Article published in the Tallahassee Democrat, May 20, 2021
Article published in the Spring 2022 edition of "The Florida Preservationist" magazine. Article written by Emma Davis.
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DAR Historic Preservation Grants Info
The Fort San Luis Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (FSLDAR) is pleased to announce that DAR has allotted $250,000 in funding for the 2025-2026 Historic Preservation Grants to support local historic preservation.
Beginning August 1, charitable 501 (c)(3) organizations may apply for grants. Projects should be tangible and long-lived, with lasting historic preservation benefit. Examples of projects considered for funding include restoration of historic buildings, digitization or preservation of historic documents, preservation of historic artifacts; restoration, rededication or relocation of existing historical sites’ markers; and cemetery headstone and monument conservation.
The maximum grant award is $10,000; smaller projects are encouraged. Applicants are required to match the grant award 1:1. This match must be in cash and cannot be donated services or in-kind support.
Projects must begin and be completed within the grant year. The applicant may be a single organization or multiple organizations. One of the organizations must be a registered 501 (c)(3) public charity or 501(c)(3) private operating foundation.
Applications for the round of grants to be awarded in May 2026 will be accepted August 1 – October 31, 2025. Grants are now submitted online via the Historic Preservation Grant computer portal.
Each application must have a sponsorship letter from a DAR chapter regent or a state regent. To get a sponsorship letter, it is important that by October 1, a potential applicant notify the FSLDAR Historic Preservation Committee of their interest in applying. This letter of intent may be emailed to [email protected]. The email lets the committee know that your organization is interested in applying for a grant but does not commit you to applying.
For more information, please click on this link: DAR.org/grants
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Grant Awarded for Restoration of Princess Murat Dress
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The restoration of a dress worn by Princess Catherine Murat over 150 years ago was sponsored by the Fort San Luis Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. French Princess Catherine Murat, was the great-grandniece of George Washington. The Princess Murat Dress was restored by the Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Sciences. The grant funds were provided by the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. |
Photo courtesy of chapter member.
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Grant Awarded to Goodwood Museum & Gardens
DAR awards $2,400 historic preservation grant for Goodwood Jubilee Cottage for water mitigation and restorative treatments.
Photo courtesy of chapter members.
Photo courtesy of chapter members.
Wakulla Springs State Park Receives Grant
NSDAR makes $2,000 grant to the Friends of Wakulla Springs State Park to provide for a public display at the park entitled "Prelude to Statehood."
The display includes information about the Second Spanish Period at Wakulla Springs.
Photo courtesy of chapter members.
The display includes information about the Second Spanish Period at Wakulla Springs.
Photo courtesy of chapter members.
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