Civil War Sites Preservation Fund Grant Cycle OpeningNashville – The Tennessee Wars Commission, the Tennessee Historical Commission division responsible for preserving the state’s significant military history, has announced the August 10, 2026 opening of this year’s grant cycle for the Civil War Sites Preservation Fund (CWSPF). This fund is provided by legislation to the Tennessee Historical Commission, whose board approves and awards CWSPF grants. Tennessee Wars Commission Director of Programs, Nina Scall noted, “Last year the Commission awarded $2,602,273.82 and helped to preserve approximately 22.387 acres of battlefield properties. For questions regarding the grant process or application procedure, contact Nina Scall, Program Director of the Tennessee Wars Commission via email. More information is available on the Tennessee Historical Commission website.