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1772 Foundation Matching Grants is a grant from the Preservation Trust of Vermont that funds exterior historic preservation work on Vermont's historic buildings. Awards of up to $10,000 are available as 1:1 matching grants, requiring applicants to raise an equal amount from other sources.
Eligible projects include exterior painting and surface restoration, fire detection, lightning protection and security systems, porch and roof repairs, window and door restoration, foundation and sill repairs, and chimney and masonry repointing.
Applicants may be required to submit a cyclical maintenance plan, condition assessment, or restoration plan prepared within the last five years to demonstrate long-term stewardship of their historic site.
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[1] 1772 Foundation Grants Main Page – Preservation Trust of Vermont November 2025 — The 1772 Foundation has announced that funding in the form of 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 will be made available for the following historic preservation projects: exterior painting, finishes and surface restoration, fire detection/lightning protection/security systems, repairs to/restoration of porches, roofs and windows, repairs to foundations and sills, and chimney and masonry repointing.
To demonstrate the sustainability of historic sites, applicants may be required to submit a cyclical maintenance plan, condition assessment, restoration plan or stewardship plan that has been prepared or updated within the last five years. If an appropriate plan does not exist, the Foundation will consider providing support for development of a plan on a case-by-case basis.
To be eligible to apply, your building must be owned by a 501(c)(3) IRS designated non-profit. Organizations must have closed any previously awarded 1772 matching grants. Funding will NOT be provided for municipally owned buildings, schools or active churches.
WHAT BUILDINGS are ELIGIBLE? Your project building must be listed or determined eligible for listing on the National Register to be eligible for a grant. WHAT is an ELIGIBLE PROJECT?
The Foundation will consider matching grants for the following types of work: Exterior painting, finishes and surface restoration Installation or upgrading fire detection, lightning protection and security systems Repairs to/restoration of porches, roofs and windows Structural foundation and sill repair/replacement Chimney and masonry repointing 1772 Foundation grants require a 1:1 cash match.
Staff time and/or volunteer hours cannot be used as matching funds. HOW MUCH can you REQUEST? 1772 funds can pay for up to 50% of the eligible project costs, with a maximum award of $10,000.
If you have $17,000 in project expenses, the maximum 1772 Foundation grant would be $8,500. See Past 1772 Foundation Grant Recipients Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Thursday, January 15, 2026 . Funding recommendations will be sent to 1772 Foundation in advance of its April 2026 board meeting.
Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by May 1, 2026 . New for 2026! Preservation Trust of Vermont is not requiring Letters of Inquiry for the 1772 Foundation program.
We encourage all organizations that wish to be considered for funding to fill out the eligibility questionnaire below, and if eligible, submit a complete application by the deadline. The deadline for submissions was January 29th. Please stay in touch to find out about the next round of grants.
If you have questions, please email Jenna Lapachinski at jenna@ptvermont. org and use “1772 Foundation” in the subject line. Stay up to date with the Preservation Trust of Vermont!
Preservation Trust of Vermont, 90 Main Street, Suite 304, Montpelier, VT 05602
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Private non-profit organizations in Vermont. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Preservation Trust of Vermont Matching Grants is a grant from Preservation Trust of Vermont that funds [1] 1772 Foundation Grants Main Page – Preservation Trust of Vermont November 2025 — The 1772 Foundation has announced that funding in the form of 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 will be made available for the following historic preservation projects: exterior painting, finishes and surface restoration, fire detection/lightning protection/security systems, repairs to/restoration of porches, roofs and windows, repairs to foundations and sills, and chimney and masonry repointing. If an appropriate plan does not exist, the Foundation will consider providing support for development of a plan on a case-by-case basis. Nonprofit organizations owning buildings listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. Awards range up to Up to $10,000.
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