First & Franklin Presbyterian Church has been awarded $480,381 from the National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
This funding will support the restoration of our historic brownstone spire, the tallest in Baltimore. Of the 466 organizations that applied, First & Franklin is one of only 30 to receive part of the $9.1 million in grant funding for the 2026 cohort.
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Since its inception, the National Fund for Sacred Places has awarded or pledged over $42 million to 197 community-serving congregations representing 29 faith traditions across 46 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. The National Fund grants provide tailored support to congregations, including training, planning grants, technical assistance, capacity-building support, and capital grants for congregations of all faiths and sizes.
To learn more about First & Franklin, our historic buildings, or to donate toward the matching grant from the National Fund for Sacred Places, click the button below.