WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Preserving Black Churches grant program is now accepting applications. This $60 million national initiative, managed by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is dedicated to providing financial support to historic Black churches and the communities that maintain them.
Grants ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 are available to help congregations and organizations with their preservation efforts. The program, which began in 2023, has already invested $19.5 million in 108 historic Black churches across the country. In 2025 alone, $8.5 million in grants were awarded to 30 churches in 19 states.
Eligibility and Application Details
To be eligible, a site must have historical significance to African American heritage. This includes historically Black churches that are at least 50 years old (or 35 years old if exceptionally significant) and were constructed or used by a traditionally Black congregation, or designed by a Black architect or builder. Churches that have been repurposed for arts and cultural programming are also eligible.
Interested applicants must submit a complete application through the Action Fund’s online grant system. For more information, a pre-recorded informational session is available online, and a live Q&A webinar is scheduled for August 14th at 7:00 p.m. EST.
For complete eligibility details and to begin an application, visit the program’s official website.
