How much funding does Evans Graham Preservation Award Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Evans Graham Preservation Award Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Evans Graham Preservation Award Grant?

Geography: Located within the State of Michigan.

How often is Evans Graham Preservation Award Grant offered?

Evans Graham Preservation Award Grant has 2 deadlines a year: January 1, March 17. The next deadline is expected January 1, 2027.

Evans Graham Preservation Award Grant

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Next expected: January 1, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: January 1 · March 17

From the program guidelines: “Applications open yearly on January 1st, with a submission deadline of March 17th, promoting creativity, community benefit, and preservation excellence.”

Can we apply?

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Geography

Located within the State of Michigan

Other requirements

The project must:Be owned or led by an IRS qualified non-profit organization.
An AIA Michigan licensed architect must be involved as consultant, advisor or volunteer.

Overview

The Evans Graham Preservation Award, established in 1998, supports the preservation of historic architecture in Michigan through $30,000 in annual funding. It honors David Evans, a noted preservation architect, and is awarded based on project merit by a jury. Eligible projects must be led by IRS-qualified nonprofits and involve an AIA Michigan architect. Applications open yearly on January 1st, with a submission deadline of March 17th, promoting creativity, community benefit, and preservation excellence.

Background
Created in 1998 to provide financial support and recognition to individuals and groups seeking to preserve historic Michigan architecture, the grant is for “bricks and mortar” projects.
Ralph and Jeanne Graham and Carl Roehling founded the award to honor David Evans, FAIA, a talented and generous preservation architect. Since its founding, the award has been granted to preservation projects throughout Michigan. Today, $30,000 is granted annually by a jury based on the merits of the project. The application period starts the first of the new year and submissions are due by March 17th of the same year.
Creativity
The project demonstrates a creative solution to a preservation problem that includes both environmental sustainability and economic model that will extend the building’s life.
Community
The final result must benefit the community with which it resides aesthetically and functionally. It should increase the visibility of historic preservation and be an educational influence. It should be impactful.
Quality
The project should be an example of preservation excellence in process and principles. It must be a model for others to follow.

Eligibility

The project must:Be owned or led by an IRS qualified non-profit organization.Be located within the State of Michigan.An AIA Michigan licensed architect must be involved as consultant, advisor or volunteer.