Historic Rural Log Building Grant Program
Funding Amount
$50,000 - $150,000
Deadline
April 17, 2026
10 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Historic Rural Log Building Grant Program
Funder: Preservation Texas Inc
Funding Source: Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park Service ($750,000)
Award Amount: $50,000 to $150,000 per project
Number of Awards: 5 to 7 projects
- Rural East Texas communities with populations under 10,000
- Previously included on Preservation Texas's Most Endangered Places list
- Focus on pre-1936 log buildings
Geographic Scope
- Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits, government entities, and private property owners
- Property Requirements: Historic, pre-1936 log buildings located in eligible rural communities
- Preference: Given to buildings that are, or will be, regularly open to the public
Eligibility
- Match Requirement: 25% cash match required
- Reimbursement Basis: Grants awarded on a reimbursement basis
- Completion Deadline: Projects must be fully completed by March 2028
- National Register: Property must be listed on the National Register of Historic Places by March 2028
Project Requirements
- Preservation urgency
- Project readiness
- Community impact
Selection Criteria
Applications evaluated using a scoring matrix considering:- Save endangered log buildings in Texas
- Sustain craft traditions needed to preserve and maintain log buildings
- Document and preserve early Texas history
- Support economic development through preservation
Program Goals
Contact Information
Preservation Texas Inc 100 E San Antonio Street, Ste. 202 San Marcos, TX 78666 512-667-6500 Preservation Programs Officer: Conor Herterich (Northeast Texas Program Officer)Website: preservationtexas.org/grants
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Deadline: Applications due by 5:00 p.m. CST on Friday, April 17, 2026
2. Application Materials: For program guidelines, eligibility requirements, and application information, visit preservationtexas.org/grants
3. Submission Format: Submit through the designated application portal/method at preservationtexas.org/grants
4. Match Requirement: Applicants must demonstrate 25% cash match funding
- Preservation urgency
- Project readiness
- Community impact
Evaluation Criteria
- Project description and scope
- Budget and funding plan (including 25% match)
- Timeline for completion (must be completed by March 2028)
- Plans for National Register listing
- Documentation of property's historic significance
- Organizational capacity (for nonprofit/government applicants)
- Public access plans (preferred for private owners)
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