Description
This funding program supports the operation of State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) in the 50 states, 5 territories, 3 Freely Associated States, and District of Columbia. The purposes of this program are to provide matching grants to States for the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties by such means as: survey, planning, technical assistance, physical preservation, Federal tax incentives available for historic properties, nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, distribution of funding to Certified Local Governments, and to assist Federal, State, and Local Government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private individuals in carrying out historic preservation activities.
• The program will provide funding for historic preservation projects
• Eligible applicants include State governments and one nonprofit organization, Ohio History Connection
• The estimated funding for this program is $55,675,000
• The award ceiling is $2,000,000 and the award floor is $50,000
• The cost sharing is required for this program