Introducing the Art Preservation Fund

The Art Preservation Fund (APF), a new national philanthropic initiative dedicated to supporting conservation and preservation efforts across the United States.

The Art Preservation Fund was created to help address a persistent challenge within the cultural heritage sector: many museums, historical societies, archives, and collecting institutions steward significant artistic, cultural, and historical materials but lack adequate resources to preserve them. Access to funding can be inconsistent or contingent on corporate or federal priorities that are not always well-aligned to community-based goals. APF seeks to expand access to conservation funding and expertise, with a particular focus on organizations and collections that have historically been underserved by existing funding opportunities.

They anticipate opening our first grant application cycle in Fall 2026. Subscribe to their newsletter and follow @preservation_fund to receive announcements when the 2026 grant cycle opens.