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GEORGIA FUNDING

Grants:
Georgia Department of Education:  The Capital Outlay for Public School Facilities Construction funds new construction of and renovation/modifications to public school facilities.  For more information call the Facilities Services Unit at 404-656-2454.
 
Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board:  The Historic Records Grant Program is designed to promote preservation of and access to historical documents and the use of technology in Georgia's repositories and local government offices.  Projects may include, but are not limited to, inventories of collections, establishment of records management programs, arrangement and description of materials, microfilming or using information technology to provide for the management and long-term accessibly of records.  Eligible organizations include historical societies, libraries, museums, private universities, local governments, court systems, boards of educations, etc.  For an application call the Georgia Department of Archives and History at 678-364-3718 or visit http://sos.georgia.gov/archives/who_are_we/ghrab/grant_programs/default.htm.

Georgia Humanities Council:  The Georgia Humanities Council provides support for educational programs which are developed and carried out in local communities. The Council provides grants in varying amounts to nonprofit organizations, including museums, libraries, historical societies, community groups, schools, government agencies, and universities to support public programs in many formats in communities across Georgia.  Grants include teacher enrichment grants, conference grants, public program grants, special program grants, and planning/consultant Grants.  For more information, visit www.georgiahumanities.org

Governor's Discretionary Fund:  Administered by the Office of the Governor, State of Georgia, the Governor's Discretionary Fund provides funding for special needs or special situations that are not covered by other state programs.  Incorporated municipalities, counties, and authorities are eligible to apply.  For more information, contact the Office of the Governor, 404-656-1776.

Gwinnett County Department of Community Services Historic Preservation Assistance Program:  Only nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies with a base of operations within Gwinnett County may qualify for this grant.  The County's financial assistance is intended for capital projects such as land/facility acquisition, preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, stabilization of properties and pre-development projects.  Funds may only be used for properties that are open to the general public and are located in Gwinnett County.  For more information, contact the Heritage and Preservation Supervisor at 770-822-5178

Hands-On Georgia/Department of Community Affairs Challenge Grants:  $100,000 matching grants for local governments that partner with community agencies to use volunteers to transform communities and engage citizens in service.  For an application, visit www.handsongeorgia.org.  For more information contact info@handsongeorgia.org or 404-979-2842.

Historic Chattahoochee Commission:  The Commission has administered its matching grant program since 1985.  Grants are provided on a 50/50 basis with the goal of developing the Chattahoochee Trace's full potential for historic preservation and tourism.  Georgia counties that are eligible for funding are Troup, Harris, Stewart, Chattahoochee, Quitman, Randolph, Clay, Decatur, Early, Muscogee and Seminole.  This program will provide financial assistance to any qualifying nonprofit organization or agency headquartered within the Chattahoochee Trace region.  In addition, the project for which funding is requested must contribute to the promotion of tourism, history and/or historic preservation.  For more information, call 334-687-9755, toll free at 1-877-766-2443 or visit www.hcc-al-ga.org.

Historic Landscape and Garden Grant Program:  The Garden Club of Georgia offers this 50/50 matching grant program for historic gardens owned by public, nonprofit organizations.  Eligible activities must relate directly to the physical improvement of the landscape or garden.  Eligible activities for funding include restoration of designed landscape and gardens, historic landscape/garden restoration plans, or cultural landscape reports.  There is a $3,000 maximum per grant.  For more information, contact The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.'s state headquarters at 706-227-5369 or download grant guidelines and grant application form at http://www.uga.edu/gardenclub/grants.html.

Historic Preservation Division Grants:  Located within the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Historic Preservation Division, which is the Georgia state historic preservation office, offers two grant programs, one federally-funded and one state-funded, for historic preservation projects.  A survey program is also available each year to document Georgias historic resources.  For more information about the three programs, visit http://www.gashpo.org/.

Georgia Heritage Grants:  Initiated during the 1994 Session of the Georgia General Assembly, these grants provide funding for the preservation of historic properties and archaeological sites in Georgia.  The program offers matching funds on a statewide competitive basis to local governments and nonprofit organizations for the preservation of Georgia Register-eligible historic properties.  For further information or to be put on a list to receive an application, contact: Carole Moore, grants coordinator, at 404-463-8434 or carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us.

Historic Preservation Fund Grants: The Historic Preservation Fund grant program is appropriated annually by the U.S. Congress through the National Park Service to the state historic preservation offices.  The 60/40 matching grants enable Certified Local Governments to undertake projects that aid in the preservation of historic properties, such as historic resource or archaeological surveys, National Register nominations, planning projects, or information and education projects.  For more information, contact Carole Moore, grants coordinator, at 404-463-8434 or carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us.

Historic Resource Survey Funding:  Funding is available each year to conduct historic resource surveys to document Georgias historic resources.  Priorities for projects are development pressure, lack of or incomplete existing survey, and direct links to other preservation or planning activities.  Countywide surveys are emphasized, but surveys of communities and surveys with broad regional or statewide benefits are also eligible. These surveys do not require matching funds, but sponsoring groups are encouraged to raise local money or in-kind contributions.  For more information, contact Kenneth Gibbs, survey coordinator, at 404-651-6432 or kenneth.gibbs@dnr.state.ga.us.

Georgia Department of Community Affairs Grants: Located within the Georgia state government, the Department of Community Affairs works with communities to create an environment for successful businesses and families.  In this effort, the Department of Community Affairs administers several state and federal grant programs, several of which promote preservation, conscientious development and community improvement.  For more information on the Department of Community Affairs, visit www.dca.state.ga.us/. 

Georgia Local Development Fund:  Administered by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, these funds are available for Qualified Local Governments for projects that contribute to the implementation of the communitys local comprehensive plan or solid waste management plan.  Typical projects include downtown development, tourism and related marketing activities, parks and recreation, community facilities, and historically appropriate improvements to government buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  Matching grants range from $20,000 to $50,000.  For more information call 404-679-4789 or visit www.dca.state.ga.us/economic/financing/index.asp.

OneGeorgia Authority Grants: The OneGeorgia Authority was created by the Governor and the Georgia General Assembly to help bridge the economic divide in Georgia. The Authority will channel one third of the state's tobacco settlement to economic development projects for Tier 1 and 2 counties and, in certain instances, Tier 3 counties. Flexible assistance will be provided in the form of loans and grants to support local and regional economic development strategies. While the authority will support traditional economic development projects, it will also support innovative solutions to local and regional challenges. For more information, go to www.onegeorgia.org.
  
Oglethorpe Fund:  Established in 1983 in Georgia, this organization gives primarily in the Chatham County, Georgia, area for historic preservation activities. For more information, please contact the Trust Office, Bank of America, P.O. Box 4446, Atlanta, GA  30302. 

Recreational Trails Program Grants:  These Federal Highway Administration grants, administered through the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, can be used to maintain, restore and rehabilitate trails, including National Historic Trails, and rehabilitate trailside facilities.  They can also support acquisition of easements or title to property for trails, including acquisition of old road or railroad bridges to be used as recreational trail bridges. Eligible applicants include federal and state agencies, local governments and legally constituted authorities or commissions.   For more information contact the grants coordinator at 404-656-2770 or visit www.gastateparks.org/grants.

Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU):  This reimbursement program is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and administered by the Georgia Department of Transportation.  The objective is to provide funds for transportation-related project enhancements, such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities; safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists; acquisition of scenic easements and historic sites; scenic or historic highway programs (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities); landscaping or other scenic beautification; historic preservation; rehabilitation of historic transportation buildings, structures and facilities; preservation of abandoned railway corridors; control and removal of outdoor advertising;  archaeological planning and research; environmental mitigation; and the establishment of transportation museums.  State and local government agencies are eligible to apply.  Grants are matching grants (20% local, 80% federal) with a $1,000,000 maximum.  For more information see http://www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/plan-prog/planning/projects/te/index.shtml or email at teprogram@dot.state.ga.us.

U.S.D.A. Rural Development Funds:  The Community Facilities Loans and Grants program will fund improvements to and rehabilitation of community facilities.  Eligible applicants include public entities, nonprofits (including churches), and federally-recognized Indian tribes.  Cities, towns and unincorporated areas must have a population of 20,000 or less.  For more information and to find out the closest area office (six in Georgia) contact the Georgia statewide office at 706-546-2171 or visit http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ga/

Foundations:
Callaway Foundation, Inc.:  This foundation gives primarily in Georgia, with emphasis on the city of La Grange and Troup County.  Grants are given for elementary, higher, and secondary education, including libraries and buildings, and equipment; health and hospitals; community funds; care for the aged; community development; historic preservation; and church support. For more information, contact J.T. Gresham, President at 706-884-7348 or visit www.callawayfoundation.org/grant_policies.php.
 
Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia, Inc.:  The foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the northwest Georgia region by promoting philanthropy; building and maintaining permanent endowment funds to be used for the broad charitable needs of the region; serving as a leader in identifying and prioritizing needs in the community; serving as a catalyst in developing effective responses to community issues; encouraging collaboration between organizations and agencies to shape solutions; and serving as a steward of the funds in the endowment. Grants are given in: animal welfare; community development; education; environment; general charitable giving; health care; historic preservation/historical societies.  For more information call 706-275-9117, write to Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia, P.O. Box 942, Dalton, GA 30722-0942, visit www.communityfoundationnwga.org, or email cfnwg@alltel.net.

Lettie Pate Evans Foundation, Inc.:  Grants of the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation are limited to specified public charities in Georgia and Virginia. The grant program reflects a strong emphasis in the following areas:  private secondary and higher education; arts and culture; museums and historic preservation.  Traditionally, preference has been given to one-time capital projects. Awards for basic operating support usually are avoided. Grants to individuals are not made.  For more information, please contact 404-522-6755, fdns@woodruff.org, or visit www.lpevans.org.

Exposition Foundation, Inc.:  The Foundation's primary areas of interest include the fine arts and higher/ secondary education, as well as support for social services, housing, and health. Historic preservation and historical societies are listed in the Foundation's fields of interest.  Giving is limited to organizations in Atlanta, Georgia.  An application form is not required. Applicants should submit the following: 1) listing of board of directors, trustees, officers and other key people and their affiliations 2) copy of IRS Determination Letter 3) detailed description of project and amount of funding requested.  For more information, contact the President, Exposition Foundation, 520 E. Paces Ferry Rd., N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30305.  

James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation:  This foundation, established and located in New York, supports innovative original research and creative design which advances the practice of preservation in the United States, with a geographical giving focus on Savannah, Georgia.  The organization's fields of interest include the arts; environment; beautification programs; historic preservation/historical societies; history/archaeology; visual arts; and architecture.  An application form is not required. Applicants should submit the following: 1) detailed description of project and amount of funding requested; 2) copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget; 3) principal source of support for project in the past; 4) statement of problem project will address; 5) qualifications of key personnel.  For more specific information, please call 212-252-6809, visit www.fitchfoundation.org, or write the foundation c/o Neighborhood Preservation Center, 232 E 11th Street, New York, NY, 10003.

E. J. Grassmann Trust:  This foundation gives grants to educational institutions, local hospitals and health organizations, organizations engaged in ecological endeavors, and social welfare organizations, particularly those helping children. Preference is given to organizations with low administration costs and which show efforts to achieve a broad funding base.  Historic preservation and historical societies are listed in the organization's field of interest.  Giving is located primarily in middle Georgia and New Jersey.  For more information call 908-753-2440 or write to E.J. Grassmann Trust, P.O. Box 4470, Warren, NJ 07059-0470.

Walter Clay Hill and Family Foundation:  Established in 1967 in Georgia, this trust gives grants for the arts, museums, and protestant church support; support also for secondary and higher education and historical associations. Giving limited to the metropolitan Atlanta area. For more information, please contact the SunTrust Bank, P.O. Box 4655, Atlanta, GA  30303. 

Livingston Foundation, Inc.:  This foundation was incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1964 and gives grants, primarily in the metropolitan Atlanta area, in the following areas: arts; community development; government/public administration; historic preservation/historical societies; hospitals (general); international studies; medical research; museums; performing arts; visual arts.  An application form is not required.  An initial approach letter should be sent to the Livingston Foundation, Inc., 28001 Atlantic Ctr., 1201 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA  30309 or call 404-873-8500.

Schultz Foundation, Inc.:  Established in 1964 in Florida, this foundation's fields of interest include education, historic preservation/historical societies, history/archaeology, museums, and urban/community development. Giving is primarily in the Jacksonville, Florida, area and Georgia.  For more information call 904-354-3603, visit www.unf.edu/coas/irishstudies/schultz.html, or write to Schultz Foundation, Inc., 118 W. Adams Street, Suite 600, Jacksonville, FL 32202.

JBS Foundation (formerly Jocelyn Botterell Staton Foundation):  This independent foundation was established in 1995 in Georgia and primarily gives in Georgia for projects involved with botanical gardens, the Boy Scouts, education, historic preservation/historical societies and museums.  Please send a letter of initial approach to SunTrust Bank, c/o Mark Drake, P.O. Box 4655, Atlanta, GA 30302-4655. 

The Stewart Huston Charitable Trust: Established in 1989 in Pennsylvania, this trust gives primarily in the Savannah, Georgia, area and Coatesville and Chester County, Pennsylvania.  Historic preservation and community development are part of the Trust's fields of interest.  For more information, please contact the  program director at (610) 384-2666 or admin@stewarthuston.org.  Additional information is also available on the programs website www.stewarthuston.org.

The Synovus Foundation:  Formerly C B& T Charitable Trust, the Synovus Trust Company gives primarily in the Columbus, Georgia, area, with an emphasis on youth agencies and higher and early childhood education, museums and the arts, historic preservation, health associations, and community development.  An application form is not required. Applicants should submit the following: 1) copy of current year's organizational budget and/or project budget; 2) detailed description of project and amount of funding requested; and 3) copy of IRS Determination Letter. For more information, contact the Synovus Trust Co. at 706-644-3496 or write to The Synovus Foundation, P.O. Box 23024, Columbus, GA. 31902.

The R. J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation:  Money is available for publishing a cemetery record book through the foundation, which is interested in providing for the publication of appropriately retrieved genealogical information from public and private records.  The foundation can be contacted at SunTrust Bank Atlanta, R.J. Taylor, Jr. Foundation c/o SunTrust Bank, P.O. Box 4655, MC221, Atlanta, GA 30302.  Information is also available at www.taylorfoundation.org/.

The Telford Family Foundation, Inc.:  This family foundation was established in 1993 in Georgia and gives grants primarily within the state.  The foundation's fields of interest include historic preservation/historical societies; human services; protestant agencies & churches. For more information, please contact 706-886-9761 or write to The Telford Family Foundation, 245 W Doyle Street, Toccoa, GA 30577-2311.
Williams Family Foundation of Georgia, Inc.:  Established in 1980 in Georgia.  Giving is primarily in Georgia, with emphasis on Thomasville and Thomas County. Included in the foundation's fields of interest are:  animals/wildlife, preservation/protection; arts; community development; education; environment; natural resources; family services; government/public administration; higher education; historic preservation/historical societies; libraries/library science; museums; performing arts; secondary school/education; visual arts.  Please send an initial letter of approach to the Executive Secretary at P.O. Box 1577, Thomasville, GA  31792 or call 229-226-4300. 

Robert W. Woodruff Foundation, Inc.:  The Woodruff Foundation is an independent private foundation with a broad charter to support charitable, scientific and educational activities.  Grants generally are limited to tax-exempt public charities located and operating in Georgia. Principal giving interests are focused on the following program areas: elementary, secondary and higher education; health care and education; human services, particularly for children and youth; economic development and civic affairs; art and cultural activities; conservation of natural resources and environmental education.  Traditionally, preference has been given to one-time capital projects and to other extraordinary needs of well-established public charities. Awards to individuals and for basic operating support are avoided.  For more information, call 404-522-6755 or visit www.woodruff.org/

Wormsloe Foundation, Inc.: Established in 1951, this foundation gives primarily in the state of Georgia for projects involving the preservation and study of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, and historical sites and documents.  For more information call 912-234-5400 or send an initial letter of approach to P.O. Box 8346, Savannah, GA 31412. 

Loans:
Georgia Department of Community Affairs Grants: Located within the Georgia state government, the Department of Community Affairs works with communities to create an environment for successful businesses and families.  In this effort, the Department of Community Affairs offers several financing programs for local governments to develop and improve their cities; several of these finance options involve conscientious development of downtowns and the preservation and rehabilitation of property.  For more information on the Department of Community Affairs, visit www.dca.state.ga.us/. 

Community Development Block Grant Loan Guarantee Program (Section 108 Program):  Local Governments are eligible to apply for these grants.  Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:  rehabilitation of real property owned or acquired by the public entity or its designated public agency; the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of commercial or industrial buildings, structures and other real property equipment and improvements.  For more information, contact the Department of Community Affairs at 404-679-1587 or email bwilliam@dca.state.ga.us.

Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund (DD RLF):  These grants provided by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) assist non-entitlement cities and counties in implementing quality downtown development projects.  Grants range up to $200,000 maximum per project.  Applications may be submitted throughout the year and are generally reviewed within 30 days of submission.  For more information call 404-679-1585 or visit http://www.dca.state.ga.us/grants/index.html.

Georgia Cities Foundation: Established in 1999, the Georgia Cities Foundation (GCF) is a nonprofit subsidiary of the Georgia Municipal Authority.  The GCFs mission is to assist communities in their efforts to revitalize and enhance downtown areas by serving as a partner and facilitator in the funding of downtown capital projects in Georgia through their revolving loan program.  The program provides low-interest loans to Downtown Development Authorities or similar entities for downtown development projects.  For more information call 678-686-6297 or go to www.georgiacitiesfoundation.org.

Tax Incentive Programs:
Historic Preservation Division Program:  Located within the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the Historic Preservation Office, which is the Georgia state preservation office, administers three tax incentive programs, one federal and two state, for historic preservation rehabilitation projects.  For more information about the three programs, contact Tax Incentives Coordinator Ced Dolder at 404-651-5566 ced.dolder@dnr.state.ga.us or visit http://www.gashpo.org./

Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit Program:  The RITC program provides an opportunity to owners of certified historic structure, who undertake a certified rehabilitation, a federal income tax credit equal to 20% of the qualified rehabilitation expenses.  Only properties utilized for income-producing purposes can take advantage of the credit. 

Georgia State Income Tax Credit Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property:  As of 2009, this incentive program, administered by both HPD and the Georgia Department of Revenue, provides property owners of historic homes who complete a DNR-approved rehabilitation, the opportunity to take 25% of the rehabilitation expenditures as a state income tax credit up to $100,000. Income-producing properties may take a credit up to $300,000.  Properties must be eligible for or listed in the Georgia Register of Historic Places and rehabilitation work must be in accordance with the Department of Natural Resources' Standards for Rehabilitation.

State Preferential Property Tax Assessment Program for Rehabilitated Historic Property:  This incentive program is designed to encourage the rehabilitation of both residential and commercial historic buildings by freezing property tax assessments for eight and one-half years at the pre-rehabilitation assessment value.   Properties must be listed or eligible for listing in the Georgia Register of Historic Places and rehabilitation work must be in accordance with the Department of Natural Resources' Standards for Rehabilitation.

NATIONAL FUNDING

The 1772 Foundation:  The mission of this program is to preserve and enhance American historic properties for future generations to enjoy, with particular interest in farming, industrial development, transportation and unusual historic buildings. Past projects in Georgia have included the Juliette Gordon Low house and the Tybee Island lighthouse keepers cottage.  Applicants must first submit a letter of inquiry available at the foundations website at www.1772foundation.org.

American Battlefield Protection Grants:  The National Park Services American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) provides grants for projects that lead directly to identification, preservation, and interpretation of battlefield land and/or associated sites.  Eligible applicants include federal, tribal, state, and local governments; educational institutions; and private-sector organizations.  In recent years, grants have averaged about $32,300 per award.  The ABPP does not fund land acquisition or capital improvement projects. Projects associated with lands already owned by the National Park Service are not eligible for ABPP grants. For more information, contact the Grant Manager at 202-343-9563 or visit www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp/funding.htm.

American Heritage Home Trust: This program offers a matching grant of $5,000 for the rehabilitation of a historic home.  Eligible applicants must be a 501 (C) 3. For an application or more information, contact 360-754-1455 or 706-868-5444. An application is also available online from www.dahp.wa.gov/pages/HistoricSites/Grants.htm.

Conservation Assessment Program:  The Conservation Assessment Program is funded by IMLS and administered by Heritage Preservation.  The program provides eligible museums with a general conservation survey grant.  Applications are funded on a first-come, first-served basis.  The program supports a two-day site visit by a conservation professional to perform the assessment.  For museums located in historic structures, the grant supports a two-day site visit by a preservation architect or an architectural conservator, as well. For more information, visit the IMLS Web site at www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/conservAssessment.sthm.

Museum Assessment Program:  The Museum Assessment Program is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the American Association of Museums.  It is designed to help museums assess their strengths and weaknesses and plan for the future.  The program provides noncompetitive grants of technical assistance for three types of assessments:  institutional, collection management and public dimension.  The grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis after being approved by the Director of IMLS.  For more information, visit the IMLS Web site at www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/museumAssessment.sthm.

National Center for Preservation Technology and Training.   The Preservation Technology and Training Grants offered by the NCPTT support work in archeology, historic architecture, historic landscape, objects and materials conservation, and interpretation. Grant money is available for the following project types: information management, training and education, research and environmental effects.   Eligible applicants include federal and non-federal laboratories, accredited museums, universities, nonprofit organizations, units of the National Park Service, state historic preservation offices, tribal preservation offices, and Native Hawaiian organizations. For more information, visit www.ncptt.nps.gov/Grants/Default.aspx.

National Endowment for the Arts:  The NEA recognizes, encourages, and supports the excellence and diversity of our nation's artistic creativity and accomplishments.  Assistance is available to nonprofit organizations of all types and sizes, and for projects in all arts disciplines.  For more information, visit www.arts.gov/grants.

"Heritage and Preservation" grants are dedicated to the preservation of our cultural heritage, including festivals, exhibits, publications/anthologies, and other presentations that reflect and increase the publics appreciation for our diverse cultural traditions; apprenticeships and other forms of instruction that pass artistic repertoire, techniques, and traditions on to future generations; and the documentation, recording, or conservation of highly significant works or collections of art, artifacts or designed elements, or of cultural traditions or practices.

Challenge America Fast-Track Review grants offer support to small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations.  Eligible projects include those focusing on the development of cultural tourism and cultural districts and assisting local economic development and cultural publicity efforts.
 
National Endowment for the Humanities:  The NEH is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1965 to foster the study of history, literature, history of art and science, philosophy, religion, folklore and other disciplines.  NEH grants typically go to individuals and cultural institutions such as museums, archives, libraries, universities, historical societies, public television and radio stations to preserve and provide access to cultural and educational resources, strengthen teaching and learning in schools and colleges, promote research and original scholarship, provide opportunities for lifelong learning, and to strengthen the institutional base of the humanities.  For more information, visit www.neh.gov/grants/index.html.

"We the People" challenge grants are designed to help institutions and organizations secure long-term improvements in and support for humanities activities that explore significant themes and events in American history.  Grants, which range from $300,000 to $1 million, may be used to support construction and renovation, purchase of equipment, acquisitions, and conservation of collections. 

Interpreting America's Historic Places grants provide funding for public programs that will implement historic place interpretation projects.  Eligible projects may interpret a single historic site, a series of sites, entire neighborhoods, communities or towns, or larger geographical regions. Fundable activities include docent tours, publications, exhibition labeling or trail signs, films, and digital media. 

National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), a statutory body affiliated with the National Archives and Records Administration, supports a wide range of activities to preserve, publish, and encourage the use of documentary sources relating to the history of the United States. Through its grant program, training programs, research services and special projects, the Commission offers advice and assistance to individuals and non-Federal agencies and institutions committed to the preservation and use of America's documentary resources. Grants include archival grants, educational programs and fellowships, electronic recordation grants and publications grants.  For more information, visit www.archives.gov/nhprc or call 202-501-5610.

National Leadership Grants for Museums:  Nonprofit museums and museum service organizations, including historic house museums, are eligible to apply for these grants that encourage innovation in providing public service and meeting community needs; widespread and creative use of new technologies; model projects to be replicated throughout the field; greater public access to museum collections; and extended impact of federal dollars through collaborative projects.  For more information call 202-606-4644. A program overview and applications can be found at www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nationalLeadership.shtm.

National Scenic Byways Program: This Federal Highway Administration program provides technical and financial assistance to help preserve Americas scenic roads and promote tourism and economic development. Grants are available to assist states in implementing projects on National Scenic Byways and developing state scenic byways.  For more information visit www.byways.org/learn/program.html.

National Trust for Historic Preservation: For more information on the following three grant programs, contact the Southern Regional Office of the NTHP at 843-722-8552 or visit www.preservationnation.org.

Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation: This program provides grants for obtaining the services of consultants with expertise in planning, architecture, economics, archaeology, fund raising, education, graphic design, management, or designing, producing and marketing print and video communications material; sponsoring preservation conferences and workshops; designing and implementing innovative preservation education programs.  Nonprofit organizations and government agencies are eligible to apply. Individuals and businesses may only apply if the project for which funding is requested involves a National Historic Landmark.  Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000.

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors:  This program provides grants for obtaining the services of consultants with expertise in architecture, planning, paint analysis, archaeology, fund raising, media relations, education, graphic design and management, or designing, producing and marketing print and video communications material; sponsoring preservation conferences and workshops; designing and implementing innovative preservation education programs.  Nonprofit organizations and government agencies are eligible to apply. Individuals and businesses may only apply if the project for which funding is requested involves a National Historic Landmark.  Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000. 

Preservation Services Fund (PSF):  Administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), this program provides matching grants to hire consultants for rehabilitation projects to produce plans, specs, historic structures reports (HSR), and feasibility studies; heritage education; and conferences.  Nonprofit organizations and public agencies are eligible to apply.  Grant awards range from $500 to $5,000. Most grants average $1,000 to $2,000. 

Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Grants:  These grants are awarded on a competitive basis to Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and museums that need financial assistance to fund projects associated with NAGPRA compliance.  Two types of awards are available.  Documentation Awards provide funding for projects dealing with NAGPRA education, training, and consultation.  These awards have a limit of $75,000.  Repatriation Awards are limited to $15,000 to assist with costs incurred while arranging the return of human remains and cultural objects.  For proposal forms and guidelines, contact the NAGPRA grants staff at 202-343-8161 or visit www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/.

Preserve America Grants:  This program is a White House initiative developed in cooperation with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the Department of the Interior, and other federal agencies to assist communities find self-sustaining ways to promote their cultural resources through heritage tourism.  Applicants must be either a Certified Local Government or a Certified Preserve America community.   Matching grants range from $20,000 to $150,000.  For more information or an application form, visit www.preserveamerica.gov, www.nps.gov/history/hps/hpg/PreserveAmerica/index.htm or call 202-606-8503.

Restore America Grants:  Sponsored by the House and Garden Television (HGTV) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this program offers grants for residential projects.  Non-profit organizations and public agencies are invited to apply.  Eligible projects include single-family residential rehabilitation or adaptive reuse of historic buildings for housing, or the creation of upper-floor apartments in Main Street communities.   Information and applications are available cyclically.  More information is available at www.preservationnation.org/resources/find-funding/grants/hgtvs-restore-america/ or http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/remodeling/.

Save America's Treasures Grants:  Grants are available for preservation and/or conservation work on nationally significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and nationally significant historic structures and sites. Intellectual and cultural artifacts include artifacts, collections, documents, monuments and works of art. Historic structures and sites include historic districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects. Grants are awarded through a competitive process, and each grant requires a dollar-for-dollar non-Federal match.  For guidelines and application forms visit www.nps.gov/history/hps/treasures/ or www.saveamericastreasures.org/funding.htm.

Save Our History Grant Program: Funded by the History Channel, the American Association for State and Local History, and the Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, this program offers history organizations grants of up to $10,000 for unique, hands-on educational projects created to teach students about important aspects of their local history and to actively engage them in the preservation of significant and potentially endangered pieces of their local heritage.  For more information visit www.history.com/minisites/saveourhistory/.

Tourism Cares for Tomorrow:  As part of its mission, Tourism Cares for Tomorrow distributes charitable grants to worthy tourism-related non-profit organizations. Goals for 2006 call for a balanced distribution to U.S. and non-U.S. recipients. Grant recipients must be classified as non-profit and tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. I.R.S. code or, in the case of non-U.S. organizations, must function as the equivalent. Historically, typical grants have ranged between $10,000 and $20,000. However, based on merit and availability of funds, some grants up to $100,000 will also be considered.  Letters of inquiry can be submitted quarterly to the Program Manager, Tourism Cares for Tomorrow, 585 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021 or visit www.tourismcares.org/Re|Id/33637/Isvars/default/Home.htm.

Links to Other Foundation Resources:

The Foundation Center: Founded in 1956, the Center is the nation's leading authority on institutional philanthropy and is dedicated to serving grant-seekers, grant-makers, researchers, policymakers, the media, and the general public.   Some private foundations include historic preservation projects among the activities eligible for funding.  Search their Web site for grants at http://foundationcenter.org.

The Southeastern Council of Foundations:  The Council is a membership association of grantmaking foundations and programs that promotes excellence throughout the field of philanthropy and the creation of new philanthropic resources to benefit the region. For more information, visit www.secf.org/. 

The Council on Foundations:  The Council works to support foundations by promoting knowledge, growth and action in philanthropy. See what role foundations play in your community, how to start your own foundation and what the Council does to support foundations.  For more information, visit www.cof.org./

Links to Other Grant and Funding Resources:
Grants.gov Grants.gov was initiated in 2002 by the President to improve public services.  The website allows eligible grant recipients to register for the service and once registered, apply on-line for grants from the over 20 grant-making agencies of the federal government.  For more information, visit www.grants.gov.

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation: The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) was established in 1966 with the creation of the National Historic Preservation Act.  The ACHP works to promote the preservation, enhancement and productive use of the nations historic resources by advising the President and Congress on preservation policies.  Their website provides links to several grant and funding resources, including some already mentioned.  For more information on the funding resources, visit http://www.achp.gov/funding.html.

For more information, contact:
Carole Moore, Grants Coordinator, 404/463-8434
carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us
Revised: June 2008