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TOP TAKEAWAYS:
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SIGN ON, DEADLINE TODAY> to the Open Letter to Congress and other urgent action steps to save Section 106 and the National Historic Preservation Act
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SAVE THE DATE> for the Preservation Partners Summit in April 2027!
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TUNE IN> Register for Preservation for All Roundtable Webinar with African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund's Tiffany Tolbert on 10/28
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SIGN UP for member forums and affinity groups -- and share with your staff and board!
- APPLY for Moe Family Fund, Route 66, and Peter H. Brink grant funds
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WELCOME new and renewing members!
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SAVE THE DATE
In April 2027 the National Preservation Partners Network will be hosting its first annual
NATIONAL PRESERVATION PARTNERS SUMMIT!
WHAT: A multi-track, multi-day event that will include member programming, preservation easement and Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs (HPRP) content and more. This event is combining our Spring Retreat, Fall Convening, and HPRP and Preservation Easement Summits to bring all of our constituents together at one time, in one place.
You won't want to miss it!
WHEN: April 2027
WHERE: ??? You tell us! Proposals from Partner organizations for hosting the 2027 Summit are being accepted through November 6th. LOIs for hosting the 2028 Summit are due by December 18th.
Learn More>
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Are you enjoying all the perks of being a part of the National Preservation Partners Network?
Time and again, our members tell us the National Preservation Partners Network is where they turn for guidance and support from people who understand the unique challenges of this field. We are a professional community 160+ organizations strong, connected for what's next in preservation.
This network is powered by our members. Our offerings are developed by and for you, and they are always evolving to meet your needs. It is a challenging time in historic preservation. From existential threats at the Federal level to hard-won saves large and small in communities across the country, the members of the National Preservation Partners Network look to each other for mutual support, proven ideas, innovative programs, and a collective voice for our field that’s stronger together.
If you know of organizations or individuals who would benefit from membership, let them know about us!
Did you know that membership benefits are available to ALL staff and Board members of member organizations? If you're not signed up for our Member Forum, HPRP Forum, Preservation Easements Forum, Members Only web resources, and Affinity Groups, you're missing out!
You can sign up for an annual membership any time. Member levels are on a sliding scale to accommodate all budgets. If you're not sure of your membership status, email Juliana.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF MEMBERSHIP
As a member of the National Preservation Partners Network, you will level up your game, find your people, fund your mission, and navigate today's challenges – with a national network by your side.
EDUCATION
Members receive FREE access to monthly webinars, Affinity Groups, and Mentoring Program with top professionals across the Partners Network. Members also receive discounted registration for in-person events and virtual workshops and may apply for financial assistance for our popular Board Governance and Strategic Planning Program.
FUNDING SUPPORT
Membership with NPPN opens up funding opportunities through the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Moe Family Fund for Statewide and Local Partners and the 1772 Foundation’s Historic Property Redevelopment Programs (HPRP) grants. We also support your staff through Affinity Groups devoted to development, HPRPs, etc.
ONLINE FORUMS
Members are invited to join the NPPN Members Forum hosted by Google Groups. The Forum is where you can learn from, collaborate and communicate with colleagues across the country. To join, visit the Member Forum webpage and click the "Ask to join group" button at the top of the page. Or sign up here>
Members can also join the Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs Online Discussion Group and the Preservation Easement Organizations Online Discussion Group.
Learn more about how to use Google Groups >
NPPN MEMBERS ONLINE COMMUNITY
The members-only section NPPN's website contains information on grants, preservation events, a resource library, sample policies, and more. To access it, visit NPPN's website and click on "Member Login" in the upper right corner of the page. If you have already been added to the list of members with access, you will be prompted to update your password to log in. If you don't see that prompt, sign up here>
Sign up for Member Perks>
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We Had a Great Time in Washington, DC!
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Washington, DC last month! From the halls of the Capitol to the rooftops of the US Chamber of Commerce and Mies van der Rohe's MLK Jr. Memorial Library, we learned so much from each other and had a wonderful time doing it.
Our colleagues at the National Trust report that advocates had more than 220 meetings with Congressional offices during Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. Way to go, and keep it up! Now that Congress members are back in their districts, we've got an important window of opportunity to reach them before they return in November. More urgent advocacy calls to action below!
If you've got photos from the event, we'd love to see them! Send them to Juliana. And if you attended and haven't completed it yet, help us host great future events through the post-event evaluation>.
Special thanks go to all of our incredible speakers who made the event thought-provoking and inspiring through their wisdom and leadership:
Hollie Cook · Brooke Crowder · Betsy Engle · Claire Jones · Erica LeClaire · Andrea Goldwyn · Kirk Huffaker · Jennifer Kapral · Michael Lundquist · Lauren Oswalt McHale · Brad Miller · Rebecca Miller · Barbara O'Reilly · Nakita Reed · Antonin Robert · Denise Robinson · Jennifer Robinson · Donovan Rypkema · John Sherrer · Shaw Sprague · Michael Stern · Seth Unger · Marion Werkheiser · April Wood
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OCTOBER
PRESERVATION FOR ALL ROUNDTABLE
WORKING WITH AFRICAN AMERICAN PRESERVATION ORGANIZATIONS AND PLACES
Wednesday, October 28th, 1:00-2:30pm ET
With: Tiffany Tolbert, Co-Director, African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund is a national initiative of the National Trust for Historic Preservation dedicated to preserving and celebrating African American history and culture through the protection of historic places. This webinar will introduce you to the Action Fund’s resources, programs, and approaches for strengthening partnerships and supporting African American historic sites. Participants will gain practical insights into how they can incorporate African American cultural heritage into their preservation work.
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NOVEMBER
PRACTICAL PRESERVATION
BUILDING A PRESERVATION TRADES WORKFORCE
Tuesday, November 17th, 1:00-2:30pm ET
With:
Jenny Buddenborg, Executive Director, Preserve Montana
Natalie Henshaw, Director of Historic Trades, The Campaign for Historic Trades
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The National Historic Preservation Act Turns 60!
... and now is the time to save it. Keep reading to learn how.
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The Latest
Every day there is more breaking news on threats to Section 106 and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). The National Preservation Partners Network will keep the network informed on the latest news and points for action.
Read National Preservation Partners Network's Full Position Statement on the historic threats facing Section 106>
ACT NOW
By TODAY 10/15: 106 Strong
- Join the 1000+ organizations that have already joined the National Coalition to Protect Section 106 by signing on to their open letter calling for protection of Section 106 and sharing it with your partners.
- There is also now a second, equally important, letter opposing Senate Bill 5653 - the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026. The bill is even more destructive for historic preservation than the regulatory changes to Section 106 proposed by the ACHP. It will be shared with every member of Congress today. Learn more and sign on>
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Watch and share this 5-minute film about Section 106 and its future>
10/21, 2:00pm ET: Webinar
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Attend the National Trust webinar Section 106 Under Threat: Understanding and Responding to Federal Permitting Reform. Register>
10/30: Deadline for “Dear Colleague” congressional sign on letter
- A bipartisan, bicameral group of Members of Congress is speaking up about ACHPs proposed changes to the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). Ask your members of Congress, including Senators, to sign on to this bicameral letter. Share this link to the letter with them. It is only accessible for Congressional staffers, so if you click it, it won’t be accessible for you: https://quill.senate.gov/letters/letter/39359/opt-in/view/4c9e3159-23cf-4175-8e98-f6aa3228e023/.
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See if your representatives have signed on HERE through the updated list NCSHPO is keeping.
11/9: URGENT ACTION NEEDED: Defend America’s Historic Preservation Protections Before November 9
From the National Trust for Historic Preservation
The Senate is expected to vote on November 9 on legislation that could fundamentally weaken America’s historic preservation protections. We have little time to act—and the stakes could not be higher.
The proposed permitting reform bill, The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (S.5653), would make sweeping changes to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, threatening meaningful consultation with Tribal Nations, preservation offices, and local communities while limiting which historic places receive protection. These changes could permanently weaken one of our nation’s most important tools for protecting historic places and ensuring communities have a voice in decisions that affect them.
We need every voice in the preservation movement engaged now.
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Call your senators immediately. Urge them to oppose The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act and reject provisions that undermine historic preservation protections.
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Mobilize your networks. Share this call to action with your members, supporters, and community partners. Encourage everyone to contact their senators by phone and email.
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Amplify the message. Use social media, submit op-eds, and engage local leaders to make clear what is at stake for historic places and communities nationwide.
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Make your voice heard in person. Attend town halls and request meetings with Senators and their staff in your state or virtually.
November 9 is a critical moment for the future of historic preservation in America. We cannot afford to wait. Every call, every message, and every advocate matters. Please act now and help ensure that Congress hears a strong, nationwide call to protect our historic places and the communities that depend on them.
Ongoing: Share Section 106 Success Stories
- Share Section 106 Success Stories that demonstrate the importance of public input and review with our national partners to help with advocacy efforts. Submit your stories now>
RESOURCES
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National Trust for Historic Preservation
THE MOE FAMILY FUND FOR STATEWIDE AND LOCAL PARTNERS
The Moe Family Fund for Statewide and Local Partners supports current dues-paying members of the National Preservation Partners Network (NPPN) with grants focused on strengthening preservation organizations and addressing pressing issues in the preservation field. This year, grant-funded projects will fall in one of three categories:
- Advocacy
- Capacity Building
- Climate Change
Applications are due today, October 15, 2026.
Learn more and apply>
PRESERVE ROUTE 66 GRANT PROGRAMS
These grants provide financial support to public agencies, tribal governments or nonprofit organizations to preserve and interpret historic places along the Route 66 corridor, while the Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund provides financial support to businesses to spur economic development along the Route 66 corridor.
Applications are due November 12, 2026.
Learn more and apply>
THE PETER H. BRINK LEADERSHIP FUND
Have you heard from a colleague about a program that you'd like to implement? Would you like to visit their community to learn more? There's a fund for that!
The Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund helps to build the capacity of existing preservation organizations and encourages collaboration among these organizations by providing grants for mentoring and other peer-to-peer and direct organizational development and learning opportunities. The purpose of these grants is to support the leadership and effectiveness of staff and board members of preservation organizations to fulfill their mission and to create a stronger, more effective preservation movement. By linking organizations with specific skills/programs to those seeking to develop similar abilities, the fund promotes individualized mentoring and the sharing of expertise. Valuable lessons can be learned from someone who has successfully navigated the same situation that an organization currently faces. Grants support travel costs and mentor honoraria with a maximum reimbursement of $2,500. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn more and apply>
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Check out the National Preservation Partners Network Job Board for the latest job openings in preservation — and send us postings for jobs at your organization! Job openings are posted on the Preservation Partners website at no cost for members.
CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS
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Looking for Advice? Need a Dose of Inspiration?
Join an Affinity Group!
With your National Preservation Partners Network membership, you — and all of your organization's staff and board members — are welcome to participate in NPPN's Affinity Groups. The groups meet via Zoom and provide an opportunity for colleagues with common interests to have conversations, share information, and learn from trusted colleagues. This year we added new Affinity Groups for Communicators, Preservation Easements, and Historic Properties Redevelopment Programs (HPRP). Along with our existing groups, there truly is something for everyone. If you're interested in joining one of the groups but don't have the Zoom link, just email us and let us know which group you'd like to join.
UPCOMING AFFINITY GROUP MEETINGS
- Big Cities - October 15, 3:00pm ET (Monthly - 3rd Thursday)
- New Executive Directors - October 27, 3:30pm ET (Quarterly - 4th Tuesday)
- Rural - November 4, 3:30pm ET (Quarterly - 1st Wednesday)
- Program & Education - November 5, 3:30pm ET (Quarterly - 1st Thursday)
- Communicators - November 10, 1:30pm ET (Quarterly - 2nd Tuesday)
- Local Organizations - November 18, 3:30pm ET (Quarterly - 3rd Wednesday)
- Big Cities - November 19, 3:00pm ET (Monthly - 3rd Thursday)
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