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Applications for Save America's Treasures and HBCU Preservation Grants Now Open - NEW! Contributed by Posted: November 19, 2024   From Preservation Action: The National Park Service is now accepting applications for the Save America's Treasures grant program and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities...

Special Membership Promotion for HistoricFunding.com - ends Sunday! - NEW! Contributed by HistoricFunding.com Posted: November 15, 2024   We are happy to announce a limited reduction in the yearly membership rate for our partner site, HistoricFunding.com, through this Sunday! Fees...

The 2024 Winners of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Awards - NEW! Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: November 14, 2024   The winners of this year’s Richard H. Driehaus Foundation National Preservation Awards demonstrate the power of persistence. Barton Academyin Mobile, Alabama, was empty for about 14 years; Hinchliffe...

2025 Six to Celebrate Applications Now Open - NEW! Contributed by Historic Districts Council Posted: November 13, 2024   We are excited to announce that the application period for our 2025 Six to Celebrate program is now open! 2025 will mark the 15th year of the Six to Celebrate program, this initiative stands as a testament...

Legislative Priorities in the Lame Duck Session and Beyond - NEW! Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: November 13, 2024   From Preservation Action: There are several issues we'll be playing close attention to in the coming weeks and months that could impact preservation. Congress will return to Washington...

Louisiana State Historic Tax Credit Under Threat - NEW! Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: November 13, 2024   Louisiana's state historic tax credit is currently under threat. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has proposed an overhaul of the state's tax code and in one of these proposals calls for the elimination...

Tennessee Historical Commission Awards $2 Million in Historic Preservation Grants - NEW! Contributed by Tennessee Historical Commission Posted: November 8, 2024   The Tennessee Historical Commission announces the awarding of 23 matching grants totaling $2 million from the Historic Property/Land Acquisition Fund (HPLAF) program. These grants, which come from real...

Call for Entries - 2025 Palladio Awards - NEW! Contributed by Traditional Building Posted: October 31, 2024   Now Accepting Entries! Produced by Traditional Building, Period Homes and the Traditional Building Conference, the annual Palladio Awards honor outstanding...

ACHP Announces New Approach for Federal Projects Informed by Native Hawaiian Indigenous Knowledge - NEW! Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: October 30, 2024   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Demonstrating its commitment to incorporate respect for Indigenous Knowledge into its regulatory processes, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has approved an

Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument Receives Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation - NEW! Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: October 28, 2024   WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) today honored the campaign to designate sites in Mississippi and Illinois...

HistoricFunding.com Has Launched - NEW! Contributed by HistoricFunding.com Posted: October 28, 2024   PRESS RELEASE: Contact Information: HistoricFunding.com / PreservationDirectory.com

Winners of 2024 National Preservation Awards Announced - NEW! Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 28, 2024   The National Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the ten recipients of this year’s National Preservation Awards (winners are bullet-pointed below). The National Preservation Awards...

$4 Million Awarded to 24 Historic Faith Communities by National Fund for Sacred Places - NEW! Contributed by Nastional Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 25, 2024   The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is pleased to announce its 2024 grantees....

Save America's Treasures (SAT) Grant Program is Now Accepting Applications for FY2024 - NEW! Contributed by National Park Service Posted: October 25, 2024   The National Park Service is pleased to announce that the Save America's Treasures (SAT) grant program is now accepting applications. The Save America’s Treasures grant program was established...

The Los Angeles Conservancy is Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Annual Preservation Awards Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: October 15, 2024   The Preservation Awards honor outstanding achievements in historic preservation in Los Angeles County. Projects can include construction projects, preservation plans, programs, policies, or studies, interpretive...

NPS Technical Preservation Services Launches New E-Newsletter Featuring Successful HTC Case Studies Contributed by NPS Technical Preservation Services Posted: October 13, 2024   The National Park Service's Technical Preservation Services recently launched a new e-newsletter, titled Case-Study Snapshots, which features a series of case studies of successful tax...

10 Tips for Effective Advocacy Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 3, 2024   Interested in learning how to sharpen your advocacy skills to advance historic preservation policy priorities? Check out our just-released guide designed to make your efforts easier...

2024 Best of Maryland Award Winners Announced Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: October 3, 2024   The Best of Maryland awards shine a spotlight on the ceaseless work of Maryland’s volunteers, architects, artisans, legislators, and many more individuals who are doing the essential work of protecting...

ACHP, HUD Honor Buffalo, New York, Public School 75 for Historic Preservation Achievements Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: October 3, 2024   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman today presented Public...

Historic Religious Properties Grant Program Seeking Grant Applications Contributed by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Posted: October 3, 2024   Our organization is now accepting grant applications for the 2025 cycle of the Historic Religious Properties Grant program. The only one of its kind in Allegheny County, the program offers matching...

Congress Acts to Address Annual Funding Deadline, Extension of Emergency HPF Funding Included Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 2, 2024   On September 25, Congress passed a stopgap continuing resolution (CR) to keep the federal government funded at current spending levels until December 20, avoiding the September 30 deadline that would...

Senate Finance Committee Hearing Highlights Bipartisan Support for Expanding the Historic Tax Credit Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 2, 2024   The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing in late July titled, "Tax Tools for Local Economic Development" to explore the effectiveness of key tax incentives in revitalizing communities.

Urge Your Representative to Support National Historic Trail Designation for Route 66 Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 1, 2024   Designating Route 66 as a National Historic Trail will have a significant economic impact in the eight states along the iconic route and appropriately recognize the historic roadway ahead of its upcoming...

Additional Resources on Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Proposed Program Comment. Feedback Due Oct. 9th Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: September 30, 2024   The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is currently seeking feedback and questions on their Program Comment on Accessible, Climate Resilient, Connected Communities. The proposed...

Congress Passes Continuing Resolution- Includes Extension of Emergency HPF Funding Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: September 29, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week, the House and Senate passed and President Biden signed a Continuing Resolution (CR) that extends current funding levels to Dec. 20th....

New Legislation Introduced to Establish Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Park Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: September 28, 2024   From Preservation Action: Legislation was introduced last week in the House and Senate to establish a Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park. The Julius...

The Preservation League of New York State Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025-2026 Seven to Save List Contributed by The Preservation League of New York State Posted: September 27, 2024   The Preservation League has been helping New York State communities retain, rehabilitate, and reuse threatened sites through its Seven to Save Endangered Sites Program since 1999. Building on partnerships...

Student & Teacher Memberships at HistoricFunding.com Contributed by HistoricFunding.com Posted: September 18, 2024   Did you know that we offer a reduced rate for student and teacher/professor memberships to HistoricFunding.com? ...

National Trust for Historic Preservation Seeking Nominations for America's 11 Most Endangered List Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: September 16, 2024   The National Trust for Historic Preservation is currently accepting nominations for their 2025 List of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Since 1988, the National...

Announcing Oregon’s Next Contributed by Architecture Foundation of Oregon Posted: September 13, 2024   With great excitement, the Architecture Foundation of Oregon is proud to announce Oregon’s Next. Oregon’s Next recognizes the achievements and community contributions that emerging professionals...

Codman Award for Lifetime Achievement Contributed by Boston Preservation Alliance Posted: September 13, 2024   The Alliance is pleased to announce the recipient of our 2024 Codman Award for Lifetime Achievement: Roger Tackeff. With four decades of service as a Director of the Alliance, and a deep commitment...

Join Us to Honor Congressman Earl Blumenauer, Innovative Housing, Inc., and Japanese American Museum of Oregon with the DeMuro Preservation Impact Award Contributed by Restore Oregon Posted: September 13, 2024   Restore Oregon’s Board of Directors announces the selection of three honorees to receive a 2024 DeMuro Preservation Impact Award, a new take on the annual project awards program that reflects the people...

Preservation Maryland Opposes Route of Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project Through Historic Resources & Conserved Lands Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: September 13, 2024   Preservation Maryland joined a growing number of organizations, landowners, elected officials, conservationists, and preservationists in voicing its opposition to the proposed route of the Maryland...

Help Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest Raise $50,000 Before October 1st, 2024 Contributed by Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest Posted: September 11, 2024   The Poplar Forest Parkway, a new two-way entrance road and accompanying trail system, opened for public use at Thomas Jefferson’s retreat home in August 2022. From its inception, the Parkway was designed...

National Park Service Awards $12 Million to Support Preservation in Rural Communities Contributed by National Park Service Posted: September 11, 2024   The National Park Service (NPS) today announced $12.125 million in Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants to 17 subgrant programs in 15 states to support economic development through the preservation...

Preservation Priorities Taskforce Launches Infographics on Pressing Historic Preservation Issues Contributed by National Preservation Partners Network / National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: September 9, 2024   The Preservation Priorities Task Force, a collaboration between the National Preservation Partners Network and the National Trust for Historic Preservation, recently released infographics...

Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on Community Tax Incentives- Strong Support for Historic Tax Credits Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: September 9, 2024   From Preservation Action: Last month the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on "Tax Tools for Local Economic Development" where the committee heard from panel on several community...

2025 Valerie Sivinski Fund Grants Contributed by Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: September 6, 2024   The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation is now accepting applications for the 2025 Valerie Sivinski Fund grant program! The Valerie Sivinski Fund is an annual program that provides...

ACHP, Illinois SHPO, GSA Sign Agreement to Preserve Historic Downtown Chicago Skyscrapers Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: September 6, 2024   (WASHINGTON, D.C.)—Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin and Illinois State Historic Preservation Officer Natalie Phelps Finnie signed a programmatic agreement with the...

Announcing the 2025 round of the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grant Program Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: September 5, 2024   Preservation Massachusetts is pleased to announce the 2025 round of the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grant Program. Funding for this program is provided by the 1772 Foundation,...

Hollywood Historic District at Risk due to Proposed Metro K-Line Extension Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: September 5, 2024   Metro is in the early stages of planning a northern extension for the K Line, which would create a new subterranean light rail line stretching from West Adams to Hollywood, with three possible routes...

PlaceEconomics Report Responds to Criticism of Historic Preservation From YIMBY Movement Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 31, 2024   From Preservation Action: PlaceEconimics, a private sector firm that focuses on thorough and robust analysis of the economic impacts of historic preservation, recently released The...

Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy - Support Their Work to Save Price Tower Contributed by Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Posted: August 27, 2024   The Conservancy is taking legal steps to protect Price Tower and its collection. As holders of a preservation easement, we are empowered to protect this one-of-a-kind Wright structure. But we can only...

Adirondack Architectural Heritage Announces Annual Preservation Awards Contributed by Adirondack Architectural Heritage Posted: August 26, 2024   Keeseville -- The Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) Awards Program annually recognizes exemplary historic preservation work throughout the Adirondack Region. We seek examples of sensitive...

Heritage Highlight Launches Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: August 26, 2024   We recently launched a new social series, Heritage Highlight, where we’re featuring historic places and spaces across Maryland and a snapshot of their history and current usage. These historic sites...

Miami Preserves Podcast Contributed by Dade Heritage Trust Posted: August 26, 2024   Dade Heritage Trust presents Miami Preserves—the podcast where we explore historic places in Miami, FL and what it means to preserve our history. In the first season, we focus on...

National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Preservation Partners Network: Preservation Infographics on Key Issues Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: August 26, 2024   I wanted to let you know of a new resource from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Preservation Partners Network. The Preservation Priorities Task Force (PPTF)...

New Publication: Historic Preservation's Response to the YIMBY Movement Contributed by PlaceEconomics Posted: August 26, 2024   In recent years the YIMBY movement has targeted historic districts in their drive to weaken local land use provisions and allow developers to build ever taller condo buildings, using the pretext...

National Park Service Announces $25.7 Million in Save America's Treasures Grants Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 23, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week the National Park Service announced the recipients of $25.7 million in grants from the Save America's Treasures grant program. Funded...

Preservation Action Launches Congressional Candidate Survey Ahead of November Elections Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 23, 2024   Preservation Action is excited announce the launch of our 2024 Congressional Candidate Historic Preservation Survey. For the fifth time, Preservation Action is surveying U.S House and Senate candidates...

National Park Service Awards $10 Million to Historic Sites and Structures in 9 States to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary Contributed by National Park Service Posted: August 22, 2024   The National Park Service (NPS) today awarded $10 million in funding from the Semiquincentennial Grant Program, an initiative commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

National Park Service and Partner Agencies Announce $25.7 Million in Save America’s Treasures Grants Contributed by National Park Service Posted: August 20, 2024   The National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS)...

ACHP Announces Draft Program Comment on Accessible, Climate-Resilient, Connected Communities Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: August 8, 2024   Washington, D.C.—As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s all-of-government effort to accelerate project permitting and reviews to deliver on our infrastructure and clean energy future, the Advisory...

Massachusetts Governor Healey Signs Affordable Homes Act, Expands Historic Rehabilitation Tax Cut Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: August 8, 2024   [BOSTON, MASS., August 6, 2024] – Preservation Massachusetts congratulates Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll on the passage and signing of the Affordable Homes Act, which...

Preserve New York Grants - 2024 Contributed by Preservation League of NYS Posted: August 2, 2024   The Preservation League of NYS and their program partners at the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) are thrilled to announce the 2024 Preserve New York grant recipients. At its 2024 meeting,...

American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” Grant Program Awards $2.5 Million in Total Funding to 50 Restaurants Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: July 30, 2024   American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation today announced the 2024 recipients of the Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant program. 50 small restaurants in the U.S....

Interior Department Prepares Nomination of Civil Rights Sites for World Heritage List Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 22, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week the Department of Interior announced that the National Park Service is preparing to potentially nominate 11 sites associated with the U.S...

9th Annual Historic Preservation Awards - Call for Nominations (Spokane Preservation Advocates) Contributed by Spokane Preservation Advocates Posted: July 17, 2024   Spokane Preservation Advocates (SPA) hosts the Annual Historic Preservation Awards ceremony in November to celebrate those individuals and/or organizations who have contributed significantly to...

Biden-Harris Administration Establishes Blackwell School National Historic Site as America’s Newest National Park Contributed by National Park Service Posted: July 17, 2024   WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today formally established Blackwell School National Historic Site in Texas as the nation’s newest national park. The park is the seventh...

DCPL Awarded National Park Service Funds to Help Preserve the Historic Howard Theatre Contributed by DC Preservation League (DCPL) Posted: July 17, 2024   The DC Preservation League (DCPL) has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the National Park Service (NPS) to help underwrite costs associated with repairing/replacing the Heating, Ventilation, and Air...

House Appropriations Committee Advances FY25 Interior Funding Bill Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 12, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week the full House Appropriations Committee voted to advance the FY25 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations...

ACHP, NCSHPO, and DHS Sign Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for Resilience and Sustainability Projects Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: July 9, 2024   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO), and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have...

Preservation Action Joins Letter Urging Support for the Cultural Resources Challenge Act Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 5, 2024   This week Preservation Action joined a sign-on letter alongside a diverse group of more than 100 organizations urging Congress to support for the Cultural Resources Challenge Act (H.R. 7936). As...

Advocates Meet With Congress During Historic Tax Credit Advocacy Day Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 28, 2024   The Historic Tax Credit Coalition and National Trust Community Investment Corporation (NTCIC) hosted their annual Historic Tax Credit advocacy day earlier this month, coinciding...

Nearly 100 Members of Congress Sign-on to Bipartisan Historic Preservation Fund Dear Colleague Letter Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 28, 2024   This year 93 bipartisan Senators and Representatives, representing 34 different states and territories, signed on to the FY25 House Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Dear Colleague letter and...

Thomas Memorial AME Zion Church is an Inaugural Recipient of the Preservation League’s New Preservation Opportunity Fund Grant Contributed by Preservation League of NYS Posted: June 27, 2024   WATERTOWN, NY, 6.26.24 — The Preservation League of NYS is thrilled to share that the Thomas Memorial AME Zion Church is one of three grantees of the newly launched Preservation Opportunity Fund....

Call for Proposals: Preserving the Recent Past 4 Conference Contributed by Historic Preservation Education Foundation Posted: June 18, 2024   On March 19?22, 2025, in Boston, Massachusetts, the Preserving the Recent Past 4 (PRP4) conference will offer a national forum to share the latest strategies for identifying, protecting, and conserving...

National Park Service Recommends Historic Designation for Rosenwald Schools, Empowering Network to Preserve Legacy of African American Education Contributed by National Park Service Posted: June 18, 2024   WASHINGTON — The National Park Service (NPS) today transmitted a study to Congress, identifying opportunities to establish a national historic site and network program to preserve the legacies of Julius...

The National Park Service announces $24 million in funding available through the African American Civil Rights Grant Program (AACR) Contributed by National Park Service State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Posted: June 11, 2024   The National Park Service announces availability of grant funding through the African...

Underrepresented Communities and African American Civil Rights Grants Now Accepting Applications Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 10, 2024   From Preservation Action: The National Park Service announced they are now accepting applications for the Underrepresented Communities grant program, which is works towards diversifying...

ACHP Chair Asks Congress to Reject Legislative Proposals Allowing Projects to Bypass Historic Preservation Review Process Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: June 5, 2024   Washington, D.C.– On behalf of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), Chair Sara C. Bronin has called on Congress to reject provisions in 15 bills that would exempt certain types of infrastructure...

Cultural Resources Challenges Act Aims to Help NPS to Better Protect Cultural Resources Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 4, 2024   From Preservation Action: Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) recently introduced the Cultural Resources Challenges Act (H.R. 7936). This bill would provide an additional $250 million...

$5 Million in History of Equal Rights Grants Now Open Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: May 28, 2024   From Preservation Action: The National Park Service is currently accepting applications for $5 million in History of Equal Rights grants. Funded through the Historic Preservation...

Preservation Action Submits Testimony to Senate Interior Appropriations Committee Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: May 28, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week Preservation Action submitted testimony to the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee in support of the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and...

Help Stop Imminent Demolition of Historic B'nai B'rith Lodge Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: May 17, 2024   B'nai B'rith Lodge is at imminent risk of demolition. Catholic Charities wants to level this historic building and replace it with nothing. Even worse, the City of Los Angeles is complicit in allowing...

Preservation Action Submits Testimony in Support of Historic Preservation in Appropriations Bills Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: May 14, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week Preservation Action submitted testimony to the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee in support of the Historic Preservation Fund...

Ventfort Hall Masonry Repair Project Underway Contributed by Ventfort Hall Gilded Age Mansion and Museum Posted: May 13, 2024   LENOX, MA (5/7/24) – Ventfort Hall is pleased to announce they have reached their funding goal and work has begun on their masonry restoration project through multiple generous sources. Ventfort...

Announcing the 2024 Great American Main Street Award Winners Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: May 10, 2024   Main Street America is proud to recognize NewTown Macon in Macon, Georgia, Madison Main Street Programin Madison, Indiana, and Monroeville Main Street in Monroeville, Alabama,...

2024 Historic Preservation Grants Announced Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: May 8, 2024   Since 2020, Preservation Massachusetts has worked in partnership with The 1772 Foundation, to provide grant funding for historic buildings in Massachusetts. The Historic...

11 Most Endangered Historic Properties in Alaska Announced Contributed by Alaska Association for Historic Preservation, Inc. Posted: May 7, 2024   Anchorage, Alaska (May 6, 2023) – Preservation Alaska announced their 2024 Eleven Most Endangered Historic Properties on Friday, May 3, to kick off Historic Preservation Month held...

New NPS Resources on Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Resilience, and Historic Buildings Contributed by National Park Service Posted: May 6, 2024   Historic properties can be made more sustainable, energy-efficient, and resilient, improving their performance and use while also preserving their historic character. Doing so not only improves their...

The National Park Service Today Awarded $23.4 Million from the African American Civil Rights Grant Program Contributed by National Park Service Posted: May 6, 2024   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today awarded $23.4 million to 39 projects in 16 states and the District of Columbia as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s African American Civil...

America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places: 2024 List Unveiled Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: May 1, 2024   Today, we unveil the 37th annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. This list spotlights the threats facing significant sites of American history each year. It continues...

Nomination Deadline Extended for 2024 Preservation Awards (Landmark Society of Western New York) Contributed by Landmark Society of Western New York Posted: April 28, 2024   The Landmark Society Awards Committee has extended the deadline and will be accepting nominations for the 2024 Preservation Awards program through May 15th, 2024. Each fall, The Landmark...

Preservation Action Submits Comments to House Hearing in Support of Historic Tax Credit Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 28, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week Preservation Action submitted comments in support of efforts to improve and modernize the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) to the House Ways and Means...

Urge Your Members of Congress to Sign-on to Historic Preservation Fund Dear Colleague Letter Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 28, 2024   From Preservation Action: The appropriations process is getting underway in Congress which will determine funding levels for historic preservation priorities for the next fiscal year. We...

2024 NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Grant Program: Preservation Supplies and Site Assessment Contributed by Priscilla Brendler Posted: April 25, 2024   The NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Grant Program: Preservation Supplies and Site Assessment is a partnership of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN)...

Camp Namanu Receives Designation as National Historic District Contributed by Restore Oregon Posted: April 22, 2024   You may have read the exciting news last week that Camp Namanu, a pioneer in outdoor education, experiential learning, and its commitment to inclusivity and diversity, is now officially recognized...

Nominations Open for the 2023 Secretary of Interior Historic Preservation Awards Contributed by Secretary of Interior Posted: April 21, 2024   Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023 Secretary of Interior Historic Preservation Awards. The annual awards program recognizes individuals at multiple levels of government for outstanding...

FY25 Appropriations Process Gets Underway in Congress Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 18, 2024   From Preservation Action: The FY25 appropriations process is getting underway in the House and Senate. Hearings are scheduled in the House Appropriations Committee and Senate...

President Biden Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Women's History in National Parks Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 18, 2024   From Preservation Action: Last month, President Biden signed an Executive Order to strengthen the recognition of women throughout National Park Service sites. The order...

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Allocations That Support Adaptive Reuse of Older and Historic Buildings Announced Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 12, 2024   Today, the Biden administration announced awards for the $20 billion dollar Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The National Trust for Historic Preservation, with our subsidiaries the National...

Legislation Would Substantially Improve Michigan's Historic Tax Credit- Take Action! Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 9, 2024   From Preservation Action: Legislation was recently introduced in the Michigan House that would significantly improve and expand their state Historic Tax Credit. Most notably, HB...

Historic Seattle - Call for 2024 Preservation Award Nominations Contributed by Historic Seattle Posted: April 5, 2024   Each year, Historic Seattle honors outstanding people and preservation projects at our Annual Preservation Celebration in September. To do this, we need your help!

National Trust for Historic Preservation: Digging into FY 24 Appropriations and the President's FY 25 Budget Request Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 5, 2024   It’s spring in Washington, and the Government Relations team is excited to share several updates from the nation’s capital. Big picture – no sooner was fiscal year (FY) 2024 funding approved...

Now Accepting Nominations for 2024 Preservation Awards (Boston Preservation Alliance) Contributed by Alejandra Baltazar Posted: April 5, 2024   Each year the Boston Preservation Alliance presents the Preservation Achievement Awards to recognize a group of exemplary historic preservation projects or activities in Boston. The Alliance honors...

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Cases That Could Have Limited Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 5, 2024   From Preservation Action: Last week, the US Supreme Court refused to hear a pair of cases that could have limited presidential authority to establish new national monuments under the...

White House Releases 2024 Economic Report, Highlights the Federal Historic Tax Credit Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 5, 2024   On March 21st , the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors released the 78th annual Economic Report...

Blue Grass Trust Calls for Expressions of Interest for Latrobe’s Pope Villa, Announces $748,000 Save America’s Treasures Grant to Assist with Rehabilitation Contributed by Dr. Zak Leonard Posted: April 3, 2024   The Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to release a Request for Expressions of Interest, inviting inquiries from parties interested in rehabilitating and acquiring or leasing...

Celebrate Preservation Month This May Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 3, 2024   Celebrate Preservation Month this May by putting a spotlight on the people in your community who are doing the important work saving places and building your communities through preservation!

American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation Launch Applications for Fourth Year of “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” Program, with Funding Increasing to $2.5 Million and Double the Number of Grants Available Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: March 27, 2024   American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced that applications are open for the fourth installment of the “Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program.” This year, the...

Senators Urge President to Establish Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Monument Contributed by Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Park Campaign Posted: March 26, 2024   This week a group of nine Senators, led by Sen. Richard Durbin(D-IL), sent a letter to President Biden urging him to use his authority under the Antiquities Act to establish...

ACHP Members Approve Groundbreaking Policy Statement on Indigenous Knowledge and Historic Preservation Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Posted: March 22, 2024   Washington, D.C. – Advisory Council on Historic Preservation members today unanimously approved a groundbreaking

Historic Pittsford Seeking Nominations for the Preservation Achievement Awards Contributed by Historic Pittsford Posted: March 20, 2024   We are currently seeking nominations for the Historic Pittsford Preservation Achievement Awards. Nominations are due May 15, 2024. The awards recognize individuals, groups, or organizations that...

President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request- Includes Decrease for Historic Preservation Fund Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 18, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week President Biden released his administration's FY25 budget request, laying out their priorities for the year ahead. The request isn't binding,...

Reports Show Continued Success of the Federal Historic Tax Credit Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 18, 2024   Two recently released reports highlight the success of the federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) and the continued economic impact. The National Park Service released the Federal...

Backing Historic Small Restaurant Grant Program Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: March 15, 2024   Now in its fourth year, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation are doubling the number of Backing Historic Small Restaurants grant awardees to 50 small or independently owned...

Historic Districts Council Announces 2024 Six to Celebrate Awardees Contributed by Historic Districts Council Posted: March 15, 2024   The Historic Districts Council (HDC) is pleased to announce its Six to Celebrate, our annual listing of historic New York City neighborhoods that merit preservation attention. HDC’s 2024...

House Passes Minibus Spending Package - Impact on Preservation Priorities Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 13, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week the House passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2024 that includes six appropriations bills, partially funding the government...

ACHP Chair Sara Bronin Releases Recommendations on Federal Historic Preservation Standards Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: March 2, 2024   WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin released her

Nominations Are Open for the 2024 Preservation Awards Contributed by The Landmark Society of Western New York Posted: March 2, 2024   The Landmark Society Awards Committee is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Preservation Awards program. Each fall, The Landmark Society presents awards to projects, individuals, and organizations...

National Park Service Awards $5 Million to Help Preserve America’s Equal Rights History Contributed by National Park Service Posted: February 29, 2024   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today awarded $5 million to eight projects in six states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund‘sHistory of Equal Rights grant program, which focuses on...

NPS Issues Reports Highlighting Success of Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: February 27, 2024   The National Park Service issued two reports highlighting the successes of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program this week. The NPS issued a press release about...

National Trust for Historic Preservation and Oatlands, Inc. Announce Transition of Management of Historic Leesburg Site Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: February 20, 2024   Management of the historic site, Oatlands, has transitioned under a mutual agreement from Oatlands, Inc. to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the two entities announced today. Both...

The Preservation League of NYS is Welcoming Applications for its New Capital Grant Program Contributed by Preservation League of NYS Posted: February 19, 2024   The Preservation League of New York State is thrilled to be starting its 50th Anniversary year with a brand-new grant opportunity for New York nonprofits. Organizations with an ownership interest in,...

Five to Revive Announced Contributed by Landmark Society of Western New York Posted: February 15, 2024   This is the eleventh year The Landmark Society of Western New York has announced the Five to Revive list to draw attention to key priorities for revitalization in western New York. The preservation...

Apply for the Community Leadership Boot Camp Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: February 7, 2024   Community Leadership Boot Camp Deadline: Wednesday, February 29, 2024 We are now accepting applications for the Conservancy's free Community Leadership Boot Camp program!

Grants for Historic Religious Properties Contributed by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Posted: February 7, 2024   The Historic Religious Properties Grant program of our organization has awarded a total of $100,000 in matching grants and a technical assistance award to 16 congregations in Allegheny...

Legislation in Illinois and New Jersey Would Expand State Historic Tax Credit Programs Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: February 7, 2024   From Preservation Action: Across the country state legislatures are getting underway, including several that are considering bills that would establish new or expand existing state...

Essex Heritage Announces 2024 “Future Leaders” Youth Jobs Internship Funding Program Contributed by Essex Heritage Posted: January 25, 2024   January 2024 – Essex Heritage, in keeping with its long tradition of supporting the Essex National Heritage Area’s unique cultural heritage and providing opportunities for local youth, announces its...

Metro Historical Commission Opens 2024 Preservation Award Nominations Contributed by Metropolitan Historical Commission Posted: January 23, 2024   The Metropolitan Historical Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Preservation Awards program, honoring Davidson County's best preservation projects. Anyone may nominate buildings or...

Legislation to Establish a State Historic Tax Credit for Housing Introduced in New Hampshire Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 21, 2024   From Preservation Action: Legislation was recently introduced in New Hampshire to establish a state historic tax credit for housing. SB 364 would provide a 65% credit against...

Please Sign the Petition to Save Ryan Field! / ¡Favor de Firmar la Petición para Salvar la Cancha Ryan Contributed by Stephanie Gayes Posted: January 19, 2024   https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stop-the-ryan-field-projectpare-el-proyecto-de Please...

Historic Hawai‘i Foundation Historic Preservation Grants: Application Deadlines in February Contributed by Historic Hawaii Foundation Posted: January 18, 2024   PRESERVATION GRANTS: Through a partnership with preservation funders, the preservation grants support historic preservation as a mechanism for building community, enhancing Hawaii’s...

Apply Now for Cultural Heritage in the Forest Paid Summer Internship Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: January 17, 2024   Apply Now -- Cultural Heritage in the Forest Student Application. The application period closes February 16, 2024. To learn more about CHIF, please attend the information session...

Share Your Historic Route 66 Story! Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: January 17, 2024   Route 66 is one of the most iconic roadways in America, yet its historic places—and their stories—continue to be lost over time. We need your help to share the stories of the Mother Road! Whether...

Thomas Memorial AME Zion Church to Receive $100,000 From African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Contributed by Friends of Thomas Memorial Posted: January 17, 2024   [Watertown, NY] – With the official public announcement on 15 January 2024, the Friends of Thomas Memorial are proud to share that Thomas Memorial AME Zion Church has received $100,000 in funding from...

Preservation Award Nominations Now Open (Preservation Massachusetts) Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: January 16, 2024   Each year, Preservation Massachusetts celebrates the individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to preserving the Commonwealth’s historic resources. Awardees represent the...

House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on NPS Deferred Maintenance Backlog Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 15, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week the House Natural Resources Committee held an oversight hearing on the National Park Service's deferred maintenance backlog. In 2020...

Legislation to Establish a State Historic Tax Credit Introduced in Florida Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 15, 2024   Last week, the Main Street Historic Tourism and Revitalization Act (SB 1166, HB 1183) was reintroduced in the Florida state House and state Senate. This bill would establish a 20% state historic...

Apply for the National Fund for Sacred Places Contributed by Colleen Danz Posted: January 12, 2024   The National Fund for Sacred Places provides training, planning grants, technical assistance, capacity-building support, and capital grants up to $500,000 to community-serving congregations across America....

2024 Action Fund Grants Aim to Catalyze Preservation of Black heritage Across U.S. Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: January 11, 2024   Black cultural assets are undervalued and underfunded. Since the inception of the National Trust’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund in 2017, preservation groups have submitted...

Essex Heritage Announces 2024 Partnership Grant Program Contributed by Essex Heritage Posted: January 3, 2024   January 3, 2024 – Essex Heritage, in keeping with its long tradition of supporting the Essex National Heritage Area’s unique cultural heritage, announced the start of its 26th...

Grants Available for Historic Sites Representing Black History Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: December 31, 2023   Black history in American history—but for far too long, historic sites of African American achievement, resilience, and activism have been overlooked. That’s why, in 2017, the National Trust...

L.A. County Approves Adaptive Reuse Project for Historic General Hospital Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: December 29, 2023   Tuesday was a monumental day for a monumental L.A. icon — the 1930s General Hospital — as the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors voted to move forward on a plan to reinvest, adaptively...

Preservation Leadership Forum: Applications Due Soon for Grants, Call for Ideas, Award Nominations Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: December 29, 2023   Don't let these opportunities slip through the end of the year to-do lists and wrap-up reporting. It's a busy time for most people, but make sure the following deadlines from the National Trust are...

View the Recording - Seminar: Historic Tax Credits for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings Contributed by Historic Hawaii Posted: December 29, 2023   The hybrid seminar on Historic Tax Credits was held at the AIA Center for Architecture in Honolulu and on Zoom on December 5, 2023. The goal was to help educate historic property owners, developers,...

2024 Six to Celebrate Applications Now Open Contributed by Historic District Council Posted: December 13, 2023   The application period for our 2024 Six to Celebrate program is now open! Now in its 13th year, this initiative stands as a testament to our collective commitment to preserving the rich and diverse...

Adirondack Architectural Heritage Announces Adirondack Rural Revitalization Program (ARRP) Grant Awards Contributed by Adirondack Architectural Heritage Posted: December 13, 2023   Keeseville, New York– Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) is thrilled to announce the recipients of our Adirondack Rural Revitalization Program (ARRP) grants. A total of $680,734 will fund 11...

Preservation Long Island Announces 2023 List of Endangered Historic Places Contributed by Preservation Long Island Posted: December 12, 2023   Cold Spring Harbor, NY— Preservation Long Island’s 2023 Endangered Historic Places List features seven nominated sites that span Long Island from a lighthouse on the Sound off Kings Point, to an...

House Democrats Hold Roundtable on Strengthening Historic and Cultural Preservation Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: December 11, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) convened a roundtable titled "Strengthening Historic and...

Interior Secretary Haaland Announces National Park Service to Collaborate with Tribes on Theme Study of Native American History Contributed by National Park Service Posted: December 11, 2023   WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that the National Park Service will collaborate with Tribes across the nation on a new theme study that will focus on the Indian...

Study Historic Preservation and Conservation in Italy this Summer Contributed by San Gemini Preservation Studies Posted: December 9, 2023   We are delighted to announce that we are accepting applications for our summer 2024 field school in Italy. Our deadline for applications is March 15, 2024. Now in its 25th...

Historic Tax Credit Coalition Report Makes Recommendations on Improving HTC Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: November 19, 2023   From Preservation Action: In September, the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) Coalition released a report titled Historic Preservation and the Federal Historic Tax Credit- Addressing Challenges...

Apply for the 2024 Preservation Awards (Los Angeles Conservancy) Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: November 17, 2023   You can now apply for the 2024 Preservation Awards! Submit your historic preservation project to have the chance to be honored for outstanding achievements in historic preservation in...

Celebrating the Best in Preservation for 2023 Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: November 14, 2023   The 2023 National Preservation Awards are being presented this week at PastForward 2023 in Washington, D.C. The awards honor inspirational projects, individuals, and organizations...

Free Presentation - Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times: An Introduction Contributed by National Preservation Institute Posted: November 7, 2023   Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times: An Introduction Instructor:...

Fitch Fellowships: Now Accepting Applications for 2024 Funding Contributed by James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Posted: November 6, 2023   Applications for 2024 funding are now being accepted. Applications must be submitted by December 13, 2023, at 6PM EST. Applicants may apply for one of three available grants: the FITCH Mid-Career...

National Fund for Sacred Places Awards Grants to 16 Historically Significant Faith Communities Across the U.S. Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 27, 2023   The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is pleased to announce its 2023 grantees. Sixteen historically...

Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) Supports the Listing of Boston City Hall as a Boston City Landmark Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) Posted: October 27, 2023   On October 20, 2023, the SAH Heritage Conservation Committee wrote a letter of support for the designation of Boston City Hall as a Boston City Landmark. Read Full Letter: 20...

Senator Ben Cardin to Receive Best of Maryland President’s Award Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: October 25, 2023   Preservation Maryland is pleased to honor U.S. Senator Ben Cardin with our President’s Award for his commitment to preserving Maryland’s rich and diverse heritage. Senator Cardin has been a longtime,...

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Seeks Comments on Housing and Historic Preservation Draft Policy Statement Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: October 24, 2023   As the country is facing a massive shortage in affordable housing units and lawmakers continue to explore options address the issue, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is currently...

Matching Grants for Preservation Projects - Letters of Inquiry Due November 6, 2023 Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: October 18, 2023   The 1772 Foundation, in cooperation with Preservation Massachusetts, is making 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 to eligible non profit organizations. Funds are available...

Announcing Restore Oregon’s Rural Resources Hub Contributed by Restore Oregon Posted: October 12, 2023   Over the past year, with generous support from The Roundhouse Foundation, Restore Oregon has committed to listening to and learning from rural Oregonians. With over 67% of our Most Endangered...

Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF) Solicits Proposals for its Partners in Training Program Contributed by Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF) Posted: October 11, 2023   The Historic Preservation Education Foundation (HPEF) solicits proposals for its Partners in Training program, which provides funding for training opportunities on technical topics associated...

Apply for the Mini-Grant Program Contributed by Rivers of Steel Posted: October 10, 2023   Rivers of Steel is currently accepting applications for its Mini-Grant Program, which assists heritage-related sites and organizations, as well as municipalities, within the borders of the Rivers of...

Several Historic Preservation Grant Opportunities Now Available Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: October 10, 2023   From Preservation Action: The National Park Service is now accepting applications for several competitive grant programs funded through the Historic Preservation Fund. Together these...

Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) and Debar Pond Institute Announce Public Opinion Survey Results Contributed by Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) Posted: October 6, 2023   October 2, 2023 (Keeseville, NY) – For the past three years, state legislators, local and regional government officials, state agencies, environmental and economic development groups, and others have...

Save America's Treasures Grant Program Accepting Applications for FY2023 Contributed by States Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: October 6, 2023   The National Park Service is now accepting applications for the Save America’s Treasures (SAT) grant program. The SAT program provides preservation and conservation assistance to nationally...

Updated Deadline: African American Civil Rights (AACR) FY2023 now due November 1, 2023 Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: October 4, 2023   The goal of the African American Civil Rights grant program is to preserve and protect sites associated with the struggle for equality from the transatlantic slave trade forward. Who...

The Work Ahead to Fund and Reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: September 28, 2023   From the National Trust for Historic Preservation: The hyperpartisan, divided Congress is running up against a sharp deadline to fund the federal government for fiscal year (FY) 2024,...

Urge Congress to Support Efforts to Reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: September 28, 2023   As the end of the month draws closer and Congress continues work on a Continuing Resolution to avert a government shutdown, members of Congress need to hear from preservation advocates. Without congressional...

Members of Congress Send Letter to IRS Urging Clear Guidance on Historic Preservation Easements Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: September 20, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in sending a letter to...

Alaska Association for Historic Preservation Seeking Nominations for the 2023 Annual Historic Preservation Awards Contributed by Alaska Association for Historic Preservation Posted: September 14, 2023   Preservation Alaska (dba Alaska Association for Historic Preservation) seeks nominations for its Fifteenth Annual Historic Preservation Award honoring excellence in historic preservation throughout...

Preservation New Jersey Seeking Nominations for 2024 Most Endangered Historic Sites Contributed by Preservation New Jersey Posted: September 14, 2023   The 10 Most Endangered Historic Places in NJ program spotlights irreplaceable historic, architectural, cultural, and archaeological resources in New Jersey that are in imminent danger of being lost....

Historic Jantzen Beach Carousel Secures Bright Future in The Dalles Contributed by Restore Oregon Posted: September 12, 2023   Great news friends! Following six years of restoration planning and an intensive statewide site search, Restore Oregon’s board of directors has made a momentous decision, selecting the National...

National Park Service and Partner Agencies Announce $25.7 Million in Save America’s Treasures Grants Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: September 12, 2023   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Institute for Museum and Library...

Caucus to Protect Historic Stadiums Launched in Congress Contributed by Business Wire Posted: September 8, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week, Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) launched the bipartisan Historic Stadium Caucus in the House. The Caucus...

Hilo Preservation Grant Program - Deadline Approaching Contributed by Historic Hawai‘i Foundation Posted: September 7, 2023   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...

National Trust Awards $223,500 in Grant Funding to Organizations Nationwide Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: September 7, 2023   The National Trust for Historic Preservation is thrilled to announce the 2023 recipients of the Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation and the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic...

National Trust for Historic Preservation Seeking Nominations for the 2024 List of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: September 7, 2023   Starting today, the National Trust is accepting Letters of Intent for the 2024 list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Since 1988, the National Trust has used this annual...

Pre-Applications Now Open for 2023 Technical Assistance Grants from the Preservation League of NYS Contributed by Preservation League of NYS Posted: September 7, 2023   Technical Assistance Grants are available to eligible NYS nonprofits and municipalities. The TAG Program provides support for planning studies or analyses of New York State’s historic resources that...

Young Urban Preservationists - Call for New Members! Contributed by Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs) Posted: September 7, 2023   2023 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Young Urban Preservationists (YUPs). The YUPs are an emerging generation of preservationists in the greater Rochester region dedicated to promoting inclusive,...

Announcing the 2024 Round of the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grant Program Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: September 5, 2023   Preservation Massachusetts is pleased to announce the 2024 round of the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grant Program. Funding for this program is provided by the 1772 Foundation,...

Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications for the 2024 Cycle of the Historic Religious Properties Grant Program Contributed by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Posted: September 2, 2023   Our organization is now accepting grant applications for the 2024 cycle of the Historic Religious Properties Grant program. The only one of its kind in Allegheny County, the program offers matching...

Submit a Best of Maryland Award Nomination Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: September 2, 2023   From legislative champions to talented craftspeople and project excellence in the field of preservation, these awards honor the individuals, groups, and organizations that show us what is possible when...

Save This 1942 Works Progress Administration Stadium/Salve Este Estadio de 1942 de la Administración del Progreso de Trabajos Contributed by Stephanie Gayes Posted: September 1, 2023   McCoy Stadium was built in 1942 as a Works Progress Administration project in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. It has been home to several baseball teams, most famously the PawSox. It hosted the...

Save This James Gamble Rogers Stadium/Salve Este Estadio de James Gamble Rogers Contributed by Stephanie Gayes Posted: September 1, 2023   Ryan Field, formerly known as Dyche Stadium, is a historic college football stadium, home of the Northwestern Wildcats, in Evanston, Illinois. Built in 1926, the stadium was designed by James...

National Park Service awards over $603,000 to American Indian Tribes, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiian Organizations Contributed by National Park Service Posted: August 31, 2023   WASHINGTON - The National Park Service (NPS) announced $603,149 in grants today for 10 projects across the country to support the protection of America’s Native cultures.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Sends Letter to Congress In Support of HPF Reauthorization Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 25, 2023   From Preservation Action: Earlier this month the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), an independent federal agency tasked with advising the President and Congress...

Lahaina Historic District Devastated by Wildfire - How You Can Help Contributed by Historic Hawaii Foundation Posted: August 24, 2023   The town of Lahaina on the island of Maui has been decimated by wildfires that raged overnight on August 8-9, 2023. We do not yet know the extent of the damage, but the initial reports indicate that...

Lahaina Fire Task Force - Call for Architectural Historians, Historic Architects & Professionals in the Field Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians Posted: August 23, 2023   Please see the message below from Janet Six, Principal Archaeologist for the County of Maui. Dr. Six is compiling a database of professionals working in fields related to historic preservation...

Preservation Maryland Awarded Nearly 800k for Rehabilitation and Preservation of Historic Rock Run Mill Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: August 21, 2023   Preservation Maryland has been awarded $747,216 in funding from the National Park Service to preserve the historic Rock Run Mill, a contributing resource to the Lower Deer Creek Valley National Historic...

National Park Service Awards Over $9.6 Million in Grants to Support Preservation in Rural Communities Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: August 16, 2023   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) announced nearly $9.7 million in Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants to 13 subgrant programs in 12 states today to support economic development through...

2023 Wright Spirit Award Honorees Announced Contributed by Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy Posted: August 9, 2023   The Conservancy is pleased to announce six recipients of the 2023 Wright Spirit Award. The award recognizes exemplary commitment to preserving and restoring Wright's built works. Learn more about the...

House Committee Approves Bill to Exempt Certain Broadband Projects From the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 4, 2023   From Preservation Action: Last week the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing where they voted to advance H.R. 4141, which would completely eliminate all required...

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and HUD Announce Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 4, 2023   From Preservation Action: The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and the Department for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced their 2022 and 2023 Secretary's...

Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings into Affordable Housing Honored by the ACHP and HUD Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: August 3, 2023   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin and U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman today presented...

Restore Oregon Announces Winners of the 2023 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation Contributed by Restore Oregon Posted: August 2, 2023   Restore Oregon has selected 14 historic projects across Oregon to receive a 2023 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, the state’s highest honor for the preservation, reuse, and revitalization...

Preservation Maryland Awarded Nearly 800k For Rehabilitation and Preservation of Historic Rock Run Mill in Susquehanna State Park Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: July 31, 2023   Funding from The National Park Service, part of $10 million awarded from the Semiquincentennial Grant Program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Preservation...

Great American Outdoors Act is Catalyst for Major National Park Service Improvements Contributed by National Park Service Posted: July 28, 2023   WASHINGTON- From the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state and beyond, the Great American Outdoors Act is making a huge difference in...

President Biden Establishes Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument as America’s 425th National Park Contributed by National Park Service Posted: July 28, 2023   WASHINGTON – The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument became the country’s 425th national park today, on the 82ndanniversary of Till’s birth, as President Biden established the park...

House Committee Approves FY24 Interior Appropriations Bill- Includes $175.4 Million for HPF Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 24, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week the House Appropriations Committee voted 33-27 to advance their FY24 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill....

House Subcommittee Marks Up Interior Appropriations Bill- Includes $175.4 Million for HPF Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 17, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies held the

Urge Support For the HTC-GO Act & Invite Members of Congress on Site Visits During August Recess Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 17, 2023   From Preservation Action: The August congressional recess is just around the corner. Preservation Action encourages you to ramp up your advocacy efforts around the Historic Tax Credit...

African American Civil Rights (AACR) FY2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: July 14, 2023   The goal of the African American Civil Rights grant program is to preserve and protect sites associated with the struggle for equality from the transatlantic slave trade forward. Who...

National Park Service Awards $10 Million in Funding in Semiquincentennial Grants Contributed by National Park Service Posted: July 13, 2023   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $10 million today in the second round of funding from the Semiquincentennial Grant Program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding...

State Historic Tax Credits: Opportunities for Affordable Housing and Sustainability Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: July 13, 2023   The world of redevelopment and state historic tax credits is changing to help address two of our country’s most pressing challenges—creating more affordable housing and lowering carbon emissions. Access...

Legislation Reintroduced to Help Revitalize Distressed Homes Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 7, 2023   From Preservation Action: Last month, Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY) introduced the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (H.R. 3940, S. 657)...

National Trust Launches New Resource for State HTCs With Focus on Sustainability and Affordable Housing Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: July 7, 2023   The National Trust for Historic Preservation is building on their State Historic Tax Credit Resource Guide and Data Center with a new report on opportunities for sustainability and affordable...

Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Several National Park Bills Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 7, 2023   From Preservation Action: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources National Parks Subcommittee recently held a hearing on several important National Park related bills. This included...

Urge Your Representative to Support National Historic Trail Designation for Route 66 Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: July 7, 2023   Designating Route 66 as a National Historic Trail will have a significant economic impact in the eight states along the iconic route and appropriately recognize the historic roadway ahead of its upcoming...

Senate Sets Allocations for FY24 Spending Bills Includes $37.9 Billion for the Interior and Environment Bill Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 3, 2023   From Preservation Action: Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved subcommittee funding caps or 302(b) allocations for the FY24 spending bills along a party...

Oregon Made: A Tour of Regional Mid-Century Modern Architecture Contributed by Restore Oregon Posted: June 28, 2023   We are beyond thrilled to announce that Oregon Made, Second Edition is now available on Amazon. Help Restore Oregon ensure our book is inventoried after our pre-sale event...

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is Seeking Comments on Secretary of Interior's Standards Contributed by The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: June 27, 2023   The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is currently seeking feedback from the public on the Secretary on the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The...

United States Agrees to Rejoin UNESCO Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 27, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week the Biden Administration reached an agreement with the United Nation's Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the United...

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Members Adopt Policy on Climate Impacts to Historic Places Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: June 23, 2023   Washington, D.C. – Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) members today adopted a Climate Change and Historic Preservation Policy Statement. The policy was developed to acknowledge...

Santa Monica Conservancy Announces 2023 Preservation Awards Winners Contributed by Santa Monica Conservancy Posted: June 23, 2023   The Santa Monica Conservancy recognized seven exemplary contributors to the preservation of Santa Monica’s architectural and cultural heritage at the Annual Meeting on June 10, 2023. The awards...

Deadline Reminder: Applications for History of Equal Rights (HER) Grant Program due July 11, 2023 Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: June 14, 2023   The State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division is now accepting applications for the History of Equal Rights (HER) grant program. Before applying, please make sure that you...

Breaking News: We’re Preserving Black History with $3.8 Million in Grants (National Trust for Historic Preservation) Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: June 13, 2023   Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, through its African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, announced $3.8 million in grant funding to 40 sites and organizations representing African...

DC Preservation League to Administer Study on Latino History in Washington, DC Contributed by DC Preservation League Posted: June 13, 2023   The DC Preservation League (DCPL) is pleased to announce it will partner with the DC Office of Planning's Historic Preservation Office(DC HPO) to implement a $50,000 grant from the National...

Biden-Harris Administration Protects Chaco Region, Tribal Cultural Sites from Development Contributed by Department of Interior Posted: June 12, 2023   Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland took action today to protect the cultural and historic resources surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park from new oil and gas leasing and mining claims....

Indiana Establishes State Historic Tax Credit Program Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 12, 2023   From Preservation Action: Last month the Indiana legislature passed legislation that establishes a new state historic tax credit program. Provisions establishing the program were included...

Announcing the Albina Preservation Initiative Contributed by Restore Oregon Posted: June 9, 2023   In an effort to tell an inclusive story of Oregon's past, Restore Oregon, Oregon’s only statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization, is launching the Albina Preservation Initiative—a collaborative...

Backing Historic Small Restaurants - National Trust for Historic Preservation Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: June 9, 2023   Together with American Express, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has announced the recipients for its 2023 round of Backing Historic Small Restaurants grants. These 25 small or independently...

Submit a Best of Maryland Award Nomination Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: June 1, 2023   Preservation Maryland will once again showcase our Best of Maryland Awards at our Phoenix Rising Event on Thursday, November 2nd at the Heron Room at Mill No.1. From legislative champions to talented...

Lawmakers Introduce School Infrastructure Modernization Act to Help Historic Schools Access HTCs Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: May 30, 2023   From Preservation Action: Lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced legislation that would make it easier to use the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) to rehabilitate historic schools that...

National Park Service Awards $21 Million to Help Preserve African American Civil Rights History Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: May 30, 2023   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $21 million today to 37 projects in 16 states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s African American Civil Rights grant program,...

NPS Announces $9.7 Million for Historically Black Colleges and University HPF Grants Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: May 26, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week, the National Park Service announced $9.7 million in grants to preserve Historically Black Colleges and University (HBCU) buildings. The HBCU...

Legislation to Reauthorize and Increase the Historic Preservation Fund Introduced in House Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: May 25, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week Rep. Mike Turner (D-OH), Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Rep. Mike Carey(R-OH), and Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez(D-NM) introduced...

Minnesota Historic Tax Credit Reinstated & Extended Contributed by Rethos Policy Institute Posted: May 25, 2023   The Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate have each passed an Omnibus Taxes bill that includes the reinstatement and extension of the state Historic Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit! The...

National Trust Preservation Funds: Due June 1, 2023 Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: May 25, 2023   Apply for grants ranging up to $5,000 that support preservation planning and educational projects, such as the Museum of Neon Art did for developing tours and educational resources that interpret the...

Adirondack Architectural Heritage announces launch of the Adirondack Rural Revitalization Program (ARRP) Contributed by Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) Posted: May 9, 2023   Keeseville, New York – The Adirondack Rural Revitalization Program (ARRP) guidelines...

Announcing America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places of 2023 Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: May 9, 2023   Now in its 36th year, the National Trust’s annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places continues to be a powerful, galvanizing tool for historic preservation, with over...

Essex Heritage Announces 2023 Partnership Grant Recipients Contributed by Essex Heritage Posted: May 9, 2023   The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage), in keeping with its long tradition of supporting the region’s unique cultural heritage, announced the 2023 Essex Heritage...

National Park Service awards $9.7 million to help preserve America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: May 8, 2023   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today awarded $9.7 million to fourteen projects in ten states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant...

Congratulations to the Los Angeles Conservancy's 2023 Preservation Award Winners Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: May 5, 2023   The Los Angeles Conservancy is delighted to recognize exceptional achievement in the field of historic preservation in Los Angeles County. More information at:

Legislation Introduced in House Would Limit Funds Available to the Historic Preservation Fund and ACHP Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 26, 2023   From Preservation Action: A series of harmful bills were introduced in the House that would limit the availability funds for the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), the Advisory...

Nominations for the 2023 Preservation Awards are due May 1st, 2023 Contributed by Landmark Society of Western New York Posted: April 26, 2023   Nominations for The Landmark Society’s 2023 Preservation Awards program are open through Monday, May 1st, 2023. Our annual awards honor preservation advocates (individuals and organizations); practitioners...

Underrepresented Communities (URC) Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY2023 Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: April 19, 2023   The State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division is now accepting applications for the Underrepresented Communities Grant Program. Before applying, please make sure that you have...

Bills to Enhance Arkansas' Historic Tax Credit Pass State Legislature Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 14, 2023   From Preservation Action: Last week, two bills to enhance and extend the Arkansas Historic Tax Credit program passed the state House and Senate. SB461 increases the overall...

Society of Architectural Historians Announces 2023 Award Recipients Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians Posted: April 14, 2023   The Society of Architectural Historians is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 SAH Publication Awards and SAH Award for Film and Video. The awards recognize distinguished...

Legislation to Improve and Enhance the Historic Tax Credit Introduced in the House- Take Action! Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 3, 2023   From Preservation Action: Legislation to enhance and improve the federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HTC) was reintroduced in the House by Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Rep....

Preservation Action Submits Testimony to House Interior Appropriations Committee Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 26, 2023   Last week, Preservation Action submitted written testimony to the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee as they work on drafting the FY24...

Biden Administration Releases Budget Request - Includes $177.9 Million for the Historic Preservation Fund Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 20, 2023   From Preservation Action: Last week, the Biden Administration released their FY24 budget request. This includes specific funding requests for the Department of Interior...

Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act Introduced in Senate Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 17, 2023   From Preservation Action: Legislation to enhance and improve the federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HTC) was reintroduced in the Senate by Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sen....

Boston Preservation Alliance: Now Accepting 2023 Preservation Award Nominations Contributed by Boston Preservation Alliance Posted: March 3, 2023   It's time to nominate your preservation project for a 2023 Preservation Achievement Award. You have until March 24 to submit your materials. (And since we know the architects in the crowds...

Backing Historic Small Restaurant Grant Program Contributed by Colleen Danz Posted: February 27, 2023   What Historic Restaurant Should Get $40,000? Together with American Express, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is once again launching the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant...

Nominations for the 2023 Preservation Awards are Now Open Contributed by Landmark Society of Western New York Posted: February 26, 2023   Nominations for The Landmark Society’s 2023 Preservation Awards program are now open through Monday, May 1st, 2023. Our annual awards honor preservation advocates (individuals and organizations);...

Legislation Introduced in Florida to Establish a State Historic Tax Credit Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: February 15, 2023   From Preservation Action: Last month, the Main Street Historic Tourism and Revitalization Act (SB 288, HB 499) was introduced in the Florida state House and state Senate....

Women at the Forefront in New Art History Grant Program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: February 15, 2023   The National Trust for Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the establishment of a new grant program that will celebrate the roles of significant women in art history, by funding the creation...

National Park Service Awards $4.48 million to Help Preserve America’s Equal Rights History Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: February 12, 2023   The National Park Service today awarded $4.48 million to eight projects in seven states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund‘s (HPF) History of Equal Rights grant program, which...

Nominations Sought for the "Preservation Action Hero of the Year" Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: February 9, 2023   Vote for the 2023 Hero of the Year! In 2022, we recognized four outstanding preservation advocates from across the country who are making positive impacts in their local communities and...

Nominations Being Sought for the 2023 DeMuro Awards Contributed by Restore Oregon Posted: February 2, 2023   Since 2013, the DeMuro Award has promoted historic preservation and reuse in Oregon by spotlighting and celebrating outstanding rehabilitation projects, and sharing the lessons learned from those case...

PHLF Awards $120,000 for Renovation of Historic Religious Structures Contributed by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Posted: February 1, 2023   The Historic Religious Properties Grant Program of our organization has awarded a total of $120,000 in matching grants to 16 congregations in Allegheny County as part of its 2023...

Preservation Iowa - Annual Preservation at Its Best Awards Call for 2023 Nominations Contributed by Preservation Iowa Posted: February 1, 2023   Preservation Iowa, a statewide non-profit advocate for historic preservation, welcomes nominations to honor preservation success stories across the state through our Annual Preservation at its Best...

Apply for National Fund for Sacred Places Contributed by Colleen Danz Posted: January 24, 2023   Historic houses of worship across America contribute significant value to their communities, and their historic and cultural significance are essential parts of our national heritage. Although many...

Now Accepting Nominations for the National Preservation Awards Contributed by Colleen Danz Posted: January 24, 2023   Now accepting nominations for 2023 the National Preservation Awards! Honor an incredible person, project, organization, or historic site open to the public that has transformed your community through...

Nominations Sought - National Preservation Award (National Trust for Historic Preservation) Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: January 19, 2023   Honor an incredible person, project, organization, or historic site open to the public that has transformed your community through historic preservation. Shine a national spotlight on those creatively...

35 Historic Black Churches Receive $4 Million Investment Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: January 17, 2023   Today, as the nation commemorates the life and impact of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the National Trust for Historic Preservation's African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund announced...

Essex Heritage Announces 2023 Partnership Grant Program Contributed by Essex Heritage Posted: January 17, 2023   January 12, 2023 – Essex Heritage, in keeping with its long tradition of supporting the Essex National Heritage Area’s unique cultural heritage, announced the start of its 25th annual...

Massachusetts Legislators Secure Passage of Landmark Legislation for Long Term Stability of Essex National Heritage Area and 54 Other Areas Contributed by Essex National Heritage Area Posted: January 11, 2023   January 11, 2023 - In one of the last acts taken by the US Congress in 2022, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the National Heritage Area Act (S. 1942) on a bi-partisan...

Preservation Buffalo Niagara Seeks Nominations for Preservation Awards Contributed by Preservation Buffalo Niagara Posted: January 11, 2023   Preservation is more than just buildings, it’s the whole fabric of the community. Has there been a project that you believe has preserved the awe-inspiring legacy of the Buffalo Niagara region?...

$20M in Capital Grants to be Awarded to Historic Congregations through the National Fund for Sacred Places Contributed by Elliot Carter Posted: January 10, 2023   $20M in Capital Grants to be Awarded to Historic Congregations through the National Fund for Sacred Places Partners for Sacred Places and the National Trust for Historic Preservation...

Announcing the 2022 Technical Assistance Grant Recipients (Preservation League of NYS) Contributed by Preservation League of NYS Posted: January 10, 2023   ALBANY, NY — The Preservation League of New York State and our program partners at the New York State Council on the Arts are thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2022 Technical Assistance Grants....

Scholarship Opportunities for Oregon Architecture and Art Students Contributed by Architecture Foundation of Oregon Posted: January 10, 2023   Calling all architecture students attending Portland State University, University of Oregon, or Portland Community College! AFO offers several scholarships for students pursuing a degree in architecture,...

Congress Passes Year-End Omnibus Funding Bill With Record Support for Historic Preservation Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 2, 2023   From Preservation Action: After weeks of negotiations and an additional week long continuing resolution to keep the government open until Dec. 23rd, Congress passed a wide reaching year-end...

Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY2022 Tribal Heritage Grant Program Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: December 30, 2022   The National Park Service's Tribal Heritage Grants Program (THG) is now accepting applications for competitive grants. National Park Service’s Tribal Heritage Grants Program focuses on protecting...

Advocacy Alert: A Potential Threat to the Landmarks Ordinance Contributed by Historic Seattle Posted: December 20, 2022   From Historic Seattle: Here's the deal—we’re in a pickle: the Seattle-First National Bank Building (SFNB), located at 566 Denny Way in Uptown was designated a Seattle landmark in 2006....

Guidelines on Flood Adaptation for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings Available in Print Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: December 19, 2022   We are pleased to announce that the Guidelines on Flood Adaptation for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings are available in printed format. STLPG helped design these Guidelines to provide information...

National Park Service Awards $1.2 Million to Help Preserve Underrepresented Community History Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: December 19, 2022   WASHINGTON –The National Park Service today announced $1,211,116 to 21 projects in 16 states and the District of Columbia that will survey sites and produce National Register of Historic Places nominations...

Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times: An Introduction (National Preservation Institute) Contributed by National Preservation Institute Posted: December 17, 2022   An investigation of any grants database using the search terms “historic preservation” or “cultural resources” will yield minimal results. During times of economic hardship, and the resulting narrowing...

National Preservation Institute Appeal to Support New Courses & Training Scholarships Contributed by National Preservation Institute Posted: December 17, 2022   We are making a special appeal during this holiday season. We are always glad to accept donationsthrough online workplace giving, credit/debit card, directly from a checking account, or by...

Preservation Action: Three Bills We're Urging Support for in the Final Days of the 117th Congress Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: December 17, 2022   From Preservation Action: As the current Congress comes to a close, here are three bills that Preservation Action is urging lawmakers to pass in the final days of the session. While...

Urge Support for the National Heritage Area Act Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: December 17, 2022   From Preservation Action: Urgent action is needed to advance the National Heritage Area Act of 2021 (S. 1942, H.R. 1316). This important bill would create a much-needed uniform system to...

Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY2022 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: December 16, 2022   The National Park Service is now accepting applications for the FY2022 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program. The Bruhn program provides recipients (referred to as prime grantees)...

PlaceEconomics: Take Our Prespoll (Looking Toward 2023 for Historic Preservation) Contributed by PlaceEconomics Posted: December 14, 2022   From PlaceEconomics: What will the new year bring for historic preservation? Our last PresPoll of 2022 looks forward to 2023 and asks those who make preservation happen (that means you) what...

Big News for Downtown Rochester and a Landmark Five to Revive Contributed by The Landmark Society of Western New York Posted: December 8, 2022   On Monday, Governor Hochul announced five transformational projects in the City of Rochester that will be funded by Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Awards totaling $10 million. The first...

Apply for the 2023 Preservation Awards Now: Los Angeles Conservancy Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: December 2, 2022   2023 Preservation Awards Deadline: January 16, 2023 Submit your historic preservation project or send us a lead if you know of a great project! Please note that projects...

Introducing the 2022 Massachusetts Most Endangered Historic Resources List Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: November 4, 2022   Preservation Massachusetts is pleased to announce the 2022 Massachusetts Most Endangered Historic Resources List! Since 1993, the Massachusetts Most Endangered Historic Resources...

More Than $19M Awarded for Maryland Revitalization Projects Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: November 4, 2022   The Hogan administration recently announced the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), a division of the Maryland Department of Planning, awarded 16 projects more than $19 million in revitalization tax credits,...

The Los Angeles Conservancy Launching a Legacy Business Grant Program Contributed by The Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: November 4, 2022   The Los Angeles Conservancy is thrilled to announce a new grant program available to longtime small businesses within Los Angeles County. Thanks to the support of Wells Fargo, the Conservancy’s...

Department of Interior Remarks: Preserve Sites Connected to Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 21, 2022   My name is Brent Leggs and I represent the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is headquartered in Washington, DC. I’m here today because we’d like the president to use his authority under...

National Trust for Historic Preservation: America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places - Submit Your Letter of Intent Today! Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 19, 2022   If you know of an important site in your community that could benefit from the national spotlight that only the America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places program can deliver, submit your LOI today! This...

Reminder: Upcoming Deadline for FY2022 African American Civil Rights (AACR) Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: October 18, 2022   Reminder: Upcoming Deadline for FY2022 African American Civil Rights (AACR) Applications are due November 8, 2022 The goal of the African American Civil Rights grant...

Two Upstate Opera Houses Supported by Preservation League Grants Contributed by Preservation League of NYS Posted: October 18, 2022   ALBANY, NY, 10/03/22 — Since including Opera Houses on its statewide Seven to Save list of endangered historic sites in 2018, the Preservation League of NYS has proactively worked to study and assist...

Where do Congressional Candidates Stand on Historic Preservation? Check Out the Results of our Candidate Survey! Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: October 14, 2022   From Preservation Action: With the 2022 midterm elections just around the corner, Preservation Action is excited to announce the results of our 2022 Historic Preservation Congressional...

National Program Will Award Over Two Million Dollars in Grants to 16 Historically Significant Congregations Across the U.S. Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 12, 2022   The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program of Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is pleased to announce its 2022 grantees, totaling...

Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) Membership Grants for Emerging Professionals Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) Posted: September 27, 2022   The Society of Architectural Historians will award 25 Membership Grants for Emerging Professionals, which provide emerging professionals with a one-year digital SAH Individual membership. The application...

Save America's Treasures Grant Program Accepting Applications for FY2022 Contributed by States Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: September 22, 2022   The National Park Service is now accepting applications for the Save America’s...

Preservation Long Island Announces Call for Endangered Historic Places Nominations Contributed by Preservation Long Island Posted: September 21, 2022   Preservation Long Island’s Endangered Historic Places Program offers Long Islanders an opportunity to advocate for preservation priorities in their communities. Nominations are open to the public and...

House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Bills to Protect Tribal Cultural Resources Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: September 18, 2022   From Preservation Action: This week, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held a legislative hearing on the Advancing Tribal...

National Preservation Institute (NPI) Appeal to Support New Courses + Training Scholarships Contributed by National Preservation Institute (NPI) Posted: September 18, 2022   Early Fall Greetings! This summer, NPI continued with more online training, and we have had some great comments about the sessions: --The instructor was a fantastic educator!...

African American Civil Rights (AACR) FY2022 Application Resources Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: September 15, 2022   The National Park Service announces availability of grant funding through

Essex National Heritage Commission Receives New Capacity Building Grant from National Park Foundation Contributed by Essex Heritage Posted: September 15, 2022   Salem, MA (September 14, 2022) - The National Park Foundation announced on September 12, 2022 that Essex Heritage is one of 41 park partner organizations to receive a Strong...

Getty Commits $3.1 Million to African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund to Conserve Black Modern Architecture Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: September 15, 2022   The Getty Foundation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund announced Conserving Black Modernism, a $3.1 million grant program to...

Restore Oregon Announces Winners of the 2022 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation Contributed by Restore Oregon Posted: September 13, 2022   PORTLAND, OR--September 12, 2022--Restore Oregon has selected eleven historic projects across Oregon to receive a 2022 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, the state’s highest...

Announcing Save America's Treasures Grant Recipients for FY2021 Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: September 9, 2022   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services today...

HistoricFunding Professional Services Directory Has Launched Contributed by HistoricFunding.com Posted: September 8, 2022   We are excited to announce that the “Professional Services”...

Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY2022 Semiquincentennial Grant Program Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: September 8, 2022   The National Park Service is accepting application for the second round of funding for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program. This grant program was created by Congress in 2020 to support the preservation...

Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times: An Introduction (National Preservation Institute) Contributed by National Preservation Institute Posted: September 5, 2022   An investigation of any grants database using the search terms “historic preservation” or “cultural resources” will yield minimal results. During times of economic hardship, and the resulting narrowing...

Announcing the Pauline Saliga Fund (Society of Architectural Historians) Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians Posted: August 30, 2022   The Society of Architectural Historians is pleased to announce the establishment of a new fund named in honor of longtime executive director Pauline Saliga. The Pauline Saliga Fund will be...

Deadline Reminder for FY2022 History of Equal Rights (HER) Grant Program Contributed by National Park Service, State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Posted: August 30, 2022   The State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division is now accepting applications for the History of Equal Rights (HER) grant program. Before applying, please make sure that you...

2023 Matching Grant Program (Preservation Massachusetts) Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: August 25, 2022   Beginning September 1, 2022, we will accept letters of inquiry for the 2023 Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grant Program. Since 2020, we have worked in partnership with The 1772 Foundation...

Preservation Maryland Launches New Service to Aid Organizations With Historic Revitalization Projects Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: August 24, 2022   The Revitalization Support Center Joins the Nonprofit’s Historic Property Redevelopment Program to Help Preserve Historic Properties in Maryland. Preservation Maryland is pleased to...

Preservation Action Launches 2022 Historic Preservation Congressional Candidate Survey Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 20, 2022   Preservation Action is excited announce the launch of our 2022 Congressional Candidate Historic Preservation Survey. For the fourth time, Preservation Action is surveying U.S House and Senate candidates...

Preservation Action Launches Initiative Inviting Congress to Visit Historic Tax Credit Projects Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 19, 2022   Preservation Action is launching an initiative to ramp up advocacy efforts around the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act (H.R. 2294, S. 2266) by inviting members of Congress...

National Park Service Awards $7 million to Preserve Sites Related to the Nation’s Founding Contributed by National Park Service Posted: August 14, 2022   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today awarded $7 million in the inaugural round of funding for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the...

African American Civil Rights (AACR) FY2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity Contributed by National Park Service, State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division Posted: August 6, 2022   The goal of the African American Civil...

Preservation Grants for Historic Black Churches Available Now Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: July 25, 2022   Do you know a historic Black church that needs funding to strengthen its capital, staffing, and operations?Let them know that they may be eligible for a Preserving Black Churches grant, a new preservation...

House Passes Minibus Including Interior Appropriations Bill Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 22, 2022   From Preservation Action: This week the House passed six of their 12 appropriations bills, 220-207, as part of a minibus spending package (H.R. 8294). This included the FY23 Interior, Environment,...

House Passes Public Lands Bills Establishing New National Heritage Areas Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 22, 2022   From Preservation Action: This week the House passed nine public lands bills, including three bills that establish new National Heritage Areas and legislation to reauthorize the National...

Largest U.S. Fund to Save African American Heritage Announces $3M in 2022 Grants Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: July 21, 2022   Today, the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF), a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, announced $3 million in grant funding to protect and preserve sites...

Nominations Are Now Open: Best of Maryland Awards 2022 Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: July 21, 2022   The Best of Maryland Award nomination period is now open for 2022. Nominations are due August 31, 2022. Preservation Maryland’s Best of Maryland Awards shine a spotlight on the ceaseless...

Seeking Nominations - Most Endangered Historic Resources (Preservation Massachusetts) Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: July 21, 2022   For nearly 30 years, the Most Endangered Historic Resources Program (MER) has been one of PM’s primary tools for identifying endangered resources and working with partners toward positive...

National Park Service Awards $537,005 in Tribal Heritage Grants Contributed by National Park Service Posted: July 18, 2022   WASHINGTON - The National Park Service today announced $537,005 in grants for 11 projects from across the country to support the protection of America’s native cultures. “Through these...

American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation Announce 25 Recipients of the $1 Million “Backing Historic Small Restaurants” Grant Program Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: July 13, 2022   American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation today announced the 25 U.S. historic independent restaurants that will collectively receive $1 million in grant funding through the...

Minnesota's State Historic Tax Credit Expires Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 7, 2022   From Preservation Action: Disappointing news out of Minnesota this week, where the state's very successful Historic Tax Credit program has expired. Minnesota's Historic Tax Credit (HTC) program,...

Winners Announced - Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: July 7, 2022   Together with American Express, the National Trust for Historic Preservation is again offering the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program to aid restaurant recovery amid ongoing challenges...

Harrison Goodall Grant for Innovative Historic Preservation Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: July 1, 2022   The Harrison Goodall Grant for Innovative Historic Preservation gives graduate students and enterprising professionals the opportunity to undertake a focused pursuit that makes a meaningful contribution to...

House Appropriations Committee Releases FY23 Draft Interior Bill Including Support for the HPF Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 30, 2022   From Preservation Action: This week the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee held the markup for their FY23 Interior Appropriations...

Now Accepting Nominations - 2022 District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation Contributed by DC Preservation League Posted: June 30, 2022   The DC Preservation League is accepting nominations for the 2022 District of Columbia Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation. Categories include Archaeology, Design and Construction,...

What's Next for the National Impact Agenda Lead the Change by Submitting a Case Study or Joining the Leadership Cohort (National Trust for Historic Preservation) Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: June 30, 2022   From the National Trust for Historic Preservation:

National Park Visitor Spending Contributed $42.5 Billion to U.S. Economy in 2021 Contributed by National Park Service Posted: June 24, 2022   WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2021 resulted in a $42.5 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and...

Announcing the 2022 Massachusetts Historic Preservation Grant Recipients Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: June 22, 2022   Preservation Massachusetts, in cooperation with The 1772 Foundation, is pleased to introduce the Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grant Recipients for 2022! In 2019,...

National Park Service Awards $3.4 Million in Grants to Preserve and Interpret World War II Japanese American Confinement Sites Contributed by National Park Service Posted: June 22, 2022   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today announced $3,405,000 in Japanese American Confinement Sites grants. These funds will support 19 preservation, restoration, and education projects...

Nominations Being Accepted for ACHP/HUD's Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 22, 2022   From Preservation Action: The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are currently accepting nominations for...

National Park Services Announces $7.27 Million in Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Contributed by National Park Service Posted: June 5, 2022   The National Park Service announced$7.27 million in Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants. This important grant program, named after longtime Vermont preservationist Paul Bruhn, supports...

Help support training for the next generation of preservationists - National Preservation Institute Contributed by National Preservation Institute Posted: June 3, 2022   As you may know, during the pandemic, the National Preservation Institute moved to online training for the first time. We are excited to see a broader range of participants since the kickoff...

Legislation to Temporarily Expand Ohio's Historic Tax Credit Heads to Governor's Desk Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 3, 2022   From Preservation Action: Legislation to temporarily expand Ohio's state historic tax credit program is heading to Gov. Mike Dewine for his signature. S.B. 225, unanimously...

History of Equal Rights Grants Program FY22 Notice of Funding Opportunity Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: May 26, 2022   The State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division is now accepting applications for the History of Equal Rights (HER) grant program. Before applying, please make sure that you...

Announcing the 2022 Great American Main Street Award Winners Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: May 25, 2022   Main Street America is proud to recognize Heart of Biddeford in Biddeford, Maine; Hammond Downtown Development District in Hammond, Louisiana; and Laramie Main Street Alliance in Laramie,...

National Park Service Awards $1 Million to Protect Historic Battlefields in Arkansas, Louisiana and South Carolina Contributed by National Park Service Posted: May 20, 2022   WASHINGTON - The National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) today awarded $1,002,112.35 in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants to the Arkansas Department of Parks,...

Preservation Action Hosts Preservation Month Virtual Congressional Briefing Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: May 20, 2022   In recognition of National Historic Preservation Month, Preservation Action along with the Historic Preservation Congressional Caucus held a virtual Preservation Month Congressional Briefing earlier...

Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios Program Launches New Affiliate Category to Expand and Diversify Membership Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: May 18, 2022   The National Trust for Historic Preservation announced today the launch of a new Affiliate category of membership for acceptance into their prestigious Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios...

Seven to Save: 2022-2023 Edition (Preservation League of NYS) Contributed by Preservation League of NYS Posted: May 18, 2022   Since 1999, the Preservation League has highlighted New York’s most endangered historic sites through its Seven to Save program. The League works closely with local advocates over the course of the...

Urge Your Senators to Sign-on to the Bipartisan FY23 Historic Preservation Fund Dear Colleague Letter Today (Preservation Action) Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: May 18, 2022   From Preservation Action: The appropriations process is in full swing in Congress, which will determine Fiscal Year 2023 funding levels for historic preservation and we need your...

Governor Hogan Signs Historic Tax Credit Bill Into Law Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: May 16, 2022   Preservation Maryland’s Director of Government Relations Elly Cowan joined Senator Katie Fry Hester and Isaac Meyer from Compass Government Relations Partners in Annapolis May 16, 2022 as the Historic...

Help Requested Identifying Ukrainian Archival, Cultural, and Scientific Collections Under Threat Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians Posted: May 15, 2022   The US Department of State, the Interagency Working Group on Scientific Collections (IWGSC), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (SCRI) are working...

National Park Service awards $16.2 million to help preserve African American civil rights history Contributed by National Park Service Posted: May 11, 2022   Following a tour of Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey, National Park Service (NPS) Director Chuck Sams announced the award of $16,247,500 in African American Civil Rights...

ACHP Seeks Public Input on Proposal Easing Federal Efforts to Install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: May 10, 2022   Washington, D.C.–The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is seeking public input on a proposed exemption that would release all federal agencies from the requirement to consider the effects...

National Park Service announces $73.6M in Historic Preservation Grants to states and Tribes Contributed by National Park Service Posted: May 9, 2022   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the distribution of $57,675,000 in historic preservation grants for states, territories, and partnering nations, and $16 million to...

Essex Heritage Announces 2022 Partnership Grant Recipients Contributed by Essex Heritage Posted: May 4, 2022   May 4, 2022 – The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage), in keeping with its long tradition of supporting the region’s unique cultural heritage, announced the 2022...

The National Trust for Historic Preservation Announces the 35th Annual List of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: May 4, 2022   Today, we release the 35th annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Each year, this list shines a light on the threats facing some of the nation’s greatest cultural treasures....

400 Years of African American History Commission to award $150,000 in National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Grants Contributed by National Park Service Posted: May 2, 2022   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today announced the availability of $150,000 in National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Grants. This grant program, funded by the 400 Years of African...

National Park Service Awards $3.27 Million to Help Preserve America’s Equal Rights History Contributed by National Park Service Posted: May 1, 2022   WASHINGTON – Ten historic sites associated with the preservation of civil rights history in America will receive a combined $3.27 million in National Park Service History of Equal Rights Grants. These...

National Park Service awards $1M to help preserve underrepresented community history Contributed by National Park Service Posted: April 11, 2022   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today awarded $1 million in Underrepresented Community Grants to 22 projects in 16 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. These funds will support...

Historic Seattle - Call for Preservation Award Nominations Contributed by Historic Seattle Posted: April 10, 2022   Each year Historic Seattle honors outstanding people and projects in preservation and we need your nominations! Categories: ...

National Park Service Awards $2.3 Million to Support Community Efforts to Preserve Local History Through Battlefields Contributed by National Park Service Posted: April 10, 2022   WASHINGTON - The National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) today awarded $2,347,080 in Battlefield...

National Trust for Historic Preservation Awards 80 Grants to Support Telling the Full History Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 10, 2022   Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the award of $2.5 million in grants to 80 organizations across 39 states. The grants are awarded through the National Trust’s Telling...

Urge Your Representative to Sign-on to the Historic Preservation Fund Dear Colleague Letter Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 10, 2022   From Preservation Action: Congress is kicking off the appropriations process which will determine Fiscal Year 2023 funding levels for historic preservation and we need your help! The...

Preservation Action: Preservation Action Hero of the Year Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 1, 2022   To acknowledge the work of our partners, who are key to the success of historic preservation nationwide, Preservation Action extends its appreciation through the Preservation Action Hero of the Quarter...

Updated Federal Training Course on Working Effectively with Tribal Governments Now Available Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Posted: March 31, 2022   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Working Effectively with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments, an online training course to provide users with a better understanding and greater knowledge of...

National Park Service adds 16 new listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Contributed by National Park Service Posted: March 30, 2022   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service has added 16 new listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The 16 new listings across 11 states join 700 sites, facilities, and programs...

President proposes $3.6 billion budget for the National Park Service in FY23 Contributed by National Park Service Posted: March 28, 2022   WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023. The President’s Budget details his vision to expand on the historic progress...

Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program (National Trust for Historic Preservation / American Express) Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: March 24, 2022   Together with American Express, we at the National Trust for Historic Preservation are once again offering the Backing Historic...

Urge Your Members of Congress to Co-sponsor the African American Burial Grounds Preservation Act Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 19, 2022   From Preservation Action: Last month, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) introduced the African American Burial Grounds Preservation Act (S....

Director Sams Highlights Billion-Dollar Investment in NPS Infrastructure During Visit to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site Contributed by National Park Service Posted: March 16, 2022   WASHINGTON—During a visit to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (NHS), National Park Service Director Chuck Sams toured a $15.2 million construction project...

President Biden Designates Amache National Historic Site as America’s Newest National Park Contributed by National Park Service Posted: March 16, 2022   WASHINGTON — President Biden signed the Amache National Historic Site Act today, designating the Amache site in Granada, Colorado as part of the National Park System. This designation, the first in...

Nominations Open for the 2022 DeMuro Awards (Restore Oregon) Contributed by Restore Oregon Posted: March 11, 2022   Now in its 10th year, the DeMuro Awards promote historic preservation and reuse in Oregon by spotlighting and celebrating outstanding rehabilitation projects, and sharing the lessons learned...

Apply for a Two-Week Preservation Fellowship: The Pocantico Center Preservation Fellowship Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: March 8, 2022   The Pocantico Center Preservation Fellowship is a two-week residential fellowship in historic preservation that provides the opportunity to reside and work in the historic Marcel Breuer...

Historic Seattle: Call for Preservation Award Nominations Contributed by Historic Seattle Posted: March 8, 2022   Each year Historic Seattle honors outstanding people and projects in preservation and we need your nominations!

National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Awards a Total of $650,000 in Grants to Five HBCUs Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund Posted: March 2, 2022   On behalf of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, I am pleased to announce another important milestone in our effort to preserve and empower...

Semiquincentennial Grant Program (State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants - National Park Service) Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants - National Park Service Posted: February 26, 2022   The National Park Service is pleased to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States with the launch of the Semiquincentennial Grant Program. This is a new grant program created by Congress in...

African American Burial Grounds Preservation Act Introduced in Senate Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: February 20, 2022   From Preservation Action: This week, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) introduced the African American Burial Grounds Preservation Act (S....

Action Alert: Urge Your Rep to Co-Sponsor the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: February 12, 2022   From Preservation Action: Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernández (D-NM) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) recently introduced the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act (H.R. 6589)...

"A Dream Come True," Visionary: Burket's Silver Spring Library, Wright-Inspired: Adaptive Reuse Contributed by Marcia Stickle Posted: February 11, 2022   Visionary: Burket's Silver Spring Library, Wright-Inspired: Adaptive Reuse, Stand Alone, Sensitive Incorporation Into New Development to Protect, Preserve, Honor It Contributed By: Marcia...

Apply for the 2022 Los Angeles Conservancy Preservation Awards By February 25th! Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: February 8, 2022   Submit your historic preservation project or send us a lead if you know of a great project. Please note that projects must be completed by the time the application is submitted.

Bill Introduced to Permanently Authorize and Fully Fund the Historic Preservation Fund at $300 Million Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: February 7, 2022   From Preservation Action: This week, Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernández (D-NM) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act...

Nominations for SC Preservation Awards 2022 (Preservation South Carolina) Contributed by Preservation South Carolina Posted: January 31, 2022   Do you know an Individual or Business that represents the best of Historic Preservation in our state? Nominate them for the 2022 Historic Preservation Awards! Submission Deadline:...

National Park Service awards $1.1 million to preserve over 70 acres of American Revolutionary and Civil War battlefields in four states Contributed by National Park Service Posted: January 30, 2022   WASHINGTON - The National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) today awarded $1,114,358 in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants to the City of Parkers Crossroads in...

Save America's Treasures - Application Deadline Extended to March 10, 2022 Contributed by National Park Service - State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Posted: January 30, 2022   Deadline extended for Save America’s Treasures (SAT) grants from the Historic Preservation Fund that provide preservation and conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties...

National Historic Preservation Act as a Model for the Protection of Sacred Places in Other Nations Contributed by The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Posted: January 26, 2022   (WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation recently released a report, The...

Bill to Establish State Historic Tax Credit Introduced in Florida Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 22, 2022   From Preservation Action: Legislation was introduced in the Florida House and Senate to create a state Historic Tax Credit program. The Main Street Tourism and Historic Revitalization...

$20M Lilly Endowment Grant to Preserve Black Churches Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: January 20, 2022   From the National Trust for Historic Preservation: Since our nation was founded, Black churches have led at the forefront of critical and meaningful democratic reform in our society....

Tribal Heritage Grant Program is Now Accepting Applications Contributed by The State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division Posted: January 20, 2022   The State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division is now accepting applications for the the Tribal Heritage Grant Program. This program is funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF)...

Essex Heritage Announces 2022 Partnership Grant Program - 12 Grants to be Awarded to Local Organizations Contributed by Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) Posted: January 19, 2022   January 18th, 2022 – The Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage), in keeping with its long tradition of supporting the region’s unique cultural heritage, announced the start...

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grant Program is Now Accepting Applications Contributed by The State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division Posted: January 18, 2022   The State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division is now accepting applications for the the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Preservation grant program. This program is funded...

State Announces $3.46 Million in Capital Grants for Arts, Culture, Heritage and Public Historic Sites Contributed by R.I. Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission Posted: January 18, 2022   PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) jointly announced today...

A Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts Will Fund Industrial Grit and Graffiti Program Contributed by Rivers of Steel Posted: January 15, 2022   In the decades following the collapse of big steel, the Carrie Furnaces became a laboratory for experimentation—a time on the site when graffiti writers crossed paths with urban explorers, scrappers, and...

National Preservation Awards 2022 Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: January 8, 2022   The National Trust for Historic Preservation is now accepting nominations for the 2022 National Preservation Awards. This is the nomination form for all award categories. Please read the eligibility...

New Report Shows Economic Impact of the Historic Tax Credit Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 8, 2022   A new report from the National Park Service and Rutgers University’s Center for Urban Policy Research, shows the continued economic impact of the Historic Tax Credit (HTC). According to the "Annual Report...

Rehabilitation of Historic Milwaukee Soldiers Home into Veterans Housing Honored by the ACHP and HUD Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Posted: January 5, 2022   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) today announced the Milwaukee Soldiers Home, Milwaukee, Wisconsin,...

Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program is Now Accepting Applications Contributed by The State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division Posted: January 4, 2022   The State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division is now accepting applications for the the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program. This program is funded by the...

Federal historic preservation tax incentives generated $7 billion in GDP and 122,000 jobs in 2020 Contributed by National Park Service Posted: January 3, 2022   WASHINGTON - According to the Rutgers University’s Center for Urban Policy Research, the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program contributed more than $13.8 billion in output in...

Tribal Heritage Grant Program is Now Accepting Applications Contributed by The State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division Posted: January 3, 2022   The State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division is now accepting applications for the the Tribal Heritage Grant Program. This program is funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF)...

State Awards $250,000 Grant to Preservation Maryland to Preserve Historic Ellicott City Jail Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: December 14, 2021   The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development has awarded $250,000 to Preservation Maryland to partner with Howard County on the revitalization of the historic Ellicott City Jail, a...

National Park Service Awards $3.3 Million to Preserve 536 Acres of American Revolutionary and Civil War Battlefields Contributed by American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) Posted: December 9, 2021   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) today awarded $3,378,437 in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants to the City of Chattanooga, Tennessee and...

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Offers Free E Learning Courses Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: December 8, 2021   Interested in learning more about how communities can get involved in federal projects that may affect historic resources? The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is offering several free...

Seven Tribes sign preservation agreements with the National Park Service Contributed by National Park Service Posted: November 30, 2021   WASHINGTON – Seven new Tribal Historic Preservation agreements were completed and signed with Tribes in seven states in 2021. The NPS welcomes the following new Tribal Historic Preservation partners:

National Park Service awards a record $4.6 million to preserve Williamsburg Battlefield in Virginia Contributed by National Park Service Posted: November 23, 2021   WASHINGTON - The National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) awarded a $4.6 million Battlefield Land Acquisition Grant to protect 250.84 acres of the Williamsburg Battlefield...

Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Announces Its 2022 List of State’s 10 ‘Places in Peril’ Contributed by The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: November 18, 2021   ATLANTA, Nov. 17 — The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation released today its 2022 list of 10 Places in Peril in the state. Sites on the list include: Ansley Park in Atlanta...

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2022 Preservation Awards (Preservation Massachusetts) Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: November 15, 2021   We are now accepting nominations for our 2022 Preservation Awards! Nominations are due by 5:00 PM on Monday, January 31, 2021. The nomination form and process is entirely...

Historic Preservation Fund Competitive Grant Programs Now Accepting Applications Contributed by National Park Service - State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division Posted: November 11, 2021   The State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division is now accepting applications for the following grant programs: ...

Matching Grants for Preservation Projects (The 1772 Foundation / Preservation Massachusetts) Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: November 11, 2021   The 1772 Foundation, in cooperation with Preservation Massachusetts, is making 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 available for exterior preservation projects, such as ...

Call for Letters of Intent for the 2022 List of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: November 8, 2021   Every year, the National Trust for Historic Preservation publishes its national list of the most endangered historic places in order to raise the alarm, galvanize public support, and advance solutions...

Historic Tax Credit Provisions Not Included in Latest Draft of Build Back Better Act - Take Action! Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: November 6, 2021   Over the last several weeks House and Senate leaders have been negotiating the Build Back Better Act, President Biden's social infrastructure reconciliation package. As a result, the size and scope of...

National Program Will Award Over Two Million Dollars in Grants to 15 Historically Significant Congregations Across the U.S. Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: November 6, 2021   The National Fund for Sacred Places, a program managed by Partners for Sacred Places in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is pleased to announce that 15 historic congregations...

Senate Interior Spending Bill Markup Includes Record $180 Million for Historic Preservation Fund Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: October 23, 2021   From Preservation Action: The Senate Appropriations Committee released a draft of the Senate Interior Appropriations Bill Markup this week. The bill included a substantial...

National Park Service Website Migration Contributed by National Park Service Posted: October 21, 2021   Many of the webpages managed by the NPS State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division (STLPG) have migrated to three new websites. All information regarding grant applications, programs, and management...

National Park Service awards $917K in debut of Battlefield Interpretive Grants Contributed by National Park Service Posted: October 18, 2021   WASHINGTON - The National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) today awarded $917,173 in Battlefield Interpretation Grants to preservation partners across the country....

Historic Preservation Fund Competitive Grant Programs Accepting Applications Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: October 17, 2021   From Preservation Action: Several competitive grant programs, funded through the Historic Preservation Fund, are currently accepting applications. Together these programs are helping...

House Committee Advances Bills Protecting Cultural Heritage and Establishing New Heritage Areas Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: October 17, 2021   This week, the House Natural Resources Committee held a markup hearing on several bills, including legislation that impacts cultural heritage and public lands. The committee voted by unanimous...

Underground Railroad Sites, Programs and Facilities Recognized: Network to Freedom Announces 18 New Listings in 11 States Contributed by National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom (National Park Service) Posted: September 30, 2021   WASHINGTON - The National Park Service is adding 18 new listings to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The new listings, alongside 698 others already in the Network, provide insight...

Advocacy Alert: Raise your voice in support of Historic Tax Credits Contributed by Preservation League of NYS Posted: September 28, 2021   From Preservation League of NYS: As you may have heard, the recent U.S. House infrastructure legislation included provisions to improve the federal historic tax credit - improving...

Architectural Salvage Program for Rancho Los Amigos South Campus Project Contributed by Monica Wilson Posted: September 27, 2021   Los Angeles County Public Works is conducting an architectural salvage program for structural fixtures from the Rancho Los Amigos South Campus prior to demolition of several buildings. Early 20th-century...

Fitch Fellowships: Now Accepting Applications for 2022 Funding Contributed by James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Posted: September 22, 2021   Applications for 2022 funding are now being accepted. Applications must be submitted by November 10, 2021, at 11PM EST. Applicants may apply for one of three available grants: the FITCH Mid-Career...

Pryor Brown Garage Endangered by Neglect Contributed by Knox Heritage Posted: September 22, 2021   KNOXVILLE, TN, 09/22 — Knox Heritage is issuing a community-wide call to action to save the historic Pryor Brown Garage from demolition by neglect. On September 20, 2021, the City of Knoxville closed...

More Funds for Preservation Projects! 1772 Foundation Makes $125,000 Available for MA Preservation Projects in 2022 Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: September 15, 2021   Preservation Massachusetts is pleased to announce the 2022 round of the

Restore Oregon Announces Winners of the 2021 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation Contributed by Restore Oregon Posted: September 15, 2021   PORTLAND, OR--September 14, 2021--Restore Oregon has selected eleven historic projects across Oregon to receive a 2021 DeMuro Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation, the state’s highest honor...

House Committees Begin Drafting $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Package. Urge Support for Historic Tax Credit Enhancements Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: September 11, 2021   From Preservation Action: This week, House committees began considering their portions of the $3.5 trillion 'Build...

National Park Service and Partner Agencies Announce $15.5 Million in Save America’s Treasures Grants Contributed by National Park Service - State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division Posted: September 11, 2021   The National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS)...

National September 11 Memorial & Museum receives $2.5 million grant from National Park Service Contributed by National Park Service Posted: September 7, 2021   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today announced it has awarded the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York City a $2.5 million 9/11 Memorial Act grant. The funding will provide...

Now Accepting Applications for Historic Religious Properties Grant Program Contributed by Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation Posted: September 5, 2021   The deadline for the 2022 cycle is December 3, 2021. Our organization is now accepting grant applications for the 2022 cycle of the Historic Religious Properties Grant program. The only...

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