How much funding does Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around January.

Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected January 31, 2027.

Foundation Annual History Grants

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Expected ~January

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadlines typically fall in: January

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Funder: National Railway Historical Society, Inc., in partnership with Railway Age and Railway Track & Structures magazines

Purpose: To recognize and honor a North American common-carrier railroad for a historically significant preservation project

Eligibility: North American common-carrier railroads

Geographic Scope: North America

Program History:

Award Committee Members: R. Victor Varney, Edward M. Berntsen, Tony White, and Mike Yuhas

Presentation Venue: Railway Interchange trade show (typically held in May in Indianapolis)

Contact Information:

Nomination Process:

NRHS members and Railway Age and RT&S readers are invited to nominate a project
Nominations typically open in early January each year
Award announced and presented at Railway Interchange trade show in May (typically in Indianapolis)

Required Materials: Specific nomination requirements not detailed in provided content; refer to nomination portal for details.

Selection Criteria: Recognition based on:

Note: Contact NRHS for current nomination guidelines and submission requirements.

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

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