Apply for National Trust Main Street Grants

National Trust Main Street Grants is a National Trust for Historic Preservation grant providing between $5,000 and $150,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

How to apply for National Trust Main Street Grants

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for National Trust Main Street Grants from National Trust for Historic Preservation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Trust for Historic Preservation before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the National Trust Main Street Grants?

National Trust Main Street Grants is offered by National Trust for Historic Preservation and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the National Trust Main Street Grants provide?

National Trust Main Street Grants provides between $5K and $150K per award from National Trust for Historic Preservation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the National Trust Main Street Grants deadline?

National Trust Main Street Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Trust for Historic Preservation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the National Trust Main Street Grants?

To apply for National Trust Main Street Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Trust for Historic Preservation.