2026 Historical Promotion Grant Cycle

The application period is now closed for the 2026 Historical Promotion Grant program. Please consider applying for the 2027 grants in the summer/fall of 2026. 

Those who submitted applications for the 2026 grant cycle can contact staff with questions at historicpreservation@clark.wa.gov.

Background

Launched in 2006, the Historical Promotion Grants Program was established to support efforts that preserve, interpret, and celebrate local history. Authorized under RCW 36.22.170, the program is funded through a $1 surcharge on document recording fees, which the Clark County Council allocates to historic preservation initiatives. The program encourages education and public engagement through funding for exhibits, programs, and preservation activities. 

The program is administered through a reimbursement process following project completion.

Typical Grant Timeline Example (dates may change):

• July 2025 – August 2025: Application period
• September 1, 2025: Application deadline
• September 2025 – October 2025: Review by Historic Preservation Commission
• November 2025 – December 2025: County Council approval
• Early 2026: Notification of awards. Once contracts are signed, projects may begin
• December 31, 2026: Projects must be complete and all financial reporting must be submitted
• Early – Mid 2027: Reimbursements are completed

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and public entities that are tax-exempt under IRS regulations. Organizations must either:

1. Own or operate a museum or similar historical institution within Clark County that promotes local history, or
2. Engage in educational or interpretive activities within the county that foster public awareness and appreciation of our historical heritage.