Preservation Initiatives (PI) Grant Program - Virginia Avenue Tunnel

GOAL
The goal of the fund is to distribute funds
within the geographic area surrounding the Virginia Avenue Tunnel Reconstruction Project that will be used to preserve, restore, research, identify and evaluate, interpret or otherwise bene t historic resources within the project area.


MISSION STATEMENT
The Preservation Initiatives (PI) Grant Program provides matching grants to individuals and non-pro t organizations for preservation planning, research, outreach/education, and bricks and mortar projects related to historic and cultural sites. These grants are intended to help stimulate public discussion, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, make technical expertise accessible, and encourage partnerships.

Eligible Projects must be:
Located within the Area of Potential Effect (see map above);
• Involve properties which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places and/or the
DC Inventory of Historic Sites, or determined eligible for listing in the National Register/DC
Inventory by the DC SHPO;
• “Historic preservation-related”;
• Comply with The Secretary of Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties,
as applicable;
• Involve “bricks and mortar” work, survey, evaluation, historical research, archaeological
investigations, public outreach, interpretation or other closely related topics.


Funding is available for the following four project types related to historic sites:

Preservation Planning
Award Range: $5,000-$10,000 | Match Percentage Required: 25%
Develop strategies for the preservation, restoration, or rehabilitation of a historic property/site. (Building/site must be a locally designated historic landmark or a contributing resource to a historic district)

Research
Award Range: $5,000-$10,000 | Match Percentage Required: 25%
Support for research efforts related to a historic property/site. (Applicant must make a strong case for the historic significance of the building/site. Research that will support development of a nomination must demonstrate owner support)

Outreach & Education
Award Range: $5,000-$10,000 | Match Percentage Required: 25%
Development of programs or educational material related to a historic site(s) that actively engage & educate the public. (Building/site must be a locally designated historic landmark or a contributing resource to a historic district)

Bricks & Mortar*
Award Range: $10,000-$50,000 | Match Percentage Required:100%
Exterior work that physically preserves a historic property (Building/site must be a locally designated historic landmark or a contributing resource to a historic district). *A preservation plan and/or a supporting report is strongly encouraged.