Texas Historical Records Funding via Tocker Foundation
Texas public libraries serving communities of 12,000 or fewer residents can seek funding to digitize historical newspapers and records through the Tocker Foundation’s partnership with the University of North Texas’ Digital Newspaper Program. Grants from Tocker Foundation help Texas historic preservation efforts by safeguarding local newspaper archives and making them accessible online via the Portal to Texas History.
Tocker Foundation
Summerlee Foundation History Grants in Texas
Letter of inquiry due Jul 27, 2026
Texas 501(c)(3) public charities and governmental units can seek funding for Texas history projects including archaeology, archives, libraries, museums, education, preservation, publications, and scholarly research. With a mission to support Texas history, The Summerlee Foundation favors projects in underserved areas that show strong community backing and involve well-qualified participants.
The Summerlee Foundation
Historic Preservation Grants for Texas Nonprofits from Community Foundation of West Texas
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Tax-deductible organizations in Lubbock and Hale Counties can apply for Community Foundation of West Texas’s E. Jay Matsler Trust for Historic Preservation grants to support preservation and reuse of historic buildings and sites. Eligible Texas projects must involve properties listed or being listed on the National Register of Historic Places, especially civic, cultural, or economic community hubs.
Community Foundation of West Texas
National Trust Route 66 Grants in Texas
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations in Texas communities along the Route 66 corridor can apply for the Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund, with awards of US $2,500 - US $10,000 for historic preservation projects. Funding from the National Trust for Historic Preservation supports restoration, rehabilitation, planning, education, and related preservation activities connected to Route 66.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
National Trust Support for Texas Route 66
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Small, independently owned brick-and-mortar businesses doing historic preservation or economic development projects along the Route 66 corridor in Texas can apply for US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from National Trust for Historic Preservation fund capital improvements, planning, and marketing efforts that preserve Route 66 places and highlight underrepresented community stories.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Penn National Gaming Grants for Texas Communities
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
With a mission to strengthen communities, Penn National Gaming provides Texas 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for community development, education, human services, cultural programs, health, and veteran and military support. Nonprofits physically located in Cameron or Harris County working on historic preservation as part of broader community development may be eligible.
Penn National Gaming
Historic Preservation Planning Grants from National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Focused on historic preservation, National Trust for Historic Preservation invites Texas public agencies and nonprofits to seek funding for planning, education, and outreach projects. Eligible organizations can request US $2,500 - US $5,000 for activities like preservation planning, feasibility studies, community forums, and innovative public education efforts that build local preservation capacity.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Historic Preservation Grants for Nonprofits from National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and other 501(c)(3) groups preserving traditional cultures can receive US $2,500 - US $10,000 for planning and emergency interventions in parts of Texas and the Southwest. Grants from National Trust for Historic Preservation help fund strategic preservation projects, legal and communications support, and capacity building for historic and archaeological sites.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Texas State Library Support for Library Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Public libraries in Texas can apply for the Family Place Libraries grant to develop or expand family-centered early childhood services and redesign children’s spaces. Focused on library services, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission invites Texas institutions, including those in historic buildings, to strengthen family engagement, early learning, and community connections; awards more than US $8,000.
Texas State Library & Archives Commission (TSLAC)
Community Program Grants for Texas Nonprofits via Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations and charitable projects in North Texas can apply for Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation’s WFACF Grant Cycle to support community services, education, environment, health, arts, and related programs. Texas historic preservation efforts based in Archer, Baylor, Clay, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger, or Young counties may be eligible if they meet these criteria.
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation
Powell Foundation Education and Community Grants in Texas
Pre proposal due Nov 30, 2026
Texas 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, and eligible supporting organizations can apply for the Powell Foundation Grant Program to support education, arts, conservation, and human services through operating, program, or project funding. Organizations working on community-based historic or cultural education within these areas may be eligible if they serve Harris, Travis, or Walker Counties.
The Powell Foundation
Historic Preservation Capital Grants from City of Austin
Full proposal due Dec 12, 2026
For-profit businesses and 501(c)(3) organizations with at least two years of operations in the Austin metro area can receive up to US $250,000 for capital improvements to historic sites that promote tourism and the hotel industry in Texas. The City of Austin funds exterior-focused restoration projects at designated or eligible historic properties that are actively marketed to tourists.
City Of Austin
Texas Historic Preservation Funding via City of Austin
Full proposal due Dec 12, 2026
Texas historic preservation organizations and for-profit or 501(c)(3) site stewards can access funding through City of Austin for heritage events and projects at historically designated locations in the Austin metro area. Grants up to US $150,000 support festivals, exhibits, tours, markers, and other activities that expand access to historic places and attract tourists.
City Of Austin
City of Austin Support for Texas Preservation
Full proposal due Dec 12, 2026
For-profit businesses and 501(c)(3) organizations operating at least two years in the Austin metro area can apply for City of Austin Heritage Preservation Grants of up to US $50,000 for historic preservation tourism projects. Grants from City of Austin help Texas historic preservation efforts through events, exhibits, tours, and heritage activities that expand access to local history.
City Of Austin
Art Conservation Funding from Thoma Foundation
Applications due Dec 15, 2026
Conservators, curators, and museum or academic institution staff working on historic preservation of South American viceregal art can apply for the Thoma Foundation Art of the Spanish Americas Conservation Grant, with awards up to US $50,000. Focused on conservation, the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation invites Texas-based and international preservation professionals to propose research, restoration, equipment, or training projects.
Carl And Marilynn Thoma Foundation
Texas State Library Commission Grants for Texas Libraries
Pre proposal due Jan 12, 2027
Texas libraries seeking to expand inclusive services in Texas can apply for the Texas State Library & Archives Commission’s Special Projects Grant; awards up to US $75,000 for community-focused library programs. Projects should improve access for patrons facing barriers, support literacy and digital inclusion, and enhance staff capacity to meet community needs.
Texas State Library & Archives Commission (TSLAC)
Texas Community Funding via Austin Community Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 26, 2027
Texas 501(c)(3) public charities, religious organizations, governmental entities, and fiscally sponsored projects serving Central Texas can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 for programs in economic mobility, health and humanities, or regional sustainability. Austin Community Foundation’s Forever Austin Fund may support work that includes preservation of community heritage or historic spaces within these broader priorities.
Austin Community Foundation
Texas Commission on the Arts Support for Cultural Districts
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
Grants from Texas Commission on the Arts help Texas arts-focused nonprofits and government entities seek cultural district designation to drive economic development and community revitalization. Eligible applicants include established arts organizations, local arts agencies, minority arts organizations, government agencies, and college arts institutions, which may incorporate historic preservation within broader cultural tourism and community heritage efforts.
Texas Commission On The Arts
King Foundation Grants for Texas Community Programs
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations serving residents in eligible West Texas counties can seek project grants supporting seniors, children and youth, education, arts access, or economically disadvantaged communities. Grants from Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation help Texas organizations offer culturally enriching, educational, and human services programs; awards range from US $15,000 - US $75,000.
Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation
Texas Historical Commission Grants for Texas Preservation
Applications due Feb 2, 2027
Texas organizations working on historic preservation in Texas can receive matching support for projects that protect architectural and archaeological resources. The Texas Historical Commission provides US $10,000 - US $50,000 reimbursement grants for acquisition, restoration, planning, design, surveys, archaeological investigations, curatorial work, and heritage education, with priority for endangered historic properties and significant archaeological sites.
Texas Historical Commission (THC)
Library Collections Funding from Texas State Library
Applications due Feb 10, 2027
Texas libraries with special or unique collections can apply for the TexTreasures Grant to support digitization, microfilming, and cataloging projects that increase public access in Texas. Offered by the Texas State Library & Archives Commission, awards up to US $50,000 are available for both small libraries and more complex, collaborative projects.
Texas State Library & Archives Commission (TSLAC)
A M Pate Jr Charitable Trust Grants for Texas Nonprofits
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Texas 501(c)(3) charitable organizations working on religious, educational, scientific, artistic, literary, animal welfare, or related programs can access funding through A M Pate Jr Charitable Trust, with typical awards of US $10,000 - US $15,000. Groups engaged in historic preservation efforts within these categories may be especially competitive if serving Tarrant County or previously supported by the trust.
A M Pate Jr Charitable Trust
Literacy Program Grants for Libraries from TSLAC
Pre proposal due Mar 2, 2027
Texas public libraries and library systems can access funding through the Texas State Library & Archives Commission to run community reading and literacy programs, with awards up to US $10,000. Projects may serve youth, teens, adults, or whole communities and can include partnerships that engage residents, which may complement historic preservation education efforts.
Texas State Library & Archives Commission (TSLAC)
Burdine Johnson Foundation Preservation Grants in Texas
Letter of inquiry due Mar 31, 2027
Texas historic preservation and related charitable organizations can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 to support projects in historic preservation, arts, education, health and human services, and the environment. With a mission to enhance quality of life, Burdine Johnson Foundation prioritizes Hays County and Central Texas groups, with occasional support elsewhere in the state.
Burdine Johnson Foundation
Historic Preservation Funding from Impact San Antonio
Letter of inquiry due Apr 24, 2027
Texas 501(c)(3) public charities planning new, expanded, or capital projects in historic preservation and related fields can apply for Impact San Antonio grants up to US $100,000. Organizations serving residents in Bexar, Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Guadalupe, Kendall, Medina, or Wilson counties may fund projects completed within 24 months across arts, education, environment, family, or health.
Impact San Antonio
Historic Preservation Funding from Ippolito Charitable Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Historic preservation and conservation nonprofits in Texas, especially those serving Galveston, can seek funding for projects that enhance quality of life and protect local heritage. Ippolito Charitable Foundation offers up to US $10,000 for 501(c)(3) programs in the City of Galveston, including initiatives in economic development, entrepreneurship, and environmental conservation tied to historic assets.
Ippolito Charitable Foundation Of Galveston
National Trust Grants for Texas Battlefields
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits in Texas can seek funding to plan and promote preservation of battlefields, viewsheds, and related historic structures. National Trust for Historic Preservation grants support planning, professional consulting, capacity building, and innovative public education or outreach that advances historic preservation efforts.
National Trust for Historic Preservation