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Find similar grantsSacred Places Indiana Fund is sponsored by Indiana Landmarks (with support from Lilly Endowment Inc.). Supports planning and capital restoration projects at historic houses of worship in Indiana, with training, guidance, and matching grants.
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Historic houses of worship invited to apply for grants - Indiana Landmarks POSTED ON January 22, 2026 BY Indiana Landmarks | Churches and other historic houses of worship stand among the most architecturally distinguished structures in a community, and when congregations shrink, maintenance suffers and landmarks become threatened.
To deal with an increasing volume of calls for help from congregations in historic churches with restoration needs, in 2015 Indiana Landmarks created the Sacred Places Indiana Program with support from from Lilly Endowment Inc. In December 2025, Lilly Endowment renewed its support for Sacred Places Indiana with a $10 million grant for ongoing programs to support historic houses of worship, including expert guidance, training, and financial assistance.
“Lilly Endowment’s continued support for Indiana Landmarks’ Sacred Places Indiana program is valuable beyond words,” says David Frederick, director of Sacred Places Indiana. “We’ve already seen the impact that the program is having, not only in terms of support to participating congregations and the historic buildings they steward, but to the communities they serve as well.
” The Sacred Places Indiana Fund awards matching grants in a competitive process to congregations who are committed to good stewardship of their historic structures and have demonstrated signs of organizational health. Applications for the next round of grant funding are now open and will be accepted through June 15, 2026.
If invited to participate in the program, congregations will have the opportunity to apply for planning grants up to $25,000 and capital grants up to $500,000. Congregations can learn more about the program and grant application process during an online informational webinar on Thursday, February 19.
In 2025, Indiana Landmarks’ Sacred Places Indiana program provided $2,835,950 to 25 congregations around the state to address capital and planning needs at their historic houses of worship. Other awards supported architectural, rehabilitation, and fundraising studies. WHAT: Sacred Places Indiana Fund Webinar WHEN: Tuesday, February 19, 12 p.
m. to 1 p. m.
EST WHERE: Online. RSVP to receive a link to join the webinar. RSVP: www.
indianalandmarks. org/sacred-places-indiana-fund-webinar/ , 317-639-4534, 800-450-4534 David Frederick, Director, Sacred Places Indiana, Indiana Landmarks, 317-639-4534, dfrederick@indianalandmarks. org.
Mary Scharnberg, Associate Director, Sacred Places Indiana, Indiana Landmarks, 317-639-4534, mscharnberg@indianalandmarks. org. Mindi Woolman, V.
P. of Marketing and Communications, Indiana Landmarks, 317-639-4534, mwoolman@indianalandmarks. org Indiana Landmarks revitalizes communities, strengthens connections to our diverse heritage, and saves meaningful places.
With nine offices located throughout the state, Indiana Landmarks helps people rescue endangered landmarks and restore historic neighborhoods and downtowns. People who join Indiana Landmarks receive its bimonthly magazine, Indiana Preservation. For more information on the not-for-profit organization, call 317-639-4534, 800-450-4534, or visit www.
indianalandmarks. org. Stay up to date on the latest news, stories, and events from Indiana Landmarks, around the state or in your area.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Congregations with historic sacred places in Indiana demonstrating commitment to good stewardship and organizational health. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Planning grants up to $25,000; capital grants up to $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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