Historical Promotion Grants Program

2026 Historical Promotion Grant Cycle

The application period is now open for the 2026 Historical Promotion Grant program. If you’re involved in preserving or sharing Clark County’s rich history, we encourage you to apply.

THE 2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 AT 5 PM

Applicants must submit the application form and applicable supporting documents via email to historicpreservation@clark.wa.gov. Hard copy applications are no longer accepted. Please see the supporting documents section of this page (to the right) for the updated 2026 application form, guidelines and other related documents.

Have questions? Our staff is happy to help—reach out to us 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:

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