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New Hampshire Historic Preservation Matching Grants

1772 Foundation Inc

Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Organizations also must have closed any previously awarded matching grant to be eligible to apply.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Note that schools, religious organizations, and government bodies are ineligible for funding.
  • Not eligible: Funding will not be provided to school or religious organizations, or government bodies (local, state, or federal) and is not available for government-owned buildings.

Overview

The 1772 Foundation offers matching grants of up to $10,000 for historic preservation projects in New Hampshire. Eligible organizations must possess a 501(c)(3) designation and have completed any previous matching grants. Funded projects include exterior restoration, installation of safety systems, and structural repairs. Note that schools, religious organizations, and government bodies are ineligible for funding. This initiative aims to enhance the preservation of significant historical sites.

The 1772 Foundation has announced that funding in the form of 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 will be made available for the following historic preservation projects:
Exterior painting, finishes and surface restoration.Upgrade to/installation of fire detection, lightning protection, and security systems.Repairs to/restoration of porches, roofs, and windows.Structural foundation and sill repair/replacement.Chimney and masonry repointing.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, organizations must have a 501(c)(3) IRS designation.
Organizations also must have closed any previously awarded matching grant to be eligible to apply.

Ineligibility

Funding will not be provided to school or religious organizations, or government bodies (local, state, or federal)  and is not available for government-owned buildings.

Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from 1772 Foundation Inc's IRS filings)

36 grants in 1772 Foundation Inc's 2020–2024 filings reference “New Hampshire Historic Preservation Matching Grants” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.

What 1772 Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
87
Total given
$3.83M
Median grant
$10K
Range
$500–$500K
  • By dollars: South Carolina 22%, California 13%, Massachusetts 12%. Top recipient cities: Hagerstown, MD; Boston, MA; Washington, DC.
  • 1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 48% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina · North Charleston, SC

    Pinckney scholarship program, place-based impact investment program, ccf operations

    $500K

  • The Trust for Public Land · San Francisco, CA

    Black history and culture program

    $500K

  • Maine Preservation · Yarmouth, ME

    Historic preservation grantmaking in me

    $125K

  • New Hampshire Preservation Alliance · Concord, NH

    Historic preservation grantmaking in nh

    $125K

  • Preservation Connecticut · Hamden, CT

    Historic preservation grantmaking in ct

    $125K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • History

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