10:00--10:30AM: African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
Join Melissa Jest, senior manager, preservaton projects will be onsite to discuss the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. Since launching the program in 2017, the Action Fund has made significant progress in stewarding cultural assets, documenting and identifying Black heritage places, and inviting new voices and perspectives to the movement.

Noon–12:30 PM: Preservation Priorities Task Force Infographics
Stop by to speak with your peers from National Preservation Partners Network and National Trust about the recently launched PPTF Infographics. Learn how you can use these resources to advocate for preservation in your community and engage with other leaders in your towns and cities. Topics covered include Affordable Housing and Density; Diversity, Inclusion, and Racial Justice; Preservation Trades and Workforce Development; and Sustainability and Climate Action.

1:00–1:30 PM: Grant Funding from the National Trust
Join staff from the National Trust’s Grants Team to hear more about funding opportunities, how to apply, and tips for a successful application. A small grant at the right time can make a big difference in moving preservation projects forward. Stop by to let us know what you’re working on and to learn more about how our funding programs could help.

2:00–3:00 PM: Preserve Route 66 Initiative
Come say hello to Rhys Martin, the new manager of the Preserve Route 66 Initiative, and learn about what the National Trust is doing to help support America’s Main Street in advance of the road’s Centennial in 2026.

3:00 PM–3:30 PM: America's Chinatowns Initiative
An opportunity to chat with Di Gao, senior director of research and development, with any questions about the National Trust's America's Chinatown initiative, a program dedicated to supporting the preservation of historic Chinatowns.