
Funding Sources
The Preservation Initiatives Grant Program is administered by the DC Preservation League. The program is supported by two separate funding sources:

The application is currently closed. The 2023 application will open in late 2022.
Eligible Project Types
Funding is available for the following four project types related to historic sites:
Preservation Planning
Award Range: $5,000-$10,000 | Match Percentage Required: 25%
Develop strategies for the preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation of a historic property/site. (Building/site must be a locally designated historic landmark or a contributing resource to a historic district)
Research
Award Range: $5,000-$10,000 | Match Percentage Required: 25%
Support for research efforts related to a historic property/site. (Applicant must make a strong case for the historic significance of the building/site. Research that will support development of a nomination must demonstrate owner support)
Outreach & Education
Award Range: $5,000-$10,000 | Match Percentage Required: 25%
Development of programs or educational material related to a historic site(s) that actively engage & educate the public. (Building/site must be a locally designated historic landmark or a contributing resource to a historic district)
Bricks & Mortar*
Award Range: $10,000-$50,000 | Match Percentage Required:100%
Exterior work that physically preserves a historic property (Building/site must be a locally designated historic landmark or a contributing resource to a historic district). *A preservation plan and/or a supporting report is strongly encouraged.
Eligible Applicants
Individuals and 501(c)3 organizations may apply. All applicants must provide a letter of support/sponsor letter with the application. The letter must be from a community organization (e.g. Ward Councilmember, Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC), neighborhood association, etc.). Projects must be completed within one year of initial grant funding (Bricks & Mortar projects may be completed within two years).
Workshops & Information Sessions
2022 Grant Workshop Presentation
Call or email DCPL’s Grants Manager to discuss any questions about the application. To schedule an application working session, please email zach@dcpreservation.org
Previous Grant Recipients
Click below to see grant recipients from past years:
Guidelines and Application Forms
Contact
For questions about the grant program please contact:
Zachary Burt
Outreach & Grants Manager
Phone: 202.417.6291
Email: zach@dcpreservation.org
Address:
D.C. Preservation League
1221 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 5A
Washington, D.C. 20036