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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.
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Heritage Fund - Preservation Maryland For FY26, the Heritage Fund will have $153,000 available in funding. The maximum award amount is $10,000. The majority of the grant awards fall between $2,000 and $6,000.
As this is a competitive grant program, not all grant proposals are funded, and it is not uncommon for a partial award to be made. The Heritage Fund is open to applications from non-profit organizations and instrumentalities of state, counties, and municipalities engaged in historic preservation projects. Private property owners are not eligible for funding.
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to complete their grant project within a calendar year of receiving the award. Extensions and modification requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not automatically granted. The wide array of eligible projects falls into three general categories: education & research; planning & feasibility; and repair & rehabilitation.
Please consult the FY26 Program Guidelines for the full eligibility requirements. It is recommended that potential applicants contact PM before beginning an application to ensure eligibility. PM staff will be available virtually via Zoom on the following dates and times to discuss grant requirements and answer questions.
Watch the January 22nd Info Session Here: Friday, February 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – Heritage Fund Office Hours – February Session Friday, March 13, 2026, 12:30 PM – Heritage Fund Office Hours – March Session These will be unstructured drop-in discussions and Q&A sessions where attendees can ask specific questions about program eligibility and completing the application.
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.
Heritage Fund Disbursement Form
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations and local jurisdictions in Maryland are eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The Heritage Fund is funded by Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. 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.
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