Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program - FY 2024
| Agency: | U.S. Department of Interior |
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| CFDA: | 15.966 |
| Federal FON: | P24AS00548 |
| Office: | National Park Service (NPS) |
| Multipart Grant: | No |
| Next Due: | 08/21/2025 (Application) |
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| Solicitation Date: | 07/22/2025 |
| Match Required: | Recommended |
| Match Type: | Unspecified |
| Actual Funds: | $10,000,000 (Estimated) |
| Award Range: | $200,000 (Min) / $750,000 (Max) |
| Number of Awards: | 12 (Estimated) |
Summary:
The purpose of this program is to support the rehabilitation of historic properties to foster economic development in rural communities. Award recipients will fund subawards to be used for preservation projects for historic properties to include architectural/engineering services and physical preservation.
Projects must take place on properties within applicants' jurisdiction that are listed in or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NHRP). Properties must also be located in rural areas, as defined on page 4 of the NOFA file. Funding is not provided for sites or collections that are owned or leased by the federal government, or in which the federal government holds a property interest.
Examples of eligible projects include:
- Administering a subgrant program that supports the rehabilitation of historic theaters in rural communities throughout the state
- Supporting façade improvements for historic buildings in rural villages throughout a county
- Supporting the preservation of historic anchor commercial buildings in rural communities throughout a region
Eligible costs include:
- Limited administrative costs necessary to complete and administer the program requirements
- Rehabilitation of properties
- Costs for establishing/administering an easement/covenant for the properties
- Costs for any required audits or financial requests
- Costs for the production of a project sign
- Costs for public notice of award opportunity
- Costs associated with required training or reporting
- Any other costs as determined eligible by the funding agency
The term of the preservation easement covenant for each property will be determined according to the award amount received. Refer to to pages 17-18 of the NOFA file for details.
Award recipients are encouraged to prioritize projects in support of the celebration of America’s 250th birthday (America250). This may include projects that recognize and honor the nation’s founding, history, and cultural heritage.
Eligibility Notes:
Eligible applicants are:
- State governments
- County, city, or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status
Eligible applicants must be:
- Tax-exempt nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) designation
- Tribal historic preservation offices
- State historic preservation offices
- Certified local governments, as listed online at www.nps.gov
- Special district governments, excluding school districts
Projects must take place on properties within applicants' jurisdiction that are listed in or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). Properties must also be located in rural areas, as defined on page 4 of the NOFA file. Funding is not provided for sites or collections that are owned or leased by the federal government, or in which the federal government holds a property interest.
If the project is doing work to or preparing a National Register nomination for a property and the owner is different than the applicant, then the applicant must include written permission from the owner to proceed with the project and any required easements or covenants.
Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are not eligible. Each application must be for a separate phase if it is part of a multiphase project, and significant progress must be demonstrated on prior phases to warrant additional funding.
Previous award recipients include:
- City of Madison (IN)
- Adirondack Architectural Heritage (NY)
- Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CO)
- DeFuniak Springs Landmarks, Inc. (FL)
- Ohio Historical Society (OH)
Refer to the Award file for additional information regarding previous award recipients.
Eligible Applicants:
Local GovernmentAcademic Institutions
Native American Tribe
Non Profits
State Government
Application Notes:
Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 21, 2025.
Applications must be submitted online at www.ecivis.com/grants.gov.
Applications must include:
- SF 424
- SF 424A
- SF 424B
- SF 424C
- SF 424D
- SF LLL (if applicable)
- Project abstract summary
- Attachments form
- Program description worksheet
- Budget justification worksheet
- Project images worksheet
- Indirect cost statement
- Proof of nonprofit status (if applicable)
- Letters of support (if applicable)
The following are required in order to submit an application:
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
- SAM (System for Award Management) registration
Applicants may obtain a UEI number and verify or renew SAM registration status at www.ecivis.com/sam.
Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- Project objectives (25 points)
- Need/urgency/threat (25 points)
- Feasibility (25 points)
- Sustainability (25 points)
Refer to the NOFA file for additional application information.
| Match Required: | Recommended |
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| Match Type: | Unspecified |
| Actual Funds: | $10,000,000 (Estimated) |
| Award Range: | $200,000 (Min) / $750,000 (Max) |
|---|---|
| Number of Awards: | 12 (Estimated) |
Match Notes:
Matching funds are not required for this program; however, the provision of nonfederal matching contributions may be considered as a competitive factor during the application evaluation process.
Award recipients must agree to assume, after the completion of the project, the total cost of continued maintenance, repair, and administration of the award-assisted property in a manner satisfactory to the funding agency.
Funding Notes:
An estimated $10 million is available to support an expected 12 awards ranging from $200,000 to $750,000 through this program.
Award notifications are anticipated to be provided no earlier than six months following the application deadline.
Projects must be accomplished within four years.
Administration costs are limited to 25 percent of the total project costs; however, applicants with administration costs of no more than 5 percent will receive a higher rating during the application evaluation process.
Preparation of architectural/engineering plans and specifications are limited to 20 percent of award costs.
Funds may not be used for:
- Construction of new buildings
- Acquisition of collections or historic sites
- Conservation of collections
- Long-term maintenance or curatorial work beyond the award period
- Reconstructing historic properties
- Moving historic properties or work on moved historic properties that are no longer eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)
- Cash reserves, endowments, revolving funds, or fundraising costs
- Work performed prior to announcement of the award
- Work on sites owned by the funding agency
- Lobbying or advocacy activities
- Costs for work already completed or funded through other federal programs
- Miscellaneous costs, contingencies, reserves, and overhead
In August 2023, a total of $9,693,464 was distributed via 12 awards ranging from $700,000 to $750,000 through this program. In May 2022, a total of $7,275,000 was distributed via 11 awards ranging from $325,000 to $750,000. For FY 2021, a total of $7,275,000 was distributed via 11 awards ranging from $217,000 to $750,000. Refer to the Award file for additional information.
Contacts:
Program Staff
(202) 354-2020
STLPG@nps.gov
Agency Address
National Park Service (NPS)
1849 C Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20240
Contact Notes:
Questions should be directed to the program staff.
Applications must be submitted online at www.ecivis.com/grants.gov.
The agency address provided is for reference purposes only.
Files:
NOFA File: US16823_NOFA_FY2024.pdf (170.7 Kb)Other Pre-Award File: US16823_Overview_FY2024.pdf (148.9 Kb)
Award File: US16823_Award_FY2024.pdf (1.0 Mb)
Application File: US16823_Application_FY2024.zip (3.3 Mb)
File Notes:
The NOFA file contains the full solicitation for this program. The Application folder contains required forms for submission, as well as detailed guidance on the submission of budgets. The Overview file contains general program information. The Award file contains information regarding previous award recipients.
| Project: | Downtown Attica Revitalization Subgrant Program (22.1 Mb) |
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| Applicant: | Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana dba/Indiana Landmarks |
| Summary: |
The purpose of this program is to support the rehabilitation of historic properties to foster economic development of rural communities. Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana dba/Indiana Landmarks requested and received $650,000 to establish a local subgrant program to provide needed funding to downtown building owners to undertake repair and rehabilitation of historic buildings. The goals of this project are to support the rehabilitation and preservation of historic buildings and to foster economic development in the downtown area. The subgrant program will have a minimum grant request of $10,000 and a maximum of $100,000 and require a minimum 10 percent match from subgrant applicants. |
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