Dynamic Preservation Grants

Grants allocated for innovative and progressive preservation efforts, focusing on climate action and community-driven projects.

What They Fund:

• Innovative and progressive preservation efforts
• Climate action initiatives
• Community-driven projects
• Capital improvements for climate action plans
• Diverse representation in historic registries
• Green building programs and retrofitting
• Educational hubs and training opportunities
• Intern positions and emerging technologies

Geographic Scope: United States, with emphasis on New England and regional initiatives

Application Status: By invitation only

Recent Examples of Funded Projects:

• Historic New England ($100,000) - Capital improvements for climate action plan at Casey Farm; staff position for climate strategy
• History Colorado ($10,000) - Professional photography and exhibition/digital gallery for diverse representation on state register
• Main Street America ($75,000) - Building Opportunities on Main Street (BOOMS) tracker, educational hub, and conference programming
• National Preservation Partners Network ($15,000) - MIT intern position for green building program for New England
• Climate Heritage Network ($75,000) - Decarbonizing the Built Environment through Heritage initiative
• National Trust for Historic Preservation ($50,000) - Climate track sponsorship at annual conference
• Preservation Maryland ($25,250) - Diverse Recruitment Pipeline mentorship program

Contact Information:

• Ethiel Garlington, Executive Director
• ethiel@1772foundation.org
• The 1772 Foundation