Calling all pastors, elders, deacons, trustees, members, and community preservationists:

“The National Trust’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is now accepting applications for grant funding for historically Black Churches in your community through the Preserving Black Churches grant program.

“As the oldest institutions created and controlled by African Americans, these spaces are a living testament to the achievements and resiliency of generations of American families and communities. To preserve and uplift these historic places and the neighborhoods they serve, the Preserving Black Churches grant program provides funding ranging from $50,000 to $500,000.

“In 2025, 30 historically Black Churches across the United States received a collective $8.5 million in funding to support critical preservation work, from structural restoration work to enhancing stewardship planning.

“No church is too small. No town is too remote. If you or someone you know cares for a historically Black church, it may be eligible!

Grant applications are due September 12.”

Learn more: https://ow.ly/8Anz50WznNj

[Note: the announcement sets a September 12 due date. So does the website. The flyer says September 16. Don’t slip — assume the earlier date!]