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Heritage Fund - Preservation Maryland Preservation Maryland is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Heritage Fund grants, supporting projects that protect and celebrate the historic places, stories, and communities that define Maryland.
From grassroots organizations to local stewards working to preserve cultural landmarks and community heritage, this year’s awardees reflect the creativity, dedication, and statewide impact of preservation in action. Through the Heritage Fund, Preservation Maryland continues to invest in projects that strengthen communities, expand access to history, and ensure Maryland’s diverse historic resources endure for future generations.
A total of $153,000 was awarded to 18 projects across Maryland. FY27 cycle will open early January 2027.
Established in 1996, the Heritage Fund is a cooperative effort of Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust, which provides direct assistance for the protection of historical and cultural resources and promotes innovative demonstration projects that can be successfully replicated to meet Maryland’s historic preservation needs.
Open once a year, the Heritage Fund is intended to serve the needs of tangible cultural resources in Maryland that are not likely to be met through existing Preservation Maryland and Maryland Historical Trust programs. For questions about the program, or to get added to the Heritage Fund announcement mailing list, please contact Christiana Limniatis, Program & Outreach Manager at climniatis@PresMD. org or 410-685-2886 x302.
FY25 included 18 total projects and more than $125,000 awarded, leveraging more than $500,000 in total project budgets. Learn more about FY25 recipients here . During FY24, the Heritage Fund awarded a total of $119,200 to 17 projects across Maryland.
Click here to learn more about those projects. Mapping Heritage Fund projects across Maryland Are you a previous Heritage Fund awardee and are now ready to close out your grant? Click the button below to submit your Disbursement Form.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Historic sites, buildings, districts, objects, and archaeological resources in Maryland are eligible for funding. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Preservation Maryland Heritage Fund is funded by Preservation Maryland. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Heritage Fund is a cooperative grant program from Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust that funds historic preservation projects by nonprofits and local government instrumentalities throughout Maryland. For FY26, $153,000 is available with a maximum award of $10,000; most awards fall between $2,000 and $6,000. Eligible projects span three categories: education and research, planning and feasibility, and repair and rehabilitation of historic properties. Private property owners are not eligible. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to complete their project within one calendar year of receiving the award. The program is offered once annually on a competitive basis.
Maryland Maritime Heritage Grant Program is sponsored by Preservation Maryland in collaboration with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This program provides direct assistance to promote the preservation of Maryland's maritime heritage, supporting education and preservation projects that advance the maritime history of Maryland. A 1:1 non-federal match is required.
Jerome Early-Career Project Grants is a grant from Forecast Public Art, funded by the Jerome Foundation, that funds the creation of new public art projects by early-career artists based in Minnesota. Two grants of $8,000 each are awarded annually to support temporary or permanent public artworks anywhere in Minnesota. Projects may be supported by public or nonprofit agencies but private commissions are not eligible, and a secured project site is required at the time of application. The program places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, rural artists, and artists with disabilities. Eligible applicants are Minnesota-based individual artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. The application deadline was October 15, 2025.
The Local Cultural Council Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council distributing $1,000 to $10,000 through a statewide network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) representing every city and town in the Commonwealth. Each LCC awards funds based on local community cultural needs as assessed by council members. Eligible applicants include artists, nonprofits, schools, and organizations pursuing arts, humanities, and science projects. Applications are submitted directly to local councils and are typically due by October 16. Grants from most LCCs are reimbursement-based. Massachusetts Cultural Council funds the LCCs centrally, which then regrant to community projects.
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