The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky Grants

The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Trust for Historic Preservation
Amount: US $2,500 - US $10,000
Last Updated: March 04, 2026

Summary

The Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky Grants supports the preservation of historic buildings, communities, and landscapes throughout Kentucky. It funds planning and education efforts aimed at revitalizing historical sites and engaging new audiences in preservation activities. Eligible projects include hiring consultants, developing design guidelines, and conducting community outreach. Applicants must match the grant amount on a one-to-one basis, ensuring a commitment to preserving Kentucky's cultural heritage.

Overview

Background This grant fund supports the preservation of historic buildings, communities and landscapes in the state of Kentucky. Bricks and mortar projects are eligible for funding. Eligible Activities National Trust Preservation Fund grants are awarded for planning activities and education efforts focused on preservation. Grant funds can be used to launch new initiatives or to provide additional support to on-going efforts.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be capable of matching the grant amount on a one-to-one basis. Both cash and in-kind donations count toward the one-to-one required match.The required match can come from private or public sources, from income earned from registration fees or sales, or from fundraising activities. In-kind donations of labor, materials or services will also be considered eligible for meeting the matching requirement. Matching funds must be used to fund eligible expenses listed below.Eligible ExpensesNonprofit applicants may include staff salaries for staff members directly working on the funded project Fees for consultant services Speaker fees/faculty costs for educational programs and conference sessions Mailing costs for distribution of materials The development of materials for education and outreach campaigns 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.Applicants must agree not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, creed, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, mental and physical disabilities, sex (including pregnancy), personal appearance, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation or veteran status.

Ineligibility

Grants or matching funds cannot be used directly or indirectly to influence a member of Congress to favor or oppose any legislation or appropriation.Other funding from the National Trust may not be used to match a grant from the Linda and Jerry Bruckheimer Preservation Fund for Kentucky. Ineligible ActivitiesBuilding or other construction activities Academic research Acquisition of real property or objects General support for conferencesIneligible ExpensesOrganizational overhead costs Catering, food and beverage, entertainment Construction or other capital improvement costs Acquisition of real property or objects Expenses incurred prior to application date