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Historic Preservation Fund is a grant from the Nebraska State Historic Preservation Office that provides funding through the Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation (RNHP) Grant Program for physical preservation of historic structures in rural Nebraska communities. Funded through a $350,000 National Park Service Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant, with $328,000 available for sub-grants, awards range from $10,000 to $75,000.
Eligible properties must be listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places or as a contributing property in a listed historic district, or determined eligible for listing. Properties must be located in rural Nebraska communities with a population of less than 30,000. Eligible applicants are property owners, including nonprofit organizations.
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# Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation Grant - Nebraska State Historical Society The Nebraska State Historical Society was founded in 1878 by citizens who recognized Nebraska was going through great changes and they sought to record the stories of both indigenous and immigrant peoples. It was designated a state institution and began receiving funds from the legislature in 1883.
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gov/historic-preservation/rural-nebraska-historic-preservation-grant/#) * View All Nebraska Sites * Nebraska History Museum * Scout Merit Badge Workshops * Historical Marker Equity Program * National Register of Historic Places * Semiquincentennial Commission * Nebraska Statewide Cemetery Registry * Willa Cather National Statuary Hall Selection Committee * Heritage Hero Award Recipients * Research, Reference, & Genealogy * Digital Collections Portal * Manuscript Finding Aids * Moving Image Inventories * Sound Recording Inventories * Nebraska State Historical Society * Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation Grant # Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation Grant The Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation (RNHP) program will provide grants to owners of historic properties in rural Nebraska communities.
The program is funded through a competitive sub-grant program from the National Park Service. Nebraska was among eleven other recipients to receive funding from the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program. History Nebraska, through the Nebraska State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), was awarded $350,000 to support the RNHP sub-grant program (P22AP01544).
Of the initial award, $328,000 will be made available for sub-grant awards. The objective of the Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation Grant Program is to support the rehabilitation of historic structures at the national, state, and local levels of significance in order to rehabilitate, protect, and foster economic development in rural communities.
This program will fund physical preservation projects, including architectural and engineering consultation (up to 20% of the total project cost) for historic sites located in Nebraska’s rural communities with a population of less than 30,000. Grants will be awarded from $10,000 up to $75,000.
Properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places individually or as a contributing property in a National Register listed historic district or properties determined to be eligible for listing may benefit from this grant. To confirm registration status, you may search online at history. nebraska.
gov/historic-preservation/national-register-historic-places or contact the State Historic Preservation Office at 402-613-1591 or hn. hp@nebraska. gov. _Recipients of the grant will be announced May 12, 2023, following the National Register Review Board Meeting in Lexington, Nebraska.
Click here to learn how to join the meeting in person or virtually. _ Want to learn more? Watch this webinar that explains the program.
2022 Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation Grant Information Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation Grants Manual FAQ Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation Grant Application Submission Checklist ### Frequently Asked Questions ##### How much funding is available? $327,890 will be available for grant awards. Awards will range in amounts between $10,000 to $75,000.
The grants can fund up to 90% of the total project costs. ##### Is there a required match? Yes.
Grants will require a 10% cash match. In-kind matches do not qualify. The 10% match is of the total cost of the project, not the grant amount.
Example, if your project’s total cost is $50,000, the applicant needs to have $5,000 in cash match. ##### What buildings are eligible? Structures must be either on the National Register of Historic Places, individually or contributing, or be eligible for listing.
All standing structures, including private homes, are eligible. Private homes may only use the funds for exterior projects only. ##### What if my building isn’t listed on the National Register of Historic Places?
If your building is not listed, you must reach out to our State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to receive a letter stating the building is eligible. Note: by the end of your project, your unlisted building will need to be listed in order to fulfill the grant requirements.
Applicants that are individuals, Local Governments, Historical Societies, non-profit organizations, unincorporated businesses, and for-profit corporations are all eligible to apply. ##### This grant is for rural communities? Yes.
This grant is unique as it is for communities with a population of 30,000 or less as reported by the 2020 U.S. Census. Suburbs of a major city are not included. ##### When will the grant be available?
The grant application will be open beginning December 12, 2022. Applications will be due before March 1, 2023, at midnight. The application form will be available on this web page through the platform Apply.
##### When will the grant awards be announced? Grants awards will be announced May 12, 2023. ##### How long do I have to use the funds?
The grant has a 3-year timeline, so all projects will have until August 2025 to be completed. ##### What type of work is ineligible for the grant? For a full list of activities that are not covered by the grant, please review the FAQ page.
##### How can I learn more? The files in the Resources box should help to answer any other questions you may have. If you still have questions, please email Betty Gillespie at betty.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status applying for properties under the category of 'Museum/Historical Society Buildings'. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies 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.
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