Hart Family Funds for Small Towns | Historic Preservation Funding | Wisconsin Historical Society

General Information

Hart Family Funds for Small Towns

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Hart Family Funds for Small Towns | Historic Preservation Funding | Wisconsin Historical Society

The Hart Family Funds for Small Towns are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects in small towns with a population of 5,000 or less.

Eligible applicants must be members of the National Trust at the Forum or Main Street levels. Grants are available for nonprofit organizations and public agencies. Individuals and for-profit businesses may apply only if the project involves a National Historic Landmark. Programs of the National Trust are also eligible to apply.

Applicants must be capable of matching the grant amount dollar-for-dollar. Grants are awarded for planning activities and education efforts focused on preservation. Grants may be made for planning projects including, but not limited to, hiring preservation professionals, consultants, or sponsoring community forums as well as education and outreach, especially to new audiences that employ innovative techniques or formats.

Funding Program Details

Program Information

Program: Hart Family Funds for Small Towns

Website: Hart Family Funds for Small Towns

Organization: National Trust for Historic Preservation Funding

Funding Information

Amount Min: $2,500

Amount Max: $10,000

Assistance Types: Grant

Applicant Types: Public agencies and nonprofit organizations are eligible. Individuals and for-profit businesses may apply only if the project for which funding is requested involves a National Historic Landmark.

Funding Types: Private foundation funding

Project Types: Educational program, feasibility study or condition assessment

Counties: All counties

Contact Information

Email: grants@nthp.org