The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources (NHDHR) aims to preserve significant publicly owned historic resources that contribute to New Hampshire’s history and cultural heritage. This includes a focus on supporting conservation and preservation efforts to protect critical resources across the state, from scenic lands and wildlife to historic sites.
The Conservation License Plate Program, known as the “Moose Plate” program, provides grants up to $20,000. The grants support projects that:
Funding for these grants comes from the sale of “Moose Plate” license plates, with portions of the proceeds allocated to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, which then makes funds available to the NHDHR based on annual revenue from new purchases and renewals of the plates.