The 2026 Application is Currently Closed
Benton County's 2026 Historical Preservation Grant Application is now open! Submit completed application, or any questions, to historic.preservation@co.benton.wa.us.
Applications must be submitted by 4:00 PM, Friday, November 7, 2025.
Applicants must be available for presentations to the Historic Preservation Grant Review Committee during the window of December 1-December 5
2026 Historical Preservation Grant Application
About the Program
In September 2007, Benton County Commissioners established the Historical Preservation Fund to deposit and expend funds related to Historic Preservation, with funds received from a document recording fee, per RCW 36.22.170.
Benton County has established the Historic Preservation Grants (HPG) Program to promote historic preservation or historic programs within the borders of Benton County to increase knowledge and service to residents, and better preserve, exhibit, and interpret historic items.
In furtherance of the mission of the Historic Preservation Grant Program, Benton County is requesting proposals from interested entities to promote historic preservation or programs in Benton County. Recipients of funding from this grant must be government entities or IRS-recognized non-profit 501(c)(3) entities and must be physically located in Benton County and provide services to Benton County residents.
Additional Information
- RCW 36.22.170: Surcharge for preservation of historical documents - Distribution of revenue to county and state treasurer - Creation of account
- Resolution 07-619: In the Matter of Establishing the Historical Preservation Fund Number 0157-101
- Resolution 08-898: In the Matter of Appointing and Authorizing the Benton County Treasurer Duane Davidson as the Charter Chairman to the Benton County Historical Preservation Cooperative (BCGPC)
- Resolution 2018-027: In the Matter of Facilitating the Benton County Historic Preservation Grant Program and Grant Advisory Committee, and Rescinding Resolution 08-898
