Historic Preservation Grant Program

The Community Foundation of West Texas is now accepting applications for its E. Jay Matsler Trust for Historic Preservation Grant Program. Donor Name: The Community Foundation of West Texas State: Texas County: Hale County (TX), Lubbock County (TX) Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Details: The E. Jay Matsler Trust for Historic Preservation was established with a bequest of $348,000 for the purpose of supporting historic preservation projects in Lubbock and Hale counties. The E. Jay Matsler Trust for Historic Preservation grant Program focuses on but is not limited to the preservation and reuse of historic buildings and sites that service as civic, cultural of economic hubs for communities. Grants may be focused on capital for communities. Grants may be focused on capital projects. The committee will consider the following criteria: The property’s historical significance at the local, state, or national level. Extent to which the property is threatened. The extent to which the project preserves the historical integrity of the building and the likelihood of the project’s completion within a year.  Eligibility Criteria  All grantees must be from Lubbock and Hale Counties and be eligible to accept tax-deductible donations as outlined in section 170(c) of the International Revenue Code. Grantees must immediately notify the Foundation of art changes in or challenges to their tax-exempt status (as determined by Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code) before the end of the grant period. For more information, visit Community Foundation of West Texas.