The mission of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation is to provide financial and technical support for community-serving historic houses of worship across America. They aim to maintain and restore these buildings for their historical, cultural, and architectural significance, ensuring they remain vital parts of their communities.
The National Fund for Sacred Places offers matching grants to congregations that are undertaking significant capital projects at historic houses of worship. This program not only provides financial support but also includes training, technical assistance, and planning support. The key focus is on buildings with historical, cultural, or architectural significance, including those that represent underrepresented communities and stories. Ideal candidates are engaged congregations that actively serve their communities, need assistance with urgent repair needs or aim to increase their capacity to welcome and serve more people. Furthermore, the grant prioritizes projects that adhere to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and targets healthy, stable congregations with a history of successful capital campaigns and realistic fundraising goals.