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National Film Preservation Foundation

Basic Preservation Grants

Closed for this year

Key facts

Deadline
Next round: due about Apr 24, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
Award size
Not stated: see the official notice
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), City or town government, County government, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Public college or university, Private college or university
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

Closed for this year

Last round: due around Apr 24, 2026, as the funder posted it.

Next round: about Apr 24, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder. The funder hasn't announced it. GrantMe estimated it from last year's dates.

Use the time now: get ready, read last year's guidelines on the funder's page, and save this grant to put the dates in your calendar.

How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
  • No match required

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About this grant

Nonprofit and public archives can get lab work paid to save old films. You first contact the foundation about your project. Television and video works are not eligible.

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