The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program funds subgrant programs that support the rehabilitation of historic properties to foster economic development of rural communities.
Donor Name: National Park Service
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/07/2023
Size of the Grant: $750,000
Details:
These subgrant programs, managed by States, Tribes, Certified Local Governments, and non-profits will fund preservation projects for historic sites to include architectural/engineering services and physical preservation.
Funding Information
Grant Amounts Grant awards may range from $200,000 to $750,000.
Eligible Projects
Examples of eligible projects could include, but are not limited to:
- A State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) could apply for a grant to administer a subgrant program that supports the rehabilitation of historic theaters in rural communities throughout the state. The application would describe why the SHPO has selected theaters as the focus of the subgrant program, the maximum amount of each subgrant, how they intend to publicize the subgrant opportunity, and how they intend to choose projects for funding after the grant is awarded.
- An economic development agency in a Certified Local Government (CLG) county could apply for a grant to support façade improvements for historic buildings in rural villages throughout the county. The application would describe the types and significance of historic resources in the county’s villages, The types of activities eligible for funding, the amount of each subgrant, how they intend to publicize the subgrant opportunity, and how they intend to choose projects for funding after the grant is awarded.
- A regional non-profit organization could apply for a grant to support the preservation of historic anchor commercial buildings in rural communities throughout a ten county region. The application would describe the communities and historic resources throughout the region, the types of buildings eligible for subgrants, the amount of each subgrant, how they intend to publicize the subgrant opportunity, and how they intend to choose projects for funding after the grant is awarded.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonproft, tax-exempt US organizations, with or without 501(c)(3) designation
- Tribal Historic Preservation Offices
- State Historic Preservation Offices
- Certified Local Governments
For more information, visit Grants.gov.