Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes for Higher Education Faculty

Preserving Black Churches Program is a grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at the National Trust for Historic Preservation that funds restoration and preservation of historically Black churches with deep ties to African American cultural heritage. The program supports building repairs, rehabilitation, and related preservation work to protect these irreplaceable community landmarks. Eligible applicants include historically Black churches at least 50 years old, active or non-active congregations, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits stewarding non-active Black church properties. Awards range from $50,000 to $500,000, and the application deadline was September 12, 2025.