Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program

What are eligible projects?

Examples of eligible projects could include, but are not limited to:

  • A State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) could apply for a grant to administer a subgrant program that supports the rehabilitation of historic theaters in rural communities throughout the state. The application would describe why the SHPO has selected theaters as the focus of the subgrant program, the maximum amount of each subgrant, how they intend to publicize the subgrant opportunity, and how they intend to choose projects for funding after the grant is awarded.

  • An economic development agency in a Certified Local Government (CLG) county could apply for a grant to support façade improvements for historic buildings in rural villages throughout the county. The application would describe the types and significance of historic resources in the county’s villages, The types of activities eligible for funding, the amount of each subgrant, how they intend to publicize the subgrant opportunity, and how they intend to choose projects for funding after the grant is awarded.

  • A regional non-profit organization could apply for a grant to support the preservation of historic anchor commercial buildings in rural communities throughout a ten county region. The application would describe the communities and historic resources throughout the region, the types of buildings eligible for subgrants, the amount of each subgrant, how they intend to publicize the subgrant opportunity, and how they intend to choose projects for funding after the grant is awarded.

Eligible subgrant properties must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places or determined eligible for listing at the National, State, or local level of significance and located within rural (non-urban) communities with populations less than 50,000. State Historic Preservation Offices, Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, Certified Local Governments, and non-profits can apply for funding that will in turn be subgranted to specific projects in rural communities in their jurisdictions. Eligible costs for this program include architectural/engineering services (not to exceed 20% of the subgrant) and physical preservation projects.

Is funding available?

When funding is available, application packages must be submitted using grants.gov in response to a notice of funding opportunity number under Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) 15.966.

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Program Fact Sheet

A short summary of the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program that has general information on funding priorities, project and applicant eligibility, and upcoming important due dates and deadlines.

Fact sheets are intended to provide an overview of the grant program. Full application details and requirements will always be outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity posted to grants.gov.

Links to Application Information

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    Helpful Links for Grantees and Applicants

    To learn more about the ways that the National Park Service is connected to the preservation of historic sites nationwide, check out the links below. Feel free to look up specific properties listed as National Historic Landmarks or properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places using these sites.

    Last updated: August 29, 2024