For Immediate Release:
September 26, 2025

Monmouth County Historical Commission
seeks applicants for 2026 history grants

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that the Monmouth County Historical Commission (MCHC) has released its 2026 grant applications for the History Regrant Program and the Historic Preservation Grant Program.

“Monmouth County is proud of its history and my fellow Commissioners and I are excited to continue our support for the History Regrant Program and the Historic Preservation Grant Program,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “With the Country’s semiquincentennial in 2026 and a focus on our local history, I encourage those interested in applying for a grant to visit the County’s website to learn more about the application process.”

Two types of grants are available through the 2026 History Regrant Program: General Operating Support (GOS) for historical organizations’ overall expenses, or Special Project (SP) funding for local history projects and programs that are open and accessible to the public. The Historic Preservation Grant, funded by the County, provides matching funds with a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $10,000 to restore historic buildings owned by organizations or municipalities. Both applications are available online.

“We thank our residents and municipalities for their ongoing commitment to restoring and preserving historic structures throughout Monmouth County,” said Commissioner Erik Anderson, liaison to the MCHC “By supporting preservation projects through the History Regrant and Historic Preservation Grant programs, the County honors the stories and places that shape our community.”

The 2026 History Regrant Program is made possible with funds provided by the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the New Jersey Department of State. The goal of the program is to strengthen local history organizations, inspire projects to preserve and contribute to the local historic record and increase public awareness and participation in local history programming.

The deadline to declare intent to apply for the Monmouth County History Regrant Program is Oct. 3 and the completed application is due Oct. 31. The Historic Preservation Grant Program application is also due Oct. 31.

The Monmouth County Historical Commission was established by what was previously known as the Board of Chosen Freeholders in August 1988 for the preservation and conservation of Monmouth County history. The Commission’s principal programs provide grants, maintain historic buildings and support history programming to preserve Monmouth County’s rich and diverse historic legacy.

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