Closes Nov 12Route 66 corridor (IL, MO, KS, OK, TX, NM, AZ, CA)

Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund

From National Trust for Historic Preservation

Amount: Up to $10,000$5,000 to $10,000, no match
Deadline: Closes Nov 12, 202625 days left
Where: Route 66 corridor (IL, MO, KS, OK, TX, NM, AZ, CA)
Match needed: No
Effort: MediumA form plus a few documents.

The link goes to grantinterface.com.

Owners (18+) of independent brick-and-mortar legacy businesses or businesses in historic buildings with a geographic or thematic tie to Route 66. Closes Nov 12, 2026. 25 days left

Who can apply

Owners (18+) of independent brick-and-mortar legacy businesses or businesses in historic buildings with a geographic or thematic tie to Route 66
digital-only businesses and franchises ineligible

Retail, restaurant, and hospitality, or any industry

Can a small business win this?

No match required and a defined corridor. preference for underrepresented owners and distressed communities.

Before you apply

You need three 300-dpi captioned photos and a Certificate of Good Standing. tell the building's Route 66 story explicitly, since it is a scoring criterion.

Checked on savingplaces.org, Oct 18 (opens in a new tab)

Report a problem

This is a summary. The official page has the final word.

Similar grants

Rio Nuevo Small Business Grants: Up to $25,000
Small Business Grant (EDIP Part F): Up to $10,000
GROW Program (building functionality grants): Up to $10,000

Common questions

How much is Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund?

Up to $10,000. The full line is: $5,000 to $10,000, no match. Highest figure stored: $10,000.

When can I apply for Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund?

The deadline on file is 2026-11-12. Check the official page before you apply. Dates move.

Who can apply for Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund?

Owners (18+) of independent brick-and-mortar legacy businesses or businesses in historic buildings with a geographic or thematic tie to Route 66. digital-only businesses and franchises ineligible.

Does Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund require matching funds?

No matching funds are required on the page we checked.

Where was Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund checked?

Checked on 2026-10-18 at https://savingplaces.org/preserve-route-66-legacy-business-grant-fund. The official page wins if we disagree.