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1772 Foundation – African American Experience Grants is a grant from The 1772 Foundation that funds projects dedicated to preserving and telling the stories of African American history, with an emphasis on lesser-known narratives and work that falls outside traditional historic preservation scopes.
These grants are part of the Foundation's 2025–2026 Grantmaking Plan, which has a total grant budget of nearly $4 million and focuses on inclusive, community-driven preservation. The grants are awarded by invitation only and support projects that address systemic racial injustices linked to the foundation's historical connections to slavery. Community engagement and environmental sustainability are key priorities.
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Grants — The 1772 Foundation The 1772 Foundation does not use traditional, long-term, strategic plans. Instead, the board and staff have used a process over the past decade that relies on internal reviews (interviews and surveys of Trustees) and interviews with subject matter experts. The process typically takes 3-5 months and often results in a modified and refreshed grantmaking plan for the next two years.
Oftentimes the research reveals themes, priorities, and opportunities that will enhance the overall historic preservation field. The 1772 Foundation’s 2025-2026 Grantmaking Plan focuses on advancing historic preservation with a strong emphasis on inclusivity, environmental sustainability, and community engagement.
SBK (Stewart Barney Kean) Matching Grants Funds will be used for matching grants supporting exterior restoration work in Connecticut, Georgia, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. These grants are available through the partner organizations, select one below for more information.
Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs (HPRP) Funds will support real estate “revolving funds”, feasibility studies, real estate training, capital investments, and convenings. This program also emphasizes long-term programmatic sustainability and impact.
Grants are made to support partners doing direct work in geographic and topical areas to address systemic racial injustices linked to the foundation’s historical connections to slavery . These grants are by invitation only. Grants are dedicated to projects that preserve and tell the stories of African American history, particularly those that are lesser-known or outside traditional historic preservation scopes.
These grants are by invitation only. Grants are allocated for innovative and progressive preservation efforts, focusing on climate action and community-driven projects. These grants are by invitation only.
The total grant budget for 2026 is nearly $4M, with additional funds for outside grants, including study travel and discretionary grants. This plan and budget reflect a commitment to dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking preservation practices. Ethiel Garlington, Executive Director ethiel@1772foundation.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit heritage/preservation organizations (U. S.) Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $25,000–$100,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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