Contributed by: Preservation Massachusetts
Organization: Preservation Massachusetts
Dated Posted: September 16, 2026
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Preservation Massachusetts is pleased to announce the 2027 round of the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grant Program. Funding for this program is provided by The 1772 Foundation, which has made $135,000 available for preservation projects in the Commonwealth. We are beyond grateful to The 1772 Foundation for continuing this funding program.

The 1772 Foundation, in cooperation with Preservation Massachusetts, is making available 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 for exterior preservation projects, such as painting, finishes and surface restoration; repair to/restoration of porches, roofs, and windows; foundation and sill repairs; and masonry repairs and chimney repointing on historic buildings owned or leased by eligible non-profit organizations. Active religious and school organizations are not eligible to apply.

New this year is a Climate Actiongrant category! Eligible projects include energy audit assessments, insulation upgrades, alternative energy sources (solar, geothermal, wind, etc.), upgraded/converted systems or appliances, and storm windows. 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. Upgrades should be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. Applicants are encouraged to leverage programs offered by utility providers. Projects in this category cannot include work in other grant eligible categories.

View the full announcement, important dates, criteria, and program details.

Questions should be directed to: scaplanson@preservationmass.org.

Letters of Inquiry DUE:
NOVEMBER 2, 2026