Heritage Fund Historic Preservation Grants
The Heritage Fund was established in 1990 by Arizona’s voters to create a dedicated source of funding for the preservation of the state’s natural and cultural legacy. The fund receives a portion of proceeds from the Arizona Lottery, ensuring a consistent investment in our history and environment without relying on state taxes. This program is divided between two state agencies, with Arizona State Parks administering grants for historic preservation, non-motorized trails, and the acquisition or development of local and regional parks. The Heritage Fund empowers communities to protect important landmarks, enhance outdoor recreation, and ensure that Arizona’s unique heritage is preserved for future generations.
- Available Funds: $0 (Arizona State Parks and Trails did not receive any additional FY27 Heritage funds for grant funding opportunities this year.)
- Who Can Apply? Incorporated municipalities, counties, state agencies, tribal governments, and non-profit organizations
What Projects are Eligible?
- Brick and Mortar projects including preservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and stabilization.
- Life-Safety and accessibility updates are also eligible
- Planning projects including surveys and inventories, historic context studies, National Register
- Nominations, preservation plans, and Building Condition Assessments
- Archaeology projects including interpretation, damage assessment, stabilization or damage remediation, and management plans
What Projects are Not Eligible?
- Site work
- Landscaping
- Tenant Improvements
- Class I, II, and III cultural resource inventories
Project Requirements
All projects must be on properties that are listed in or eligible for the Arizona or National Registers of Historic Places
All projects must follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properites
The Arizona State Parks and Trails Grants Manual provides guidance, requirements, and information for applicants and grant recipients.
Historic Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Application Manual
This manual is designed to provide applicants with guidance in preparing successful, competitive Historic Preservation grant applications for funding assistance from the Heritage Fund. This manual provides guidelines for project sponsors on funding opportunities and how to apply.
