Historic preservation fund grants : predevelopment, survey and planning

Historic Preservation Fund Grants: Predevelopment, Survey and Planning

The Historic Preservation Division receives funds annually from the National Park Service to carry out a statewide historic preservation program in participation with state and local governments, organizations, and the citizens of Georgia. Each year, 10% of that federal allocation is given out in the form of the grants to Georgia's Certified Local Governments.

Who Can Apply
Certified Local Governments (CLGs) may apply for this grant funding. CLGs are assigned to categories by HPD based on the historic preservation work previously completed in their communities. CLGs in Category I have not completed a community-wide historic structural resources surveys and/or archaeological surveys, and are only eligible to apply for survey funding. Category II CLGs have completed a community-wide survey and may apply for any of the activities listed below.
Eligible Activities
Predevelopment, Survey and Planning grants are awarded on an annual basis for projects which will enhance historic preservation in local communities or throughout the state. All grants are awarded on a 60% federal/40% local matching basis. Eligible activities include the following:
Historic resource surveys Preservation planning activities & studies National Register nominations Educational activities & publications Archaeological surveys and testing Predevelopment (plans & specifications)

What project could your CLG complete? Below is a list of past HPF grant projects.
City of Athens-Clarke County $3,680 to complete the AthensClarke Co. Commercial, Institutional, & Industrial design guidelines.
City of Brunswick - $5,400 to complete a historic resources survey of the Old Town Brunswick Historic District.
City of Hawkinsville - $3,000 to complete a National Register Historic District nomination for the city of Hawkinsville.
City of Atlanta - $16,500 to complete two thematic studies for the city of Atlanta, including "PostWorld War II Housing in the City of Atlanta" and "Agricultural/Rural Resources in the City of Atlanta."
City of Kennesaw - $9,000 to produce a restoration plan for the Kennesaw City Cemetery.

Grant Awards
The Historic Preservation Fund grant funds are awarded once a year on a competitive basis. Approximately 10 grants are awarded annually, depending on the amount of the Historic Preservation Fund allocation. Grant amounts generally range from $1,000 to $15,000. Grant applications are rated according to objective selection criteria, and in relation to the quality of all the other applications received. The selection criteria emphasize the need for the project, sound project and financial administration, and proper preservation methodology. Also, geographical distribution and the selection of a variety of project types are factors in the award of grant funds.
Requirements
The grantee is required to follow federal and state regulations that govern the use of federal grant funds. The grant must be matched by nonfederal funds. This match must be partially cash, but may include donated materials and labor, as well as staff and/or volunteers. All grant projects must be either conducted or supervised by personnel who meet recognized professional qualifications.
Application and Schedule
Grant applications are distributed to all interested parties in mid November. Completed applications are accepted until February 1. Applicants are encouraged to discuss grants projects with the grants coordinator before submitting applications. Grant awards are announced in April.
For more information, visit our Web site at www.gashpo.org or contact: Carole Moore, Grants Coordinator at 404-463-8434 or carole.moore@dnr.state.ga.us
or Leigh Burns, Certified Local Government Coordinator
at 404-651-5181 or Leigh.Burns@dnr.state.ga.us
updated December 2009