The Monmouth County Historical Commission is proud to announce that the Historic Preservation Grant Program application is available now.
Donor Name: Monmouth County Historical Commission
State: New Jersey
County: Monmouth County (NJ)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/04/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000
Details:
The Commission is the official County body created by the Board of County Commissioners for the promotion of preservation of Monmouth County history. Their principal program is the Historic Preservation Grants, an undertaking that recognizes the acute need for funding to preserve Monmouth County’s rich and diverse built environment. This program provides enabling funds to serve as a model for other giving and to encourage municipal and organizational commitment.
The Commission plans to grant funds allocated by the Board of County Commissioners on a competitive basis to eligible applicants (i.e., municipalities and non-profit organizations), which need financial help in preserving or restoring historic structures. (Due to a New Jersey Supreme Court ruling, houses of worship are no longer eligible for these grants.)
Funding Information
There is a $500 minimum and a $10,000 maximum grant per applicant, which has been increased this year to encourage participation.
Eligibility Criteria
Non-profit organizations and municipalities in Monmouth County, without regard to the entity’s size or budget, which do not have outstanding at year-end an incomplete Commission grant older than two years.
Types of Projects Eligible For Funding
Preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation of historic structures in Monmouth County, usually fifty years or older, which are accessible to the public are eligible. The program covers essentially structural work for projects commonly known as “bricks and mortar” undertaking.
For more information, visit Monmouth County Historical Commission.