Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation and Preservation League of NYS Announce 2024 Preserve New York Grant Recipients
The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation and the Preservation League of New York State are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Preserve New York grant. The Preservation League’s independent panel selected 21 applicants in 17 New York counties to receive support totaling $262,041.
Each grant supports important arts and cultural initiatives, as well as economic development related to New York State arts and cultural heritage. This year’s grant recipients are:
Albany County: The Pine Hollow Arboretum | Chautauqua County: Jamestown Renaissance Corporation | Columbia County: Stuyvesant Landing Historic District Subcommittee, Town of Stuyvesant | Dutchess County: Innisfree Foundation | Erie County: Michigan Street African American Heritage Corridor Commission | Erie County: Black Rock Historical Society | Essex County: Town of Jay, NY | Genesee County: LeRoy Historical Society | Herkimer County: Village of West Winfield | Kings County: Prospect Lefferts Gardens Heritage Council Inc. | Nassau County: Roslyn Landmark Society | Nassau County: Old Westbury Gardens Inc. | New York County: South East Area Coalition | Ontario County: Town of Phelps | Ontario County: Village of Victor | Otsego County: The Butternut Valley Arts & Crafts Center, Inc. | Rensselaer County: Rensselaer County Historical Society | Suffolk County: East Hampton Historical Farm Museum | Suffolk County: East Hampton Historical Society | Warren County: Historical Society of the Town of Chester | Wyoming County: Silver Lake Institute
“The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation is delighted to have partnered once again with the Preservation League of New York State to support preservation projects on Long Island. These awards prepare our stewards to professionally assess the needs of future renovation and restoration of their historic sites, thus saving them as educational tools for future generations,” said Kathryn M. Curran, Executive Director of the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation.
Preserve New York is a regrant partnership between the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and the Preservation League of NYS, made possible with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation has generously provided additional funds to support nonprofit projects in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
“This year’s Preserve New York grant cycle was one of the most competitive in the program’s history,” said Jay DiLorenzo, President of the Preservation League of NYS. “The 19 projects funded truly rose to the top and represent a great cross-section of historic resources found across the state.”
“The breadth of these projects across our state will safeguard the rich and diverse history of New York for generations to come,” said Mara Manus, Executive Director of NYSCA. “We applaud the Preservation League of New York State for this critical preservation program. From all of us at NYSCA, a hearty congratulations to the grantees and our gratitude for the essential work you do.”
ABOUT THE ROBERT DAVID LION GARDINER FOUNDATION
The mission of the Foundation is to educate, cultivate and encourage the study and understanding of Long Island and New York’s historic role in the American experience. The Foundation also supports scholarships and historic preservation, including study, stewardship and promotion of Long Island’s historic educational aspects. The Foundation was established by Robert David Lion Gardiner in 1987. Robert David Lion Gardiner was, until his death in August 2004, the 16th Lord of the Manor of Gardiner’s Island, NY. The Island was obtained as part of a royal grant from King Charles I of England in 1639. The Gardiner family and their descendants have owned Gardiner’s Island for 385 years. The Island remains private and is owned and maintained by direct Gardiner descendants to this day. The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation remains inspired by Robert David Lion Gardiner’s personal passion for Long Island and New York history. Since 2015, the Foundation has awarded over $45 million to support historical societies, museums, archives, research, scholarships and renovation, restoration and adaptive reuse of historic sites.
ABOUT THE PRESERVATION LEAGUE OF NEW YORK STATE
Founded in 1974, the Preservation League of NYS empowers all New Yorkers to use historic preservation to revitalize their communities, protect their heritage, and build a sustainable future. Providing a united voice for historic preservation, the League champions the essential role of preservation in community revitalization, sustainable economic growth, and the protection of our historic buildings and landscapes in communities both large and small throughout New York State.
ABOUT THE NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS
The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award $127 million in fiscal year 2024. The Council on the Arts further advances New York's creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch.