125 International Grants for Historical Preservation

125 Preservation Grants for International

Discover grants for historical preservation and cultural heritage conservation. Funding supports the restoration, maintenance, and protection of historic buildings, landmarks, and monuments. Additional grants fund the preservation of artefacts and archives, along with projects that promote historical awareness and history-focused education.

Preservation funders range from state historic preservation offices to family foundations focused on a single landmark, so sorting by location and funding source above narrows the field quickly. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for historical-significance narratives and multi-phase restoration projects.

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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Groups, and Societies to Honor Orchid Co...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, societies, and groups to acknowledge outstanding achievements in flower preservation. One prize will be awarded for conservation work related to native orchid species in the United States, Canada...

GrantWatch ID#: 159984
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Grants to British Columbia Property Owners to Preserve Historic Buildings

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to British Columbia historic property owners to maintain and protect heritage buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate and preserve historically significant residential and non-residential buildings. Eligible projects are located in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185461
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International entities for conservation projects. The focus of the current grant cycle is forest preservation. Funding is intended for initiatives to protect rainforests, forests, and their inhabitants. Eligible projects can include educ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231339

Cooperative Agreements and Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes for Water Conservati...

Deadline: 09/09/26

Cooperative agreements and grants to USA agencies, nonprofit organizations, utility providers, and tribes in multiple states and territories for water conservation projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. All...

GrantWatch ID#: 199061

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Cultural Organizations, Museums, Archives, and Librar...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International cultural organizations, museums, archives, historic houses, and libraries for activities to advance awareness of collections conservation. Funding is intended for programs and projects that assist underresou...

GrantWatch ID#: 223404

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes and IHEs for Humanities Texts

Deadline: 09/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the translation and preparation of humanities texts. Applications are encouraged for long-term and short-term editorial projects, as well as projects that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151063

Awards to USA and Canada IHE Students for Ocean Solutions

Deadline: 09/16/26

Awards to USA and Canada students at IHEs for presenting solutions to the human consumption of oceanic resources. The purpose of the initiative is to generate ideas about how marine resources can continue to be used without becoming depleted. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 205582

Grants to Ontario Cultural Heritage Nonprofits for Community Projects

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations for arts and cultural projects that benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for both collaborative projects and organization-specific projects. Cultural heritage includes activitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 146564

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits for Cultural Projects

Deadline: 09/22/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for cultural projects. Funding is intended for projects and activities that respond to identified thematic gaps or product-readiness challenges within the cultural heritage sector. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 196654

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Migratory Bird Habitats

Deadline: 09/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, tribes, and agencies to restore, protect, and enhance eligible animal habitats. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 180336

Grants to Manitoba Charitable Organizations to Enhance the Quality of Life

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Manitoba charitable organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of community service, health, education, culture and heritage, youth and seniors, recreation, agriculture, enviro...

GrantWatch ID#: 136517

Grants to Ontario Qualified Donees for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ontario qualified donees for projects that enhance the community and address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Focus areas include education; arts and culture; diversity, equity, inclusio...

GrantWatch ID#: 152914

Grants to Ontario Property Owners to Restore Culturally Significant Properties

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Ontario property owners for the conservation, repair, and restoration of culturally significant properties in eligible regions. Funding is available for a broad range of activities, including roof and siding repairs, porch restoration, and exterior pain...

GrantWatch ID#: 180025

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Museums to Preserve Artwork

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit cultural institutions and museums for artwork preservation projects. Funding is intended for the conservation of works of art that are of cultural and historical significance. Eligible artwork includes sculptures,...

GrantWatch ID#: 181033

Fellowships to USA Early Career Conservation Scientists for Post-Doctoral Research

Deadline: 09/30/26

Fellowships to early-career conservation scientists of any nationality based at USA institutions. This two-year post-doctoral fellowship program is intended to support leading scientists by fostering research skills improvement and providing field learning experie...

GrantWatch ID#: 181857

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Arts-Based Projects and Scientific Res...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for arts-based projects and scientific research. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: art exhibitions, art preservation, art education, and general adv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222240

Grants to Canada Nonprofits to Meet Community Needs While Preserving Canadian Culture

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to Canada charitable organizations to meet community needs while preserving Canadian culture. Funding is intended for initiatives benefiting education, social services, health, and national concerns. The purpose of this grant program is to provide funding w...

GrantWatch ID#: 228353

Grants to Canada and USA Nonprofits for Projects to Protect Wildlife and Natural Habitats

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Canada, USA, and territories nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigat...

GrantWatch ID#: 129644

Grants to Saskatchewan Nonprofits and Municipalities for Métis Cultural Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Saskatchewan nonprofit organizations and municipalities for Métis cultural activities. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Priority will be given to activities that take place in rural and underserved communities. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 155982

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Professionals for Research in Conservation or Re...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International professional researchers working in the field of conservation to conduct research at the funding source's Los Angeles institution. Funding is intended to provide an opportunity for scholars, interns, fellows, and senio...

GrantWatch ID#: 176113

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations, Tribes, First Nations, and Organizations to Address th...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178266

Grants to Canada Writers and Illustrators to Promote Ukrainian Canadian Literature

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada writers and illustrators to promote work having Ukrainian Canadian themes. Funding is intended to support qualified applicants engaging in any form of literature that connects to the experience of Ukrainians in Canada. Funds may be used for litera...

GrantWatch ID#: 193577

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Collectives, Businesses, and Groups for Ukrainian-Themed Projects...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, collectives, businesses, and groups to provide national-level projects that have Ukrainian cultural themes and content. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects that advance and promote the Ukranian community throu...

GrantWatch ID#: 193588

Grants to Canada Entities for Activities to Preserve Ukrainian Canadian Culture

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, businesses, educational institutions, museums, libraries, archival repositories, art galleries, and other institutions for heritage preservation activities pertaining to the Ukrainian Canadian community...

GrantWatch ID#: 193594

Grants to Canada Entities for History and Culture Exhibitions of Ukrainians in Canada

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, businesses, and educational institutions for exhibitions associated with the history and culture of the Ukrainian Canadian community. Funding is intended to support public exhibits of museum ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193597

Grants to Canada Entities for Ukrainian Canadian Historic Preservation Projects

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, institutions, artist collectives, groups, businesses, and educational institutions for historic preservation activities relating to the Ukrainian Canadian community. Funding is intended for projects that support the docume...

GrantWatch ID#: 193600

Grants to Canada Entities for War Memorials for Ukrainian Canadian Military Veterans

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations, artist collectives, groups, educational institutions, and businesses to construct and maintain memorials to honor the memory of Ukrainian Canadian military service members. Funding is intended to support the construction a...

GrantWatch ID#: 206207

Grants to Canada Nonprofits, Artist Collectives, Schools, and Artists to Recognize Ethnic Comm...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit organizations and groups, artist collectives, educational institutions, and artists for projects to commemorate the experiences of ethnic communities interned in Canada during World War I, and to recognize their cultural contributions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 217455

Grants to Canada Groups and Individuals to Recognize Ukrainian Canadian Military Contributions

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Canada nonprofit groups and individuals for projects to recognize and commemorate Ukrainian Canadian military veterans. Funding is intended for a wide range of programs and projects in the focus areas of education, arts and literature, history, and commu...

GrantWatch ID#: 232407

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for On-Site Marine Research

Deadline: 10/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students and independent explorers for on-site marine research. Funding is intended for activities related to exploration, protection, and conservation that will improve the quality of life for pe...

GrantWatch ID#: 212955

Grants to Ontario Artists and Arts Organizations for Projects that Promote Indigenous Art

Deadline: 10/06/26 Conference Date: 09/08/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $30,000 to Ontario Indigenous nonprofit organizations, artists, and collectives in eligible locations for projects that promote Indigenous art. Funding is intended to encourage new relationships between Indigenous artist...

GrantWatch ID#: 188485

Grants to USA Watershed Groups in Multiple States to Manage and Protect Water Resources

Deadline: 10/07/26

Grants to USA watershed groups, states, local agencies, nonprofit organizations, tribes, local and special districts, and interstate organizations in multiple states and territories for projects to address water management needs. Required registrations must be com...

GrantWatch ID#: 193418

Grants to British Columbia Individuals, Nonprofits, and First Nations for Historic Preservation

Deadline: 10/14/26

Grants to British Columbia individual property owners, nonprofit organizations, and First Nations to preserve historic locations in eligible regions. Funding is intended to increase opportunities for the conservation of heritage buildings and sites. Eligible prope...

GrantWatch ID#: 191794

Grants to British Columbia Individuals and Nonprofits for Environmental and Food Projects

Deadline: 10/14/26 Conference Date: 09/09/26

Grants of up to $500, $2,500, and $5,000 to British Columbia individuals and nonprofit organizations for environmental projects and food initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended to protect the environment and improve food security. Activities should le...

GrantWatch ID#: 210905

Grants to British Columbia and Yukon Nonprofits for Fish Protection and Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia and Yukon community-based and volunteer organizations for projects to protect and conserve fish species. Funding is intended to support organizations that undertake salmon conservation and restoration projects. Eligible types of projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 139360

Grants to Hawaii, California, Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific Nonprofits for Environmental ...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Hawaii, California, Northwest Mexico, Chile, and Western Pacific nonprofit organizations for environmental conservation and protection programs. Funding is intended to support projects that promote ecosystem sustainability management and advance the cons...

GrantWatch ID#: 176044

Grants to British Columbia First Nations Individuals for Community Language Programs

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nations individuals for community-related language immersion programs. Funding is intended to cultivate language speakers in the 16 to 50-year age range who will then share the language with others once their studies are completed....

GrantWatch ID#: 180197

Grants to Alberta Registered Charities to Enhance the Quality of Life for Residents in Rural C...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants to Alberta-registered charities to enhance the quality of life for residents in rural communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Eligible organizations are those located in the funding source's ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 185480

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Researchers for Wildlife Protection Pr...

Deadline: 10/15/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and individual researchers for wildlife and plant protection initiatives. Priority will be given to species facing a high risk of extinction, especially endangered and critically end...

GrantWatch ID#: 186060

Grants to British Columbia First Nations Individuals to Pursue Language Learning

Deadline: 10/15/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants to British Columbia First Nations individuals to further their language learning pursuits. Funding is intended to encourage language learning and speaking by providing flexible study requirements that can be undertaken while honoring other obligations. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210490

Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec Entities to Preserve Local Heritage

Deadline: 10/16/26 Conference Date: 09/23/26

Grants to Vermont, New York, and Quebec nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, IHEs, and municipalities in eligible locations for projects to preserve local heritage. Applicants are required to submit a pre-proposal and obtain required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 192586

Grants to Canada Individuals, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Conservation Projects

Deadline: 10/18/26

Grants to Canada individuals, nonprofit organizations, Indigenous organizations, IHEs, for-profit organizations, community groups, and government agencies for environmental preservation projects. Funding may be used for habitat conservation, research, conservation...

GrantWatch ID#: 163282

Grants to Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and Institutions for Water Conservation and Preservati...

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Ontario nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions in eligible regions for initiatives related to access to clean water, water conservation, and preservation. Applicants are required to contact the funding source prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216964

Grants to Ontario First Nations, Their Organizations, and Members for Economic Development

Deadline: 10/19/26

Grants to Ontario First Nations, their organizations, and members to strengthen economic development. The purpose of funding is to promote conservation and harvesting while maintaining traditional methods. The goal is to increase employment and improve the quality...

GrantWatch ID#: 225616

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for American History Research

Deadline: 10/26/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars, IHE faculty, and doctoral candidates to conduct research related to American History at an institution in New York City. Priority is given to research on topics related to the Cold War, slavery and abolition,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229147

Grants to USA Agricultural Professionals to Support Sustainability Practices

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 09/03/26

Grants of up to $85,000 to USA agricultural professionals in multiple states and territories to conduct collaborative projects with qualifying businesses to further agricultural sustainability. Funding is intended to support projects that incorporate both research...

GrantWatch ID#: 158703

Grants to USA Agricultural Professionals for Training in Agriculture Sustainability

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants to USA agricultural professionals in multiple states and territories for professional training related to sustainability in agriculture. Funding is intended to support programs that educate these professionals so that they will be able to conduct training p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176395

Grants to USA Graduate Students for Agricultural Projects that Promote Sustainability

Deadline: 10/28/26 Conference Date: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA and territories graduate students for agricultural projects that promote sustainability in eligible regions. Projects must take place in one of the following regions: Alaska, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Hawai...

GrantWatch ID#: 184781

Grants and In-Kind Support to Canada Individuals for Nature and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of up to $70,000 and in-kind support to Canada individuals for projects related to the environment, geography, and nature. Eligible projects align with one of the following four areas of interest: research, education, conservation, or storytelling. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 205230

Grants to New Brunswick Nonprofits and Museums for Technology Costs and Exhibit Improvements

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to New Brunswick nonprofit heritage organizations and museums for technology costs and exhibit improvements. Funding is intended for activities, including website design, exhibit conservation, digital promotion, i...

GrantWatch ID#: 232362
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