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MPI is pleased to announce the extended schedule and rules for 2026 grants from the Wayne M. Goldstein Preservation Action Fund. MPI created the Fund with donations in memory of former MPI president Wayne Goldstein to support efforts for research, historic designation, restoration, preservation, and responses to legal challenges related to Montgomery County historic sites. MPI is grateful to the estate of preservationist Mary Reardon for her generous donation to this Fund, which also accepts donations earmarked for specific historic sites and projects.

Proposals for grants for up to $7,500 will be accepted until June 30, 2026.  Projects must be completed within one year; budgets must show a match of funds and/or in-kind.

More information and the grant application may be found at https://www.montgomerypreservation.org/the-wayne-m-goldstein-preservation-action-fund/.

Designated properties are eligible for 25% tax credit for work done in 2025.

Details and application at https://montgomeryplanning.org/planning/historic/tax-credit-program/.

The Art Deco Society of Washington (ADSW), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is pleased to announce the creation of a new Fellowship Award to support scholarly activities and to foster an appreciation of the arts and culture of the era. The Award is geared toward early career professionals, specifically Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows (the latter within the first 2 years) in the areas of Art History, Preservation, Architecture, Cinema, Film, and Theater. While potential themes are necessarily broad-based, application topics should contribute to the understanding and appreciation of the Art Deco era’s art, design, architecture, decorative or cultural arts.

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MD Heritage Grants FY27 cycle is now open for projects in designated areas; capital and non-capital grant requests are submitted via Heritage Montgomery.

All applicants are required to submit an initial Intent to Apply (ITA) form which is due by 11:59pm on February 2, 2026.

https://mht.maryland.gov/Pages/MHAA/heritage-areas-financial.aspx

MD Heritage Grants FY27 cycle is now open for projects in designated areas; capital and non-capital grant requests are submitted via Heritage Montgomery.

https://mht.maryland.gov/Pages/MHAA/heritage-areas-financial.aspx

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MPI is pleased to announce that Feb. 28th is the deadline for proposals for grants up to $5,000.

MPI created the fund in 2009 with donations in memory of former MPI president Wayne Goldstein to support efforts for research, historic designation, restoration, preservation, and responses to legal challenges related to Montgomery County historic sites. MPI is grateful to the estate of preservationist Mary Reardon for her generous donation to this earmarked fund. Projects must be completed within one year; budgets must show a match of funds and/or in-kind.

MPI wants to help!  More information and the grant application may be found at https://www.montgomerypreservation.org/the-wayne-m-goldstein-preservation-action-fund/ and questions may be addressed to WGF@montgomerypreservation.org.

Interested in learning about the different financial incentive programs MHT offers? Come along to learn about their role in historic preservation and architectural research, easement properties, the tax incentive program, cultural landscapes and heritage, tourism, and more.

The MHT Roadshow is for everyone — homeowners, government agencies, non-profit representatives, and members of the public — to learn about available opportunities. You can read more about the different programs currently “touring” at the MHT Roadshow web page.

Registration is free, but required to receive the link.

This event will be recorded and uploaded to MHT’s YouTube Channel. If you have any questions, email brenna.spray@maryland.