HHF Historic Preservation Grants

HHF Historic Preservation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Historic Hawai'i Foundation
Amount: US $10,000 - US $100,000
Last Updated: April 03, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

HHF Historic Preservation Grants 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.