Idaho Heritage Trust Grant

The Idaho Heritage Trust Grant aims to preserve Idaho’s rich cultural history by providing grants and technical assistance to public organizations. Since its inception in 1989, it has funded over 400 projects with more than $3 million in grants. The trust primarily supports publicly owned historic buildings and artifacts, ensuring that Idaho's heritage is maintained for future generations. Eligibility includes public organizations, while ineligibility excludes privately owned properties.

NOTE: Prospective grantees are encouraged to begin the process by submitting a Letter of Intent through our Grant Portal. Once we review the eligibility of your Request, we will contact you to arrange a site visit for technical assistance. These initial assessments are free of charge and allow us to help guide you through the best way to proceed with your project.
Serving all Idahoans by preserving our cultural legacy.
The Idaho Heritage Trust preserves Idaho’s rich cultural history by providing grants and technical assistance to preservationists in every nook and cranny of the Gem State.
Your License Plates at Work
Funds generated by the red, white and blue license plate support historic preservation throughout Idaho.
Fifty cents from each standard Idaho plate goes into an endowment fund. The earnings from the fund, in partnership with money from the local community, supports the preservation of historic buildings, sites and artifact collections throughout Idaho.
Saving Historic Idaho for Tomorrow
Founded in 1989, the Idaho Heritage Trust began as a lasting legacy of the Centennial Celebration of 1990.
Milestones
Funded more than 400 projects totaling over $3 million in grants and technical architectural, engineering and conservation advice.Provided grants and technical assistance in every county in Idaho.Awarded more than 66% of grants to communities of 5,000 or less

Eligibility

Public organizations including non-profit, city, county, state, and federal agencies may apply for grant funding.Only publicly owned buildings and organizations may apply for grants. For exceptions stipulated above, please contact the Trust office for evaluation.Exceptions may be considered for an exceptionally important historic building to the community or state. Contact the Trust office if you have questions regarding the eligibility of your project.Consideration is given to projects that lack funding from other sources, or a building that is in imminent jeopardy due to decay, demolition, or deterioration by neglect.

Ineligibility

Grants are not awarded to privately-owned buildings, including private residences or for-profit businesses.The Trust will not fund the relocation of buildings to new locations or reconstruction of historic structures.