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Grant Application Review Meetings
Small Matching Review Panel
The Small Matching Grant Panel will review and score eligible FY2026 Small Matching grant applications on November 21, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to conclusion.
This public meeting will be conducted via webinar. The staff of the Division of Historical Resources will present summaries of their technical review of each application. Panel members may direct questions to applicants during the webinar, and staff recommends that a representative be available on the webinar to represent their proposed project and answer any questions. No presentations may be given by applicants, due to time constraints. The applications will be reviewed by their application review number (numbered geographically, from Escambia County in Northwest Florida to Monroe County in Southwest Florida).
Advance registration for webinar participation is recommended. Register for the webinar by clicking this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7274911431421421143. Additional registration information can be found here.
- FY2026 Small Matching Grant Solicitation Notice
- FY2026 Small Matching Grant Guidelines
- Agenda
- Review Order List
- Staff Review Forms
The Florida Historical Commission
The Florida Historical Commission will review and score eligible FY2026 Special Category grant applications on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to conclusion. The meeting will be extended to the morning of Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to conclusion, if additional time is needed.
This public meeting will be conducted via webinar and in-person. The staff of the Division of Historical Resources will present summaries of their technical review of each application. Commissioners may direct questions to applicants during the webinar, and staff recommends that a representative be available on the webinar or in-person to represent their proposed project and answer any questions. No presentations may be given by applicants, due to time constraints. The applications will be reviewed by their application review number (numbered geographically, from Escambia County in Northwest Florida to Monroe County in Southwest Florida).
Advance registration for webinar participation is recommended. Register for the webinar by clicking this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1988779482427409245. Additional registration information can be found here.
- FY2026 Special Category Grant Solicitation Notice
- FY2026 Special Category Grant Guidelines
- Agenda
- Review Order List
- Staff Review Forms
The Historic Cemeteries Program Advisory Council
The Historic Cemeteries Program Advisory Council reviewed and scored eligible FY2025 Abandoned African-American Cemeteries grant applications on October 16, 2024. The Abandoned African-American Cemeteries Recommended Funding Project List below was submitted to the Secretary of State for review and, if approved, will be funded. Additional information on the grant funding process can be found in the Abandoned African-American Cemeteries Grant Guidelines.
Application Cycles Opening
The Florida Department of State, Division of Historical Resources will open the FY2026 application cycles for the Abandoned African-American Cemeteries grants on October 16, 2024, and close them at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) on November 22, 2024. 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 the Abandoned African-American Cemeteries grant program is to assist research institutions, colleges, universities, or qualified non-profit organizations in researching abandoned African-American cemeteries and to assist local governments or qualified non-profit organizations in protecting and preserving abandoned African-American cemeteries.
A "How to Apply" webinar will be held on October 21, 2024. This webinar will provide useful information to possible applicants on applying for division grant funding, 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/.
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.
Three types of grants are awarded through this program: Small Matching Grants, Special Category Grants, and Abandoned African-American Cemeteries 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
