Wentling Invites Local Organizations to Apply for PA Historical and Museum Commission Grants

November 9, 2026

GREENVILLE – Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) member Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced a series of webinars for applicants to the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program will be held later this week.

“Organizations and municipalities interested in preserving Pennsylvania’s historic resources could be eligible for funding through two grant programs offered by the PHMC,” Wentling said. “Grant program funding has been instrumental in preserving local history and I encourage qualifying organizations to take part in the webinar and apply for the grants.”

The Keystone Historic Preservation program offers separate grants for construction and planning projects. Eligible historic properties must be listed, or qualify for listing, in the National Register of Historic Places. Applicants may pursue only one grant category.

Construction Grants provide $5,000 to $100,000 for rehabilitation, preservation and restoration projects involving publicly accessible historic properties owned by nonprofit organizations or local governments. A 50% cash match is required. PHMC will host an informational webinar on Thursday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. Register for the Construction Grant webinar here.

Planning Grants range from $5,000 to $25,000 and support community preservation efforts, including municipal historic resource planning and planning for specific buildings or projects. These grants also require a 50% cash match. An informational webinar is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. Register for the Planning Grant webinar here.

Recordings of each of the webinars will be available on the PHMC’s PA Trails of History YouTube channel. The grant application portal will open on Dec. 1 with applications due March 7. Grants are awarded through a competitive selection process and are contingent on the availability of funds.

Previously, a $6,125 Keystone Historic Preservation Planning Grant was awarded to Greenville Borough to help save the former Erie Lackawanna Railroad Depot, now operated by Norfolk Southern, Wentling noted.

“These funding opportunities can make a real difference for communities looking to preserve the buildings, landmarks and historic resources that help define their identity,” Wentling said. Preserving our history is an investment in future generations, and I encourage eligible organizations and municipalities to explore these opportunities.”

Representative Parke Wentling
7th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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