A number of funding agencies make grants available for conservation treatment, digitization, audio reformatting, and other preservation activities. NEDCC can help plan and carry out these grant-funded activities and can offer advice on planning proposals.
To begin a conversation about working with NEDCC on a grant project, contact: [email protected], call 978-470-1010, or visit our Staff Pages for direct contacts.
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 1776. Consider conserving your related collections.
BROWSE GRANT OPPORTUNITiES:
- Federal Grants
- State Grants
- Regional and Foundation Grants
- Funding Sources for Audio Preservation
- Funding Sources for Asian Art Conservation
Deadlines at a glance
| 08/2025 | Oregon Historic Preservation Heritage Grant | Supports conservation. |
| 09/04 | NEH Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition | Supports book and paper conservation, digital imaging, and audio reformatting. |
| 09/12 | Bank of America Art Conservation Project 2026 | Supports conservation. |
| TBD | Kentucky Local Records Grant Program | Supports digitization and conservation. |
| 11/TBD | CLIR Recordings at Risk | Supports audio reformatting. |
| 11/14 | IMLS Inspire! Grants for Small Museums | Supports professional development, conservation, and general assessments. |
| 11/14 | IMLS Museums of America | Supports professional development, conservation, and general assessments. |
| 01/08/2026 | Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions | Supports preservation assessments. |
| 01/15/2026 | NEH Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition | Supports book and paper conservation, digital imaging, and audio reformatting. |
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Fundraising and Grant Writing Tips
Browse free on-demand webinars on creative fundraising for preservation and writing your preservation assistance grant. Visit NEDCC's Crowdfunding for Preservation page to learn how to create a successful fundraising campaign using social media and crowdfunding.
Helpful webinars include:
Getting Ready for Preservation Grant Season
Writing Grants for Audio Preservation and Reformatting
Writing Your Preservation Assistant Grant
Starting a Conservation Project: How to Get the Most Out of Your Money
Creative Fundraising for Preservation