Historic Sites Grant Program (2026)

Historic Sites Grant Program (2026) is sponsored by Alabama Historical Commission. This program provides funds for improvements to and educational programming at historic sites or historical monuments in Alabama. Grants will be awarded to public or non-profit entities who own monuments that commemorate historical events and places, or operate sites in Alabama.

max-width:413px;<! [endif]-->" /> NEW! Preservation of Alabama's Significant Sites Grant (PASS) The Alabama Historical Commission has received $6 million in funding from the state Legislature for the Preservation of Alabama’s Significant Sites (PASS) grant program.

The program will assist in the preservation and repair of historic sites in Alabama.

Preference will be given to any structure constructed for government or public purposes prior to 1840 that is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and that is owned by a local city, town, county government, or non-profit organization, or any structure built before 1965 that is eligible for or listed in the National Register of Historic Places and significantly contributed to the Civil Rights Movement.

Local and county governments, as well as nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for the PASS program. Sites receiving funds from the General Fund or Education Trust Fund (ETF), receiving funds from the federal government, or receiving state or federal historic tax credits are not eligible for funding. To apply click HERE For applicants interested in the PASS grant program, below are the REQUIRED documents that must be submitted.

FORM 2 - Disclosure Statement If you have further questions, please contact Stacey Mills at Stacey. Mills@ahc. alabama.

gov or 334- 230-2690 . Education Trust Fund Grant (ETF) begins February 11, 2026! The Alabama Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, has opened its 2026 Grant Program with funds appropriated by the Alabama Legislature.

Historic sites meeting the eligibility can submit applications February 11th through March 31, 2026. AHC will administer a $3,600,000 Historic Sites Grant Program with funds appropriated by the Alabama Legislature for improvements to and educational programming at historic sites or historical monuments in Alabama.

Grants will be awarded to public or non-profit entities who own monuments that commemorate historical events and places, or operate sites in Alabama that reflect a historical education-based mission and concentrate on historical educational programming.

Preference will be given to properties listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places that were built before 1840 and are publicly owned and accessible to the public; properties built in or before 1943 that are listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places; and any property built after 1943 that significantly contributed to the civil rights movement.

Grant amounts will not exceed $75,000 for any one entity and must be used within two years of receiving the grant. “Increased funding for these grants reflects the overwhelming success of the program." said Alabama Historical Commission Chairman, Dr. James Day.

"Many buildings have been preserved and restored in recent years, and various facets of Alabama history have been enhanced." Day continued, "The AHC acknowledges and appreciates the interest and support of the State Legislature. By investing in Alabama's past, we are forging a path for our future."

“Last fiscal year, the Historic Sites Grant Program helped to facilitate several types of improvements, including roof replacements, window restorations, and exterior painting,” said Lisa D. Jones, Executive Director of the Alabama Historical Commission .

“The goal of the 2023 grant program is to assist historic sites throughout Alabama with both improvements and educational programming, which will help preserve them for future generations. Thank you to the Alabama Legislature for funding this much needed grant program to help preserve Alabama’s historic sites.

” AHC will announce the grant awards in September 2022 --> 2026 ETF Grant Application Alabama Historical Commission Announces 2026 Historic Sites Grant Program Beason Hammon Compliance Form (2026) Disclosure Statement Form Disclosure Statement EXAMPLE 2024 ETF Grant Guidelines Certificate of Compliance Alabama Beason-Hammon Act (if the organization has no employees) For grant recipients, below are the links to the FY2022, FY2023, FY2024, FY2025 and FY2026 Semi-Annual Grant Report Forms.

2022 Semi-Annual Grant Report 2023 Semi-Annual Grant Report 2024 Semi-Annual Grant Report 2025 Semi-Annual Grant Report 2026 Semi-Annual Grant Report If you have further questions, please contact Karen Smith at grants@ahc. alabama. gov or 334- 230-2661 .

Potential Funding Sources and Resources These community and corporate foundations, nonprofit organizations and state agencies support preservation projects. Many Alabama organizations offer training and assistance for research, grant writing and fundraising. Some resources are membership-based, while others offer free assistance.

These corporate foundations, nonprofit organizations and federal agencies support preservation projects. Many national organizations offer training and assistance for research, grant writing and fundraising. Some resources are membership-based, while others offer free assistance.