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Federal Historic Preservation Fund Grants is a grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission that funds preservation and documentation of historic and archaeological resources listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The program reimburses 60 percent of eligible project costs, with grantees providing a 40 percent cash match. A recent grant cycle awarded 21 matching grants totaling over $1.
1 million. Applications are accepted from January 19 through February 28 each year. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local governments, universities, and civic organizations across Tennessee working on qualifying historic or archaeological projects.
The Tennessee Historical Commission serves as the State Historic Preservation Office and administers these federally funded grants to protect and celebrate Tennessee's significant historic resources.
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Federal Historic Preservation Fund Grants Open Federal Historic Preservation Fund Grants Open Monday, January 05, 2026 | 09:00am The Tennessee Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, is accepting Federal Historic Preservation Fund Grant applications from January 19, 2026 through February 28, 2026.
The grant program reimburses 60 percent of the project costs, with a 40 percent match of project funds from the grantee. This previous grant cycle awarded 21 matching grants totaling over $1. 1 million from the Federal Historic Preservation Fund allocated to non-profits, municipalities, universities, and civic organizations across the state to support the preservation of historic and archaeological resources.
Grants for FY26 will be awarded based on federal funding availability. “Our Federal Historic Preservation Fund grant program is one of the many ways the Tennessee Historical Commission can document and restore our state’s historic places,” said Miranda Montgomery, State Historic Preservation Officer and Interim Executive Director of the Tennessee Historical Commission.
The selection process prioritizes projects that provide public benefit. Grant applications will fall into one of two categories: survey and planning or restoration. The former includes projects to document historic resources through survey, National Register of Historic Places nominations, or assist local communities to develop design guidelines or preservation plans.
Restoration projects include preservation projects or plans that restore an important feature of a building listed in the National Register. Additional priorities include those that meet the goals and objectives of the Tennessee Historical Commission’s plan for historic preservation. Applications are submitted through the TDEC Grant Management System (GMS).
Visit our website for additional information and access to GMS . For more information on grants, please contact Holly Barnett .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profits, local governments, universities, and civic organizations across the state for projects involving historic and archaeological resources listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Federal Historic Preservation Fund Grants (Administered by Tennessee Historical Commission) is funded by Tennessee Historical Commission (Federal Funds). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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