The Washington Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Association (WCCFA) is a non-profit professional association dedicated to educating members of the death care profession in sound, compassionate and ethical service to our communities.
Application Open for Washington State Historic Cemetery
& Theater Rehabilitation Grants
Seattle — The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has announced new rounds of funding available for owners and stewards of historic cemeteries and theaters in Washington State. The Historic Cemetery and Theater Grants are programs of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), administered under contract by the Washington Trust.
Owners of any cemetery within the state of Washington with five or more burials, at least one being more than 50 years old, are eligible for this Historic Cemetery grant program. Approximately $500,000 is available in this grant cycle, with maximum individual awards up to $50,000.
Owners of historic theaters that were originally built as a theater or that are in a historic building converted for theater use can apply for a Historic Theater Grant. Grant funds will only be awarded to rehabilitation projects on buildings in active theater use or projects seeking to return such use to a historic theater building. Approximately $500,000 is available in this grant cycle with maximum individual awards of $75,000.
The deadline to submit applications for both the Historic Cemetery and Historic Theater Grant Programs is
Sunday, December 21, at 11:59 pm.
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation will be hosting free online information sessions on October 28 from 4:00-5:00 pm and November 5 from 5:30-6:30 pm for anyone wishing to learn more about these grant programs and the application process. Recordings of the application walkthrough will be posted on both the Washington Trust’s and DAHP’s websites following the information sessions.
For more information about both grant programs, including the online application form, additional program details, and registration for the information sessions, visit preservewa.org/grants. For additional assistance, contact Preservation Programs Director Moira Nadal at 206-462-2999 or grants@preservewa.org.
About the Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation: The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation is Washington State's primary agency with knowledge and expertise in historic preservation.
About the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation: The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to partnering with communities to preserve, share, and shape the future of historic places in Washington State.
