Through a partnership with preservation funders, Historic Hawai‘i Foundation has established a new grant program to support preservation and beautification projects in historic Downtown Hilo on Hawai‘i Island.
Donor Name: Historic Hawaii Foundation
State: Hawaii
Town: Hilo
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Details:
The Hilo Preservation Program provides grants for the preservation, rehabilitation, restoration and beautification of historically-significant buildings and structures located in the core downtown area of Hilo. The program supports historic preservation as a mechanism for building community, enhancing Hawaii’s sense of place, and support for improved societal relationships.
The overall goal is to support projects that improve the appearance and longevity of Hilo’s historic waterfront and downtown area.
Funding Information
Grants range from $10,000 to $100,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are available for the preservation of non-residential historically-significant buildings, structures (including walls, streetscape elements or public art) and landscapes (including exceptional trees and parks. Small-scale features, such as walls, trees, landscaping, etc. are eligible to apply.
- Non-profit organizations, for-profit businesses and government agencies may apply. Residential dwellings or single-family houses are not eligible.
- The subject property must be listed on or found to meet the criteria for listing on the Hawai‘i or National Registers of Historic Places (HAR §13-198-8). Contributing buildings or features within a historic district may apply.
- Projects must be located in downtown or central Hilo, generally within the area bounded by Hilo Bay on the east, Wailuku River on the north, Kino‘ole Street on the west and Ponahawai Street on the south. Historic properties in the vicinity that lie outside this area may be proposed with the advance approval of Historic Hawai‘i Foundation.
- Projects should focus on areas visible from the street, sidewalk or public view, especially exterior facades and elements.
- The project must preserve or rehabilitate the historic property following appropriate preservation standards.
- The Grantee should demonstrate that additional funding and/or in-kind support from individuals, community members and other funders is in place, with the grant funding request being part of an overall financial plan that is thorough and reasonable.
For more information, visit Hilo Preservation Grant.