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Grant Application Review Meetings
Small Matching Review Panel
The Small Matching Grant Panel reviewed and scored eligible FY2026 Small Matching grant applications on November 21, 2024. The Small Matching Final Ranking Project Lists below were approved by the Secretary of State and will be recommended to the Legislature for funding. Additional information on the grant funding process can be found in the FY2026 Small Matching Grant Guidelines.
- FY2026 Small Matching Final Ranking Project List (pdf)
- FY2026 Certified Local Government Final Ranking Project List (pdf)
The Florida Historical Commission
The Florida Historical Commission reviewed and scored eligible FY2026 Special Category grant applications on November 19-20, 2024. The Special Category Final Ranking Project List below was approved by the Secretary of State and will be recommended to the Legislature for funding. Additional information on the grant funding process can be found in the FY2026 Special Category Grant Guidelines.
The Historic Cemeteries Program Advisory Council
The Historic Cemeteries Program Advisory Council will review and score eligible FY2026 Abandoned African-American Cemetery grant applications on January 28, 2025 from 2:00 p.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/2502778080774280542. Additional registration information can be found here.
- FY2026 Abandoned African-American Cemetery Grant Solicitation Notice
- FY2026 Abandoned African-American Cemetery Grant Guidelines
- Agenda
- Review Order List
- Staff Review Forms
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
