HHF Historic Preservation Grants
Funding Amount
US $10,000 - US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Applicant is a community-based and locally-supported non-profit organization that provides services that fill a community need.
- Recipient receives significant additional financial and/or in-kind support from individuals, community members and other funders, with the grant funding request being part of an overall financial plan that is thorough and reasonable.
Required status
- 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Other requirements
- The project preserves and rehabilitates a significant historic property following appropriate preservation standards, and adequate long-term preservation commitments are in place;
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Applicants that have received previous HHF preservation grants are not eligible for additional funds.
Overview
The HHF Historic Preservation Grants support projects that restore and maintain Hawaii's historic sites, emphasizing community engagement and long-term preservation. Eligible applicants include public agencies and nonprofit organizations committed to preserving significant historic properties. Projects must adhere to established preservation standards and demonstrate local support and funding. This initiative fosters a sense of place in Hawaii while ensuring that historic properties serve public purposes for at least a decade post-restoration.
Provided through a partnership between Historic Hawai‘i Foundation and Preservation Funders. Historic Hawai‘i Foundation partners with other organizations to offer grants for preservation projects in Hawaii.
Purpose
The preservation grants support historic preservation as a mechanism for building community, enhancing Hawaii’s sense of place, and support for improved societal relationships.
Eligible Projects
Rehabilitation or restoration construction projects that preserve the character-defining features of a historic building or site are eligible. Projects should demonstrate that local support and investment is in place prior to applying for the preservation grant, and the HHF preservation grant is not the sole source of funds. Following completion of the preservation project, the site or building should be used for a public or community purpose. All projects are required to follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and to commit to preserving the historic property for at least 10 years after receiving the funds.
Eligibility
Public agencies, 501(c) (3), and other nonprofit organizations are eligible.Applicant is a community-based and locally-supported non-profit organization that provides services that fill a community need.The project preserves and rehabilitates a significant historic property following appropriate preservation standards, and adequate long-term preservation commitments are in place;
Recipient receives significant additional financial and/or in-kind support from individuals, community members and other funders, with the grant funding request being part of an overall financial plan that is thorough and reasonable.
Ineligibility
Applicants that have received previous HHF preservation grants are not eligible for additional funds.
What Historic Hawai'i Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 19
- Total given
- $616K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $10K–$70K
- By dollars: Hawaii 100%. Top recipient cities: Hilo, HI; Honolulu, HI; Hakalau, HI.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Temple Children LLC · Hilo, HI
Beautify and revitalize the subject areas of downtown hilo with two public murals on…
$70K
The Kohala Center Inc · Kamuela, HI
To preserve niulii hala groves and the knowledge and traditional practices of lauhala…
$56K
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks 759 Hilo · Hilo, HI
Rehabiliate siding, roof, windows, doors and electrical system in historic building
$55K
Papae O Huleia · Kaneohe, HI
Stabilize and restore 300 feet of kuapa (fishpond wall)
$50K
Kuhau Inc Sig Zane Designs · Hilo, HI
Rehabilitation of the front facade of the building with awning replacement, window…
$50K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- History
- Foundation
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