initiatives to enhance access to and preserve historical materials. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the f...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars to conduct historical research. Funding is intended to support research related to the history of the United States and the Atlantic world. Applicants may apply for dissertation fellowships, postdoctoral fellowship...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and Canadian provinces and municipalities to commemorate the all-Black Canadian military battalion. Funding is intended for community engagement projects and war memorials t...

Awards to USA and Canada organizations, businesses, groups, and individuals in recognition of an exceptional project that contributed to the public’s understanding and appreciation of history. Consideration will be given to activities such as media projects, exhibits...