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Partners offers grants to congregations looking to preserve their buildings and encourage active community use of the space.

Interior of the Washington National Cathedral.

The National Fund for Sacred Places

The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has helped more than 100 historic congregations secure over $50 million to restore and repurpose their spaces. The Fund provides grants for urgent capital projects, and support to ensure their success. The program is generously supported by Lilly Endowment Inc.

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Denver Community Church in Denver, CO
First Congregational UCC in Columbus, OH
First Congregational Church UCC in Columbus, OH
Billings First Congregational
Billings First Congregational UCC in Billings, MT
Emergency Recovery Grant

Intervention Fund

The Intervention Fund is an emergency grant program under the umbrella of the National Fund for Sacred Places. The Intervention Fund supports stewards of historic sacred places with building repair and recovery after an unanticipated emergency, such as extreme weather or vandalism. The Intervention Fund offers up to $100,000 per congregation for short-term response, planning, or capital projects. No cash match is required. Applications are accepted by invitation only. Please see more information about eligibility, what we fund, and how to apply on the Intervention Fund webpage. Think your congregation might be eligible? Please contact the Intervention Fund Director, Rachel Galton, at interventionfund@sacredplaces.org for more information.

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Second Baptist Church in LA. Vivian Chan.

One of the greatest gifts of this grant is the partnership we felt from everyone at Sacred Places and their desire to provide us with the training, knowledge, and materials to make our project successful. We have learned things that not only helped us with this project, but will have an impact on the church for years to come.

First Covenant Church, Minneapolis, MN

The Latest on the National Fund for Sacred Places

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October 20, 2026

National Fund for Sacred Places to Award More Than $9 Million to 30 Congregations to Preserve Historic Religious Properties

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 National Fund for Sacred Places Cohort. The only national program of it's kind which provides financial and professional resources to help congregations steward architecturally significant sacred places.
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June 26, 2026

The Church at the Heart of El Segundo Barrio

Sacred Places Magazine, Summer 2026. Explore how El Paso's historic Sacred Heart Church anchors the Segundo Barrio, serving refugees and preserving its century-old legacy through a vital restoration project.
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March 9, 2026

An Asheville Cathedral for “All Sorts” Rebuilds after a Hurricane

Interview with The Very Rev. Sarah Hurlbert, Dean of The Cathedral of All Souls in Asheville, NC, about recovering from Hurricane Helene, with support from the Intervention Fund, and planning for the historic congregation’s future.