PRESS RELEASE
Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet
Kentucky Heritage Council
Andy Beshear, Governor
Kentucky Heritage Council Announces Final Round of America250KY Preservation Grants
Projects across Kentucky receive critical preservation funding ahead of America’s 250th anniversary
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 13, 2026) – The Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC) is proud to announce the second
and final round of America250KY Sub-Grant Awards supporting the preservation of historic sites in Kentucky in
honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
These grants are part of a larger statewide initiative administered by the Kentucky Historical Society to ensure
that Kentucky’s rich and diverse heritage is recognized and preserved for future generations.
“Our heritage is rooted in real places – brick, mortar, timber and stone,” said KHC Executive Director Craig
Potts. “These grants focus on the essential preservation work that keeps historic structures sound, like
stabilization, roof repair, masonry restoration and protecting buildings from future damage. This is the
groundwork that allows history to endure.”
This second round provides $500,000 in funding to projects representing Kentucky’s broad patterns of history
and cultural development across the state.
America250KY Grant Awards – Round 2
Central Kentucky
Nannine Clay Wallis House (Bourbon County) | $125,000
Built in 1851, this historic home serves as the headquarters of the Garden Club of Kentucky and reflects the
long-standing efforts of women volunteering to protect Kentucky’s natural, scenic and cultural resources.
Funding will support repointing the chimneys, installing new storm windows and restoring the foundation, roof,
gutters, soffits, trim and flashing.