Historic New England annually awards grants to one small to medium-sized organization in each New England state. In 2024, six Community Preservation Grants of $1,250 each will be awarded.
These grants support projects that save and share communities’ history as part of telling the whole story of New England. The application deadline is July 31, at 5:00 p.m.
Since its inauguration, Historic New England’s Community Preservation Grants program has helped more than seventy-five small to mid-sized history organizations save and share their stories. From Presque Isle, Maine, to Westport, Connecticut, these regional partnerships have raised the visibility and importance of preservation throughout New England.
Projects range from exhibitions, building repairs, interior building conservation, oral history documentation, tour translation, town history publications, interpretive signage, research on new stories, and collections care and access.
The 2024 Community Preservation Grant application opens May 1. We encourage you to spread the word and get support for your local community preservation projects.
The endowment fund that supports the Community Preservation Grants Program is named in honor of Herbert and Louise Whitney to recognize their deep appreciation and love of all things New England, in particular the Bishop family farm in North Woodstock, Connecticut.
Media Contact: Susanna Crampton, [email protected]
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