Plymouth, MA — Preservation Massachusetts, in partnership with The 1772 Foundation, has announced the recipients of a historic preservation matching grant program in Massachusetts. Preservation Massachusetts is the statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization dedicated to preserving the Commonwealth’s historic and cultural heritage. The 1772 Foundation plays a leading role in promoting historic preservation nationwide.
In this latest grant round, The 1772 Foundation worked with statewide historic preservation nonprofit organizations, including Preservation Massachusetts, to administer 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 for individual projects. At their quarterly meeting, the trustees of The 1772 Foundation awarded $125,000 in grants to 15 Massachusetts projects, selected based on recommendations from Preservation Massachusetts. Grants will be used to fund exterior work on historic buildings across the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts grant recipients include:
- Alden Kindred of America for the Alden House Historic Site (Duxbury)
- Bellforge Arts Center for the Former Medfield State Hospital Infirmary (Medfield)
- Dudley Conservation Land Trust (Dudley)
- Friends of the Franklin County Fairgrounds (Greenfield)
- The Fuller House of Stoneham (Stoneham)
- Historic Deerfield, Inc. (Deerfield)
- Lawrence History Center (Lawrence)
- Lowell’s Boat Shop (Amesbury)
- New Bedford Historical Society (New Bedford)
- North Andover Historical Society (North Andover)
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums (Plymouth)
- Plummer Youth Promise (Salem)
- Springfield Preservation Trust (Springfield)
- Warren Public Library (Warren)
- Williams-Boltwood House Trust (Goshen)
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Preservation Massachusetts executive director, Jessica Rudden-Dube, said, “The 2026 initial inquiry phase generated more than $622,000 in funding requests, underscoring the urgent and ongoing need for preservation investment across the Commonwealth. As we commemorate 250 years of American history, the importance of protecting the places that tell our shared story has never been more meaningful. From historic landmarks to community gathering spaces, Massachusetts’ historic buildings anchor our cities and towns while connecting us to the people, events, and traditions that shaped both the Commonwealth and the nation. The dedicated work of organizations stewarding these irreplaceable resources ensures that the stories embedded in our built environment continue to inspire, educate, and strengthen communities for generations to come. We are deeply grateful for The 1772 Foundation’s continued partnership and proudly congratulate this year’s grant recipients.”
