Created by the Texas Legislature in 1989, the TPTF is an interest-earning pool of public and private monies. The earned interest and designated gifts are distributed yearly as matching grants to public and private owners of eligible historic properties and archeological sites.
TPTF grants pay up to one-third of total project costs to help preserve Texas' cultural resources.
Grant funds are awarded for acquisition, development and planning. Commercial buildings . Public buildings such as schools, city halls, libraries, museums, etc. Unique historic structures such as bridges water towers, lighthouses, ships, etc. . Although eligible for grant assistance, county courthouses may want to apply for funding through our Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program .