Historic Preservation News from the State Historic Preservation Office

April 1, 2019 - Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (HRSP).

The National Park Service is accepting applications for $5 million in grants to support the preservation of historic buildings in rural communities across the country that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Eligible primary recipients are State Historic Preservation Offices, Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, Certified Local Governments, and non-profits able to support a competitive subgrant program. All applications are due through grants.gov under opportunity number P19AS00015 by 11:59 PM on April 1, 2019. For more information visit https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1623/historic-revitalization-subgrant-program.htm. Questions can be sent via email to STLPG@nps.gov or leave a message at 202-354-2020.

NEW May 2, 2019 - FY 2019 Historic Preservation Fund Grants.

Applications and instructions for the FY 2019 Historic Preservation Grants are available at https://scdah.sc.gov/historic-preservation/programs/grants. Administered by the SHPO, these matching grants can assist two types of projects: Survey and Planning and Stabilization. Any local government, non-profit, or institution in South Carolina may apply for a Survey and Planning Project. Local governments, non-profits and institutions located in a CLG community may also apply for a Stabilization Project. At least ten percent of the state’s annual allocation from the National Park Service must be awarded to CLGs. Grant awards generally range from $1,500 to $25,000. For more information contact Brad Sauls at 803-896-6172, or bsauls@scdah.sc.gov.