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Up to $42,500 in grants are
available for Route 66 businesses and attractions through the
Preservation & Economic Development Grant Program this year
[August 13, 2025]
The Route 66 Road Ahead
Partnership is celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Route 66 with
its Preservation & Economic Development Grant Program [PED] - an
Official Route 66 Centennial Project. The PED program will provide
$42,500 to support Route 66 businesses and attractions this year.
Up to 20 grant awards of $2,125.00 each will be made by a Route 66
PED Grant Program Review Committee, which acts independently of the
Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership.
The program's goals include helping Route 66 businesses and
attractions stay in operation or reopen. Bill Thomas, Chairman of
the Route 66 Road Ahead Partnership, said, "The Preservation &
Economic Development Grant Program also supports preserving,
restoring, or expanding - as well as starting new - Route 66
businesses and attractions."
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Businesses and
attractions located on Route 66 that employ fewer than 20
full-time employees or are a small, locally owned franchise with
five or fewer locations may apply. Eligible activities include
capital improvements, historic preservation planning or work,
and accessibility or community outreach.
Applications for the Route 66 Preservation and Economic
Development Grant Program are available now and will be accepted
through September 29, 2025. Apply
here.
[Text received from Gem PR & Media.] |
