in cooperation with preservation Connecticut

The 1772 Foundation has announced that funding in the form of 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 will be made available for the following historic preservation projects: exterior painting, finishes and surface restoration, fire detection/lightning protection/security systems, repairs to/restoration of porches, roofs and windows, repairs to foundations and sills, and chimney and masonry repointing.

To demonstrate the sustainability of historic sites, applicants may be required to submit a cyclical maintenance plan, condition assessment, restoration plan or stewardship plan that has been prepared or updated within the last five years. If an appropriate plan does not exist, the Foundation will consider providing support for development of a plan on a case-by-case basis.

All organizations that wish to be considered should complete our online Inquiry Form.

Letters of inquiry will be accepted on a rolling basis until December 13, 2024.
Invited applications must be received by February 15, 2025.

The Inquiry Form will include such information as organization name, address, web address, contact person, the amount of your request, the purpose of the grant including the name and address of the historic resource for which project funding will be used, the matching funds you have or plan to have, the time frame for construction and ownership status of the site. Attach a current photo which best shows site condition, no more than 1.5MB.

Please note, not all letters of inquiry will result in invitations to submit full applications. To be eligible to apply, organizations must have a 501(c)(3) IRS designation. Organizations also must have closed any previously awarded matching grant to be eligible to apply. Funding will not be provided for schools or churches.

The Foundation will consider the following:

• Matching grants for exterior painting, finishes and surface restoration

• Matching grants to install or upgrade fire detection, lightning protection, and security systems

• Matching grants for repairs to/restoration of porches, roofs, and windows

• Matching grants for structural foundation and sill repair/replacement

• Matching grants for chimney and masonry repointing

Please send any questions to Stefon Danczuk at sdanczuk@preservationct.org