HISTORIC PRESERVATION DEVELOPMENT GRANTS AVAILABLE

(01/17/2015)
CHARLESTON, WV — Applications are now available for historic preservation development grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Division of Culture and History. Submissions must be postmarked by March 31, 2015.

Grant awards will be made based on appropriation of funds from the West Virginia Legislature or U.S. Congress.

Eligible projects include the restoration, rehabilitation, or archaeological development of historic sites listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Properties owned by church organizations or used exclusively for religious purposes and governmental properties that are not accessible to the public are not eligible for funding. All applications must show evidence of public support and public

benefit. A complete application package, including allowable activities, criteria for evaluation and grant guidelines is available by calling (304) 558-0240 or visiting   www.wvculture.org/shpo/grantmanual/development

For more information on the grant programs, contact Pamela Brooks, grants coordinator, at (304) 558-0240 or email   pam.a.brooks@wv.gov