Historical homes are part of our local culture and heritage.
The preservation of historical homes and sites adds to a sense of place in our communities. The National Register of Historic Places classifies historic homes by age, integrity and historical significance criteria. In many towns and cities, historical homes and sites co-exist with modern architecture, thanks in part, to federal, state and local efforts to preserve National Historic Landmark properties. Grant funding programs provide governments, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and individuals with the opportunity to restore and revitalize historic properties to their original splendor.
Florida Division of Historical Resources
The Florida Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Historic Preservation, provides matching grant funding programs for the preservation of historical sites in Florida. The Small-Matching grant provides up to $50,000 in funding to support the rehabilitation, protection, excavation and identification of historical sites. Eligible applicants include state departments and agencies, and not-for-profit organizations. Applications are due by December 15 of each calendar year. Special Category grants provide $50,000 to $350,000 to fund major restoration of structures that are an important part of Florida's history. The application deadline is August 31 of each calendar year.
Missouri Certified Local Government Program
The Missouri Certified Local Government, or CLG, Program provides participating communities with grant funding to preserve local historical sites and properties. To receive funding, participating communities must enact an ordinance related to historic preservation, appoint a commission to oversee the preservation project, create a historic property survey and inventory, and provide public education and outreach to the community. Grant applications are available in June of each calendar year from the Missouri State Historic Properties Office.
Montana Historic Preservation Grant
The Montana Historic Preservation Grant program provides funding to eligible government and nonprofit organizations to preserve local buildings and sites that are significant to the history of Montana. Grants range from $4,500 to $250,000. Eligible projects include renovating a historical building to meet current fire and building codes, modifying a building to allow handicapped accessibility; installing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and heating systems; rebuilding the structural foundation or components; and reconstructing historical buildings. Applications are judged based on the amount of economic stimulus the project will generate, project time line, historical value, the background of the organization proposing the project, and lasting economic benefits to the state of Montana upon completion of the project. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
The National Trust for Historic Preservation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and state agencies to aid in the preservation of historical sites and properties. Individuals and for-profit businesses can apply for funding if the building or site is designated a National Historic Landmark. The Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation supports the restoration of historical sites that contribute to a sense of place in a community. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors provides funding for organization to preserve and restore the interiors of historical buildings. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000. To apply for funding, applicants must complete the funding application form and provide a project description, summary, description of project site, and budget. Applications are due by February 1 of each calendar year.
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