The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is awarding just over $2 million in Keystone Historic Preservation grants, including $100,000 to the Rose Valley Centennial Foundation to preserve the unique character and environment of Rose Valley Borough in Delaware County.
These vital funds support historical and heritage organizations, museums, and local governments in 15 counties across Pennsylvania, bolstering efforts to preserve the Commonwealth’s rich cultural heritage.
PHMC awarded 37 grants from a competitive pool of 114 applications. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $25,000 for project grants and $5,000 to $100,000 for construction projects.
All grants require a 50/50 cash match, ensuring local investment in these crucial initiatives.
“We are pleased to support these important projects from across the Commonwealth,” said Andrea Lowery, PHMC Executive Director. “The selected projects beautifully showcase what historic resources Pennsylvanians value – from cornerstone buildings in their downtowns, like a historic market house and a significant industrial complex, to a historic barn. This investment ensures that Pennsylvania’s cultural memory will be preserved for future generations.”
Keystone Historic Preservation Grants provide critical funding to identify, preserve, promote, and protect historic and archaeological resources throughout Pennsylvania.
Funding also supports municipal planning initiatives focused on historic resources, or it may be used to meet specific building or community planning goals.
Additionally, the program supports construction activities at resources listed in, or eligible for listing in, the National Register of Historic Places.
PHMC will actively promote these projects as they align with the upcoming 2026 United States Semiquincentennial celebration, highlighting Pennsylvania’s enduring legacy.
These grants are funded by the Keystone Recreation, Park & Conservation Fund, which receives annual support from a portion of the state realty transfer tax revenue.
See the entire list of Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Awards.
