FY2021 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual State Historic Preservation Office Grants

This funding program supports the operation of State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) in the 50 states, 5 territories, 3 Freely Associated States, and the District of Columbia. The purposes of this program are to provide matching grants to States for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties. Key activities include survey, planning, technical assistance, development, Federal tax incentives, and expanding the National Register of Historic Places. • The program requires a cost match of at least 40% of the total project cost. • The total award amount is determined by the NPS Apportionment Formula for State Historic Preservation Offices. • Eligible applicants include State governments and one nonprofit organization, Ohio History Connection. • The program has specific requirements for budgeting, reporting, and conflict of interest disclosure.