Local historic preservation advocate Jim McPherson brought to my attention that there have been some increases in the Arizona State budget related to preservation. You can learn more about applying for these grants here.

Heritage Fund

In fiscal year 2023, $2.5 million was appropriated to fund the Arizona State Parks Heritage Fund. The Heritage Fund provides grant opportunities for trail projects, outdoor environmental education programs, local, regional, and state parks, as well as historic preservation projects through legislatively appropriated funds.

• Available Funds: $2.5 million
• Eligible Applicants: Include non-profits, governmental entities: cities, towns, counties, tribal governments, and state and federal agencies. Organizations and clubs may enter into a cooperative agreement with an eligible applicant, (e.g. forest land manager).
• Eligible Projects: The Heritage Fund provides grant opportunities for trail projects, outdoor environmental education programs, local, regional, and state parks, as well as historic preservation projects through legislatively appropriated funds.

Local, Regional, and State Parks (LRSP)
Funds Available : $10,000 to $250,000 per project
Eligible Applicants: State, County, Local, Tribal
Eligible Projects: LRSP projects address construction, maintenance and development of public outdoor recreation facilities.

Historic Preservation

Funds Available : $5,000 to $150,000 per project

Eligible Applicants: State, Local, County, Tribal, Schools, Non-Profits

Eligible Projects: Projects must directly involve the resources listed in the Arizona or National Register of Historic Places or determined eligible for listing by the State Historic Preservation Office.

Trails

Funds Available : Up to $50,000 per project

Eligible Applicants: State, County, Local, Tribal, Non-Profit

Eligible Projects: The Trails Program provides funds to develop and maintain trails and trail related facilities for non-motorized trail uses.

Outdoor Environmental Education

Funds Available : $5,000 to $50,000 per project

Eligible Applicants: State, Local, Schools, County, Tribal, Non-Profits

Eligible Projects: Promote outdoor and environmental protection programs related to outdoor recreation.