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Find similar grantsCertified Local Governments (CLG) Grants is sponsored by Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). This federal program, administered by the Utah SHPO, promotes historic preservation at the local level. Certified Local Governments are eligible to receive matching grants for eligible historic preservation projects.
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Certified Local Governments – CLGs | Utah State Historic Preservation Office Community preservation and revitalization The CLG program is designed to promote historic preservation at the local level. This is a federal program through the National Park Service and administered by the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Qualified local governments become "certified" and are eligible to receive matching grants from the SHPO.
A Certified Local Government (CLG) is a local government (city or county) that has been ‘certified’ by the National Park Service and is eligible to apply for federal grants for historic preservation.
CLGs enjoy a partnership with the state and federal agencies that have the primary responsibility for promoting historic preservation in the U.S. As such, CLGs are able to tap into the expertise and resources of these agencies in order to help address their local preservation issues. View our Utah CLG Handbook (PDF) for more information. Local governments must meet certain qualifications to become "certified".
. These include passing a historic preservation ordinance and appointing a Historic Preservation Commission. Example of a historic preservation ordinance (Google Doc) Appoint a historic preservation commission of at least 5 members.
Try to fill at least two of the positions with “professionals”—that is, people who have a college degree or professional training as an architect, historian, architectural historian, or archaeologist. If there are no professionals in your community who are able to serve on the commission, then this requirement can be waived. Other financial incentives for local communities There are other financial resources available for communities.
Click links below for more information: Historic Tax Credit Program Only Certified Local Governments can receive grants. Utah has 67 CLGs and funding is available every January for eligible grant projects. Require a 50/50 match of local funds or in kind.
Grant Awards are limited to a maximum of $20,000 depending upon project type. Applications are due by the second Friday in February each year. Grant cycle runs from April 1 to August 31 of the following year.
A CLG may only have one active grant at a time. Preservation Agreements are required and signed by the property owner for Development Projects.
A list of Eligible Grant Projects (PDF) CLG Development Grants (PDF) Our divisions shape Utah's culture through service, art, museums, historical preservation, and education: Utah Division of Arts & Museums Utah Division of Indian Affairs Utah State Historic Preservation Office Utah State Library Division Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified local governments (cities or counties) in Utah that have been certified by the National Park Service as Certified Local Governments (CLGs). Requires a 50/50 match of local funds or in-kind contributions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows maximum $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Certified Local Governments (CLG) Grants is funded by Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Utah. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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