Grants & Funding
Grants & Funding
The Wisconsin Historical Society wants to help individuals and organizations to preserve history! From collections care management to historic building preservation we have information on grants and tax credits to lighten the financial load of your projects.
Tax Credits
Archaeology Tax Exemption
Wisconsin Statute 70.11(13m) provides a property tax exemption for owners of archaeological sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places or the State Register of Historic Places. Learn ...
Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits
Determine your eligibility! The State Historic Preservation Office coordinates federal and state historic rehabilitation tax credit programs for historic buildings in Wisconsin.
Homeowner Historic Tax Credit
The Homeowners' Tax Credit program returns 25 percent of approved rehabilitation expenses for eligible historic homes as a state income tax credit. Explore how it works!
Historic Commercial Tax Credit
Learn how to qualify! Owners of historic income-producing properties in Wisconsin may be eligible for a federal and state income tax credit to support the building's rehabilitation.
Grants OpportunitiesView Grants & Funding Info
Certified Local Government Grants
Check for eligibility and apply for a subgrant for your Wisconsin certified local government!
Local History Mini-Grants
Do you have a collections care or management project that needs funding support? Each spring, affiliates can apply for mini grants up to $700 for projects and activities that support collections ca...
Support for Local History Groups
More than funding assistance, we provide helpful services and resources relevant to all aspects of local historical and cultural organizations and museums. Become an affiliate or connect with professionals who are experienced in organizational management, collections care, programming, and more.
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State Historic Preservation Office
The Society serves as Wisconsin’s federally designated State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The SHPO helps people connect to the past through historic places. We coordinate state and federal preservation programs that help the people of Wisconsin preserve historic places that are important to their communities. We also maintain state records for historic properties and archaeological sites.
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