Grants for Barn Preservation

The National Trust

• The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides three separate grants, and a private fund for nonprofit organizations. The Trust also offers loan programs, mortgage assistance and free information to individuals interested in projects related to preserving or restoring historic homes, barns and other structures.

USDA Rural Development

• The office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture that handles rural development sets aside more than $6 million a year to match the grant funds of existing organizations that help with preservation. These grants help non-profit organizations, tribes or low-income communities to preserve historical rural locations, including barns.

State Preservation

• Many states have historic preservation organizations. These organizations set aside collected funds to help preserve historically important structures, including barns. Each state is required to have a publicly funded state historic preservation office. These offices provide assistance in identifying historic properties and maintain lists of private, individual grant opportunities.