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Historic Development Grant Program (Courthouse Round) is a grant from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development that funds the preservation and redevelopment of Tennessee's historic courthouses. More than $5 million was allocated in the most recent round to renovate and preserve these historically significant buildings.
Applications are reviewed by TNECD Rural Development staff with assistance from the Tennessee Historical Commission and scored on community need, project need, and project impact. Eligible applicants are entities holding title or a lease to a certified historic courthouse in eligible Tennessee counties. Matching funding requirements vary depending on the county's tier designation.
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– The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) announced today the latest recipients of Tennessee Historic Development Grants. For this round of funding, the program will fund projects that facilitate the preservation and redevelopment of Tennessee’s historic courthouses.
Applications were accepted by TNECD and reviewed by Rural Development program staff with assistance from the Tennessee Historical Commission (THC). Applications were scored based on community need, project need and project impact.
“Tennessee is home to some of the nation’s most beautiful and historically significant courthouses, and we are proud to announce additional funding today that will support their continued revitalization,” said Deputy Governor and TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter. “Thank you to the Tennessee Historical Commission for its partnership on this program.
We look forward to seeing how these investments strengthen local communities and drive long-term growth and prosperity statewide. ” County officials from distressed and at-risk counties had the opportunity to apply for a grant up to $500,000 for the rehabilitation of their county courthouses listed on the National Register of Historic Place or a courthouse eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Proposed work was approved by the THC as meeting the Secretary of Interior Standards for Rehabilitation.
“We’re proud to partner with TNECD on this terrific program that not only restores historic buildings but also strengthens communities across the state by rehabilitating properties that are integral to the daily life of Tennesseans,” said THC interim executive director and State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) Miranda Montgomery.
The THC’s mission is to protect, preserve, maintain and administer historic places and encourage the inclusive diverse study of Tennessee’s history for the benefit of future generations.
The grant recipients include the following county courthouses: Chester County – $481,182 Dickson County – $500,000 Lauderdale County – $500,000 Lawrence County – $500,000 Pickett County – $500,000 Weakley County – $500,000 Various criteria must have been met for a structure to receive a grant.
Eligible properties that qualify as certified historic structures as well as information about the grant, eligibility and application can be found here . About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) TNECD is the state’s primary agency committed to fostering economic growth through job creation and community development.
By attracting new corporate investment and facilitating the growth of existing businesses, the department works to strengthen Tennessee’s competitive landscape. Additionally, TNECD strives to increase the economic prosperity for all Tennesseans by providing grants to communities statewide, helping them to become vibrant, business-friendly environments where companies can flourish. For more information, visit us at tnecd.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Entity holding title or lease to certified historic courthouse in eligible Tennessee counties. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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