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Preserving Black Churches Grant Program – Applications Open

The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is now accepting applications for the Preserving Black Churches grant program. This $60 million national initiative supports historically Black houses of worship as vital centers of faith, culture, and community.

📌 Applications open: August 4
📌 Deadline: September 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET

💰 Grant amounts: $50,000–$500,000
Funding supports:

  • Capital restoration
  • Planning and assessments
  • New programming and interpretation
  • Organizational capacity and staffing
  • Endowments for long-term sustainability (1:1 match required)

⛪ Whether active congregations or cultural landmarks, these historic spaces deserve investment and protection.

🔗 Learn more and apply: savingplaces.org/action-fund-grants