The Preserve America matching-grant program provides planning funding to designated Preserve America Communities to support preservation efforts through heritage tourism, education, and historic preservation planning.

Through these grant projects our country gains a greater shared knowledge about the Nation's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the country's cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities.

First Preserve America Stewards Designees and
FY 2009 Round 1: Preserve America Grant Awards
Press Release

The deadline for the 2009 Round 2 grants is anticipated for early spring and will be posted here.