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The Historic Community Buildings Grant Program is a grant from the Maine Historic Preservation Commission that funds the preservation and rehabilitation of historic community buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Funded by a $10 million bond approved by Maine voters in November 2024, the program is distributing funds through multiple grant rounds.
Round 1 applications were due December 5, 2025, with award decisions announced in January 2026. Eligible applicants are governmental and nonprofit organizations that own historic community buildings on the National Register. Additional rounds are anticipated as bond funding is disbursed.
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Historic Community Buildings Grant Program | Maine Historic Preservation Commission National Register of Historic Places Historic Community Buildings Grants Other Granting Organizations Protection and Community Resources Historic Community Buildings Grant Program The Maine Historic Preservation Commission is pleased to announce that Round 1 of the Historic Community Buildings grant program is now open.
Applications are due on December 5, 2025, and decisions will be announced at the end of January 2026. The Historic Community Buildings grant program is funded by a $10 million dollar bond that Maine voters approved in November 2024. It is anticipated that funding from the bond will be awarded in three grant rounds.
2025 Historic Community Building Grant Manual HERE Find frequently asked questions HERE Updated 11/19/2025 ROUND 1 OF APPLICATIONS IS NOW CLOSED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A complete application INCLUDES each of the following: Completed application in Microsoft Forms with supplementary documentation.
Please note, you are unable to save the form and go back to edit later. Choosing Submit at the end of the form sends the application to us for review. We recommend using a working paper form in Word found HERE and then copy and pasting into the digital form once completed.
Supplementary documentation submitted with application: Cost proposals from contractors Resumes for donated labor. Attach resumés for all persons to be valued for match purposes at more than the state minimum wage. See Chapter 7.
8 of the Grant Manual. Resumes for contractors who provided cost proposals, and any architects, engineers, consultants, conservators, or other professionals who have either provided project drawings and specifications or will be providing project oversight or other services (if known at time of application). Resumes should highlight experience working with historic buildings.
Copies of completed drawings and specifications, assessments, stabilization plans or historic structure reports if appropriate. 2025 Budget Worksheet HERE Photographs. See Chapter 6.
11 of the Grant Manual. Signed and completed application certificate and checklist HERE How to complete the application and submit documentation Step 1. Ensure all required supplementary material is completed.
Step 2. Complete Microsoft Form Application found HERE and submit. Please note, you are unable to save the form and go back to edit later.
We recommend using a working paper form in Word found HERE and then copy and pasting into the digital form once completed. Step 3. Complete Application Checklist and Certificate document located HERE Checklist and Certification must be printed, signed by hand, and scanned as a PDF.
Step 4. Once the application has been received, a response email will be sent to the email address indicated on the application to upload supplementary materials. Response email will be sent during our normal business hours, M-F 8am-5pm.
Email will come from Lauren. Swain@maine. gov Step 5.
Upload supplementary materials, see above for list of requirements. Step 6. You are done.
Notices of grant decisions will go out in late January/early February 2026. For help submitting application and unloading supplementary materials, or if you require an accommodation to submit, contact Lauren Swain lauren. swain@maine.
gov or 207-287-5434 For more information about the program, contact kirk. mohney@maine. gov or 207-287-3811
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Governmental and non-profit organizations owning historic community buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Funding amounts vary based on project scope and sponsor guidance. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
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