Indiana Landmarks

Historic Preservation Grants and Loans for Indiana Nonprofits

$1,000–$500k

Amount

Cash

Rolling

Deadline

Indiana

Geography

Regional

Grant

Type

Non Profit

Arts & Humanities
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Community Development & Housing

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About this grant

Supports Indiana-based nonprofit organizations working to save and restore historic places through a variety of grant and loan programs. Funding can be used for architectural and engineering studies, organizational development, legal defense, education, and preservation of culturally significant sites.

What you get

Efroymson Family Endangered Places Grants: up to $4,000–$5,000 for architectural/engineering studies and organizational development (4:1 match)
Sacred Places Indiana Grants: planning grants up to $25,000 and capital grants up to $500,000 for historic houses of worship
Black Heritage Preservation Grants: funding for organizational development, architectural studies, and preservation programs
Historic Preservation Education Grants: up to $3,000 for educational projects related to historic places
Legal Defense Grants: covers 80% of legal counsel costs up to $2,000
Marion County Historic Preservation Grants: $1,000–$10,000 for preservation work in Marion County
Historic Fraternal Lodges Grants: assistance for active and former lodge buildings
Endangered Places Loans: loans for nonprofit preservation organizations

How to apply

Completed application form (available from Indiana Landmarks regional office or downloadable)
Submission to the Indiana Landmarks regional office serving your county
Grant-specific supporting documentation (varies by program)

Eligibility

Must be registered as a nonprofit corporation in the state of Indiana
Must be classified by or have applied to the IRS for status as a 501(c)(3) public charity (some programs exempt)
Must be enrolled as a nonprofit member or affiliate organization of Indiana Landmarks
Must possess a charter that identifies preservation of the built environment as a primary organizational purpose
Must have a clearly defined organizational structure that includes regular meetings and an ongoing program
Must have been in existence for three years and/or have demonstrated responsible fiscal management

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