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Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Program is sponsored by Landmarks Illinois. This program provides monetary assistance to significant structures or sites in Illinois that are under threat of demolition, in imminent deterioration, in need of stabilization, in need of structural or reuse evaluation, or need to be evaluated for landmark eligibility.
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Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Program | Landmarks Illinois Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Program | Landmarks Illinois About the Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Program Landmarks Illinois’ Preservation Heritage Fund grants are intended to provide monetary assistance to significant structures or sites in Illinois that are under threat of demolition, in imminent deterioration, in need of stabilization, in need of structural or re-use evaluation, or need to be evaluated for landmark eligibility.
The Preservation Heritage Fund was established in 2004. (Photo: Glidden Homestead, Dekalb) Preservation Heritage Fund grants fund the following project types: Engineering, architectural, and feasibility studies Surveys and National Register Nominations Preservation ordinance support Is your project or organization eligible for a Landmarks Illinois Preservation Heritage Fund Grant?
Read our guidelines below to learn about grant eligibility, types of projects, size of grants, how to apply and the grant review process. Landmarks Illinois Preservation Heritage Fund Grants are awarded two times a year. Below are our grant application deadline dates as well as a link to our online application form.
Applications for the next round of funding will open soon. Previous Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Recipients Learn about previous Landmarks Illinois Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Recipients. Questions?
Contact Suzanne Germann, Director of Reinvestment: (312) 922-1742 extension 225 or click here to send her an email . More Landmarks Illinois Grant Programs Website Design by Usman Group -->
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations or other charities in Illinois with projects focused on the preservation of significant structures or sites. Churches with historic properties are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows unspecified (grants up to $5,000 mentioned for specific projects). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Program are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Program is funded by Landmarks Illinois. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. 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.