Grants
Grant News
FY2025 Application Cycle
The Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources will open the application cycles for Small Matching and Special Category grant assistance for historic preservation projects on April 1, 2023, and close at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) on June 1, 2023. Applications will be accepted online at dosgrants.com. Applications will only be accepted electronically and must be complete to be considered for evaluation. The purpose of these grant programs is to provide funding to assist local, regional and state-wide efforts to preserve significant historic and archaeological resources, and to promote knowledge and appreciation of the history of Florida.
“How to Apply” webinars will be held on April 5 and 12, 2023. These webinars will provide useful information to possible applicants on applying for historic preservation Small Matching and Special Category grants for the FY2025 Historic Preservation Grant Cycle, including how to access the grant application online, basic grant program information, content of the grant application, and the application review process. Additional information, including how to register for these webinars, can be found in the DHR calendar on the “Upcoming Events” page: https://dos.myflorida.com/historical/meetings-and-events/upcoming-events/.
FY2024 Application Cycle
The Small Matching Grant Panel reviewed and scored eligible FY2024 Small Matching grant applications on September 7, 2022. The Small Matching Final Ranking Lists below were approved by the Secretary of State and will be recommended to the Legislature:
The Florida Historical Commission reviewed and scored eligible FY2024 Special Category grant applications on November 16, 2022. The Special Category Final Ranking List was approved by the Secretary of State and will be recommended to the Legislature.
Special Category
The Florida Historical Commission reviewed and scored eligible FY2023 Special Category grant applications on September 28-29, 2021. The Special Category Final Ranking Project List below was approved by the Secretary of State and will be recommended to the Legislature for funding. Additional information on the grant funding process can be found in the Special Category Grant Guidelines.
The Small Matching Grant Panel reviewed and scored eligible FY2023 Small Matching grant applications on August 24, 2021. The Small Matching Final Ranking Lists below were approved by the Secretary of State and will be recommended to the Legislature for funding. Additional information on the grant funding process can be found in the Small Matching Grant Guidelines.
Historic Preservation Grants Program Overview
The Historic Preservation Grants Program allocates state funds appropriated by the Legislature and federal funds apportioned to the state by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, for the preservation and protection of the state's historic and archaeological sites and properties. The program is administered by the Division of Historical Resources, Florida Department of State and is governed by rules in Chapter 1A-39, Florida Administrative Code and Section 267.0617, Florida Statutes.
Two types of grants are awarded through this program: Small Matching Grants and Special Category Grants. Please see the respective pages for further information.
Those eligible to apply for grant funding include state agencies, state universities, non-profit organizations, units of local government, cities, towns, and counties. Private property owners are not eligible for state grant funding from the Department of State’s Division of Historical Resources.
Grant Contract, Payment and Record Requirements
For grants recipients and potential grant recipients; please review and be familiar with the State requirements and guidelines for allowable project costs as outlined in the Department of Financial Services' Reference Guide for State Expenditures (pdf).
Grants Contact
[email protected]
850.245.6333
Physical Address
Historic Preservation Grants Program
Division of Historical Resources
R. A. Gray Building, 4th Floor
500 S. Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399
