Foundation / Corporation
DC Preservation League (DCPL) and DC State Historic Preservation Office (DC SHPO)
10/24/17
01/19/18 Postmarked
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.
GrantWatch ID#: 164516
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.
Awarded projects must be completed within one year of signing the grant agreement.*Bricks & Mortar projects are allowed up to two years for completion.
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Apply Online:
https://dcpres.wufoo.com/forms/z2r6joi1ld881f/
For questions about the grant program please contact:
Jacqueline Drayer
Outreach & Grants Manager
Phone: 202.783.5144
Email: jacqueline@dcpreservation.org
Address:
D.C. Preservation League
1221 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Suite 5A
Washington, D.C. 20036
MAIL TO:
DC Preservation League (PI Grant - VAT) 1221 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 5A Washington, DC 20036
USA: Washington, DC
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