Grants help pay for your restoration work.
Historic homes and buildings in Jacksonville, Florida face a number of dangers from environmental elements, including damage from heat, rain and saltwater. Those who own an old or historic home here have access to different grants, which provide funding for restoration, preservation and simple home improvement projects. Does this Spark an idea?
The 1772 Foundation
The 1772 Foundation provides funding across the country, which can make it more challenging to secure funds, but it offers larger grants than many local or state organizations. Grants are available in amounts up to $50,000 and awards are determined by need. The organization requires that all prospective applicants visit their website and fill out a short inquiry, which asks for contact information, project details, and reasons why you need the money. To apply, your building must have 501(c)(3) status, which means that your property is used exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes. The foundation accepts grant applications year-round, and it gives more weight to applicants who have the support of their community. It also seeks those who have obtained funding from another group, which increases the chances of the project's completion.
The 1772 Foundation
1772foundation.org
Special Category Grants
Special category grants are offered by Florida's historic preservation office and includes grants awards of $300,000 or more. The grant requires that all applicants have access to funds in the amount of 50 percent of the total amount requested. For those in rural communities, only 10 percent is required.
Historic Preservation
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
850-245-6333
dhr.dos.state.fl.us
Small Matching Funded Grants
Historic preservation grants, known as small matching funded grants, are available from Florida's historic preservation office. The program awards grants of up to $50,000 to qualified applicants, and several grants are dispersed each year. While the program is only open to groups and organizations, it does accept applications from homeowners who live in historic districts or who are trying to get their community listed as a historic district. The organization looks at a number of factors when reviewing applications, including the economic and educational benefits of the project.
Historic Preservation
500 South Bronough Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250
850-245-6333
dhr.dos.state.fl.us
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