Save America's Treasures

To provide matching grants for preservation or conservation work on nationally significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and nationally significant historic structures and sites. Intellectual and cultural artifacts include artifacts, collections, documents, sculpture and works of art.

State and Local agencies, Public or Private nonprofit institutions/organizations, State Colleges and Universities, Public and Private Colleges and Universities, Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, and Federal agencies funded by the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies with the exception of the National Park Service. Individuals are not eligible applicants. Properties receiving Save America's Treasures (SAT) grant assistance must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places for National significance

Specific evaluation criteria will be included in the funding announcements posted on www.grants.gov. Applications received are evaluated using the following criteria: National Significance, Severity of Threat to Resource, Mitigation of Threat, and Project Feasibility.

Matching requirement: 50% non federal recipient cost share is required under this program.

Fiscal year 2025: 1) Historic Preservation: Funding is often directed toward the restoration and conservation of historic buildings and landmarks, including roof, window, and masonry repairs, structural stabilization, restoration of historic interiors and facades, and preservation of historic collections and artifacts. 2) Cultural Heritage and Museums: Grants support museums and cultural institutions in conserving and digitizing collections, enhancing public access to historical exhibits, and rehabilitating historic museum buildings. 3) Community and Civic Infrastructure: Funds are used to revitalize community spaces with historical significance, such as opera houses, libraries, and town halls, enhancing accessibility and safety, and supporting adaptive reuse for public benefit. 4) Archaeological and Architectural Research: Funding may also support historic structure reports, reservation planning, and architectural services aligned with federal preservation standards. Fiscal year 2026: 1) Preserving historic buildings and landmarks: Repairing roofs, windows, foundations, chimneys, and exterior masonry to stop leaks, prevent structural damage, and stabilize historic buildings...