State grantTennessee
Civil War Sites Preservation Fund (CWSPF)
Offered by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Found automatically on tn.gov/environment/about-tdec/grants/thc/civil-war-sites.html. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- 501(c)(3) organizations preserving eligible Civil War battlefields or Underground Railroad sites in Tennessee.
- How much
- Amount not listed
- By when
- Dates in application portal (2026 FY Grant Awards)
Checked Nov 2, 2026
About this grant
The Civil War Sites Preservation Fund, administered by the Tennessee Wars Commission (a division of the Tennessee Historical Commission), provides matching funds for the acquisition and preservation of hallowed ground at Tennessee's most significant Civil War battlefields, as well as Underground Railroad sites. Grants require a 1:1 match and support acquisition and protection of these historic sites.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3). Eligible sites must be associated with the 38 most significant Civil War battlefields as defined by the National Park Service, be an Underground Railroad site eligible for the National Register, or be eligible for National Historic Landmark status. Requires a 1:1 match from another non-state source.
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