The Tennessee Historical Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, is accepting Federal Historic Preservation Fund Grant applications now through Feb. 1, 2024.
The grant program reimburses 60 percent of the project costs, with a 40 percent match of project
funds from the grantee.
This previous grant cycle awarded 37 matching grants totaling over $1.1 million from the
Federal Historic Preservation Fund allocated to non-profits, municipalities, universities and
civic organizations across the state to support the preservation of historic and archaeological
resources.
“Our Federal Historic Preservation Fund grant program is one of the main ways that the
Tennessee Historical Commission makes meaningful contributions to the protection and study of
our state’s treasured historic places,” said Patrick McIntyre, state historic preservation officer
and executive director.
The selection process will emphasize projects that provide public benefit.
Grant applications will
fall into one of two categories: survey and planning or restoration. The former includes projects
to document historic resources through survey, National Register of Historic Places nominations,
or assist local communities to develop design guidelines or preservation plans. Restoration
projects include preservation projects or plans that restore an important feature of a building
listed in the National Register. Additional priorities include those that meet the goals and
objectives of the Tennessee Historical Commission’s plan for historic preservation.
Applications are submitted through the TDEC Grant Management System. Visit their
website for additional information and access to GMS.
For more information about the Tennessee Historical Commission, visit their
website. For
information on grants, contact Holly Barnett at holly.m.barnett@tn.gov.