Evansville, IN – According to the statement, grants can support architectural and historical projects, archaeological projects, and acquisition and development projects.
In order to be eligible for a grant, applicants must be tax-exempt nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, or units of local government.
Eligible properties must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places individually or as contributing resources within listed historic districts.
Rehabilitation activities must meet federal preservation standards. Common rehabilitation grant projects include roof and gutter repair or replacement, masonry rehabilitation, window repair, and other exterior measures to secure the building from water and weather.
General remodeling, construction of additions, landscaping, signage, and purchase of furniture or equipment are not eligible activities under this program.
HPF grants are funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund Program and are being administered by the DNR Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology.
