The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is now accepting applications for the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant program to help fund projects that identify, preserve, promote, and protect historic and archaeological resources in the state.

The grants can be used for rehabilitation, preservation, and restoration activities for sites that are publicly accessible and under nonprofit or local government ownership. Construction grants are available from $5,000 to $100,000 and require a 50/50 cash match.

A total of $2 million is available from the Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund.

The two categories for grants — construction and planning — are available for historic places that are listed or are eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Applicants may apply for only one type of grant.

For this year’s grant round, PHMC will give special consideration to proposals that advance one of the America250 themes and align with the United States Semiquincentennial celebration in 2026. Applicants will be required to explain how their project aligns with one of the themes.

Prospective applicants for construction grants should attend the PHMC webinar at 3 p.m. on Jan. 23. To register, visit the Eventbrite Construction Grant registration page.

Also available are Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grants. These are used for planning and developing initiatives that enhance historic preservation in communities.

Planning grant applications may include municipal planning initiatives focusing on historic resources or may be used to meet building-specific or project-specific planning goals.

Project grants are available from $5,000 to $25,000 and require a 50/50 cash match.

Prospective applicants for planning grants should attend the PHMC webinar at 3 p.m. on Jan. 24. To register, visit the Eventbrite Planning Grant registration page.

Recordings of the webinar series will be available on the PHMC’s Pa. Trails of History YouTube channel.

Applications are due March 3. Grants will be awarded through a competitive selection process and are contingent on the availability of funds.

All PHMC grant applications are now submitted on the state’s Single Application for Assistance system. Paper or emailed applications cannot be accepted.

Visit the PHMC website for eligibility information and grant guidelines.