in cooperation with preserve rhode island

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.

This year, there are two categories of funding available: 1772 Foundation SBK Matching Grant  and 1772 Climate Action Grant. The maximum award for each category is $10,000.

To demonstrate the sustainability of historic sites, applicants may be asked 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 the development of a plan on a case-by-case basis.

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

DEADLINE: Letter of Inquiry forms must be submitted by December 1, 2026.

Not all submissions of Letters of Inquiry will result in invitations to submit full applications.

Invited applicants will be notified by December 11, 2026.
Final applications will be due on February 2, 2027.
Grant awards will be announced in April 2027.

Eligibility

• Organizations must have a 501(c)(3) IRS designation.

• Organizations must have closed any previously awarded matching grant to apply.

• Organizations must own the site or have a long-term lease to use the site.

• Funding will not be provided for buildings currently used as schools or houses of worship.

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

The Foundation will consider the following for CLIMATE ACTION:

• Energy audit assessments

• Insulation upgrades

• Alternative energy sources (solar, geothermal, wind, etc.)

• Upgrading/converting systems/appliances

• Water mitigation projects (wet proofing crawl spaces, gutters, site work, etc.) may be considered, but preference will be given to decarbonization projects.

• Applications for lifting or relocating buildings will not be considered. Other climate action projects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Projects in the Climate Action category cannot be combined with projects in the SBK grant category.

Please send any questions to 1772@preserveri.org