Heritage Grants (Historic Preservation Grants)

Heritage Grants - Historic Preservation

Geographic Scope: Idaho statewide

Program Description: The primary way the Idaho Heritage Trust (IHT) supports grassroots efforts to preserve and protect Idaho's unique history and heritage. Awards support a wide variety of historic preservation projects across the state.

Focus Areas:

• Historic building preservation and restoration
• Stabilization projects
• Masonry reconstruction
• Historic structure rehabilitation
• Historic site protection and management

Eligibility: Organizations and individuals working on historic preservation projects in Idaho

Award Amounts: Varies by project. 2024 awards totaled $278,616 distributed across 27 projects in 15 counties. Individual awards ranged from smaller emergency grants (e.g., $20,000) to larger project grants.

Geographic Distribution: Projects funded across 15+ Idaho counties

Contact Information:

• Phone: (208) 579-2382
• Email: hello@idahoheritagetrust.org
• Location: Historic Governor Morrison Home, 211 W. State St., Boise, ID 83702

Additional Services: IHT also provides Technical Assistance ($30,514 provided in 2024 in addition to grants)

Application Process

Detailed application procedures are referenced but not fully outlined in the provided content. The following information is available:

• Grant Portal: Applications are submitted through IHT's Grant Portal (accessible via idahoheritagetrust.org)
• Annual Funding Cycle: Grants are awarded annually
• Selection Process: IHT reviews and selects projects based on historic significance and preservation merit
• Project Documentation: Applicants must provide project information that gets added to IHT's online database at idahoheritagetrust.org/explore/
• Technical Assistance Available: IHT offers technical assistance as part of the grant process

For Complete Application Details: Contact IHT directly at (208) 579-2382 or hello@idahoheritagetrust.org