Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation Grant

Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Amount: US $2,500 - US $15,000
Last Updated: December 18, 2025

Summary

The Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation, established in 1994, supports public agencies and nonprofit organizations in their efforts to preserve historic environments. With grants ranging from $2,500 to $15,000, this highly competitive funding opportunity aims to foster appreciation for cultural heritage and enhance community livability. Eligible activities include planning, education, and preservation projects. Applicants must match the grant dollar-for-dollar and adhere to specific guidelines to ensure the success of their initiatives.

Overview

About The Preservation Leadership Forum of the National Trust for Historic Preservation is a network of preservation leaders — professionals, students, volunteers, activists, experts — who share the latest ideas, information, and advice, and have access to in-depth preservation resources and training. Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation In July 1994, the Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation was created in honor of Johanna Favrot’s 80th birthday. The fund aims to save historic environments in order to foster an appreciation of our nation’s diverse cultural heritage and to preserve and revitalize the livability of the nation’s communities. Grants from the Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation generally range from $2,500 to $15,000. The selection process is very competitive. The review process is generally completed within three months of the application deadline, and applicants are notified via email once the review process is complete.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Public agencies and nonprofit organizations are eligible. Individuals and for-profit businesses may apply only if the project for which funding is requested involves a National Historic Landmark.Eligible Activities:Favrot Fund grants are awarded for planning activities and education efforts focused on preservation. Grants may be made for activities and projects such as:Obtaining the services of consultants with expertise in areas such as architecture, planning, economics, archeology, fundraising, media relations, education or graphic design Obtaining professional advice to strengthen management capabilities Designing, producing and marketing print and video communications materials Sponsoring preservation conferences and workshops Designing and implementing innovative preservation and education programs Restoration, rehabilitation, stabilization, and preservation of designated historic sites and structures, including bricks-and-mortar construction Restoration, rehabilitation, stabilization, and preservation of archaeological sites or cultural landscapes Eligible Expenses:Fees for consultant services Speaker/faculty costs (honoraria, travel, and lodging), room rental for conferences Mailing costs for distribution of materials Web site development Materials and services such as printing, photographs, telephone, and supplies. With the exception of publications projects, these costs may not exceed 10 percent of the project budget. Construction or other capital improvement costsPrograms of the National Trust are also eligible to apply for grants from the Favrot Fund. Applicants that have received previous National Trust financial assistance are eligible provided that all grant requirements are current. Only one grant will be awarded per organization in any grant round. Only one grant will be awarded for a particular project phase.Applicants must be capable of matching the grant amount dollar-for-dollar. A cash match is required and can come from private or public sources, or from income earned from registration fees or fundraising activities. Other conditions include:Any documents or plans for preservation work that result from the project must conform to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. At least three (3) competitive bids/quotes must be obtained for any procurement of services that exceed $50,000. This provision applies only to portions of the project supported by National Trust grant funds. Grant projects must begin within six months of award date. Failure to begin the project in this timeframe may result in the cancellation of the grant and you will need to reapply for funding. Grant recipients must include appropriate acknowledgment of National Trust financial support in all printed materials generated for the project. Consultants must be approved by the National Trust before grant funds are disbursed. Board members of the application organization cannot serve as consultants unless appropriate conflict of interest procedures are followed and documented. Grant recipients are required to sign a contract agreeing to the conditions of the program. Within one year from the grant disbursement date, a final report and financial accounting of the expenditure of the grants must be submitted. If the project is not completed in accordance with the contract, the grant funds must be returned. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation is open to Organizational Level Forum members or Main Street America members of the National Trust.

Ineligibility

Donated materials and services, staff salaries and organizational overhead costs are not eligible sources of a match. Other funding from the National Trust may not be used to match a Favrot Fund grant.Grants or matching funds cannot be used directly or indirectly to influence a member of Congress to favor or oppose any legislation or appropriation.Favrot Fund grants cannot be used to pay staff salaries.Ineligible Activities:Academic research Historic resource surveys to create inventories or to list resources in the National RegisterIneligible Expenses:Staff or faculty salaries Organizational overhead costs Catering, food and beverage, entertainment Expenses incurred prior to award date