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Hart Family Fund for Small Towns
Seed funding for Route 66 preservation projects
Eligible Funding
- From $2,500 to $15,000
Types of eligible projects
CommercializationInnovation
Timeline
- Closing date : May 1, 2026
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Grant and Funding Programs Offered by National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit foundation that provides grants for historic preservation projects across the United States. The Hart Family Fund for Small Towns, part of the P.E. & E. Hart Trust, awards $2,500-$15,000 grants to encourage preservation in communities with populations of 10,000 or less. The organization administers multiple grant programs including National Trust Preservation Funds, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, and various state-specific funds. View National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)'s website for more information.
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About National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)
What is the mission of National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)?
The National Trust for Historic Preservation leads the movement to save places where history happened. Through the Hart Family Fund and other grant programs, it provides funding to encourage preservation at the local level, supporting planning and education projects that protect America's historic heritage.
What type of organization is National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)?
National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) is a Non-profit organization.
When was National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) founded?
National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) was founded in 1949.
What is National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)'s official website?
National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)'s official website is https://savingplaces.org/hart-family-fund.
What else should I know about National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP)?
Role of the National Trust in the Funding Ecosystem
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is one of the United States' premier nonprofit organizations dedicated to protecting historic places. Through its various grant programs, the organization provides critical seed funding to stimulate preservation projects at the local level, leveraging public discussion and private sector participation.
Hart Family Fund for Small Towns
The Hart Family Fund for Small Towns, established through the P.E. & E. Hart Trust, specifically targets preservation projects in small towns with populations of 10,000 or less. Grants range from $2,500 to $15,000 and support planning activities and education efforts focused on preservation. The fund requires a dollar-for-dollar cash match from applicants.
General Evaluation Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on significance of the project, urgency of need, budget quality, applicant's ability to secure matching funds, project timeline, long-term impact, qualifications of key personnel, and potential to replicate the project in other communities.
Transparency and Governance
As a established nonprofit organization, the National Trust maintains governance structures ensuring accountability. Grant recipients must submit final reports and financial accounting within one year of award. All projects must acknowledge National Trust financial support in printed materials.