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Find similar grantsHistoric Restoration Fund Grants (HRF) is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development. Offers matching, reimbursable grants for restoration, rehabilitation, and archaeology at sites listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places.
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Historic Restoration Fund Grants Historic Restoration Fund Grants If you are viewing this version of CT. gov, you are using an unsupported browser or you are in Internet Explorer 9 using compatibility mode. This means that the design and layout of the site is not fully supported, however the content of the site is still fully accessible and functional.
For the full website experience, please update your browser to one of the Internet Explorer 10 or higher. High Contrast Mode On or Off switch Historic Restoration Fund Grants (HRF) Historic Restoration Fund (HRF) grants: Who can apply to the HRF program: Non-profits (501C3 and 501C13) and municipalities. What can the HRF program fund: Maintenance and repair of historic building fabric and character defining features.
What types of buildings can the HRF program be used on: Buildings that are listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places either individually or as a contributing resource to a district. To check if the building is listed, search the address on our GIS website here: https://conncris. ct.
gov/ The building must be owned by the non-profit organization/municipality or have at least a 20-year lease. What is the size of the grants: Grant awards range from $5,000 to $200,000. Is there a required match: Yes, a one-to-one match is required.
Grants are paid on a single-payment reimbursement basis following project completion . Federal funds and other non-state funds can be used as a match. Is every organization awarded a grant: This is a very competitive grant program with a yearly budget of $1 million.
If your organization is not awarded a grant, we welcome you to apply in a subsequent year. HRF grants are awarded in January of each year. What is the schedule to apply: The next available round of funding will be available in January 2027.
Beginning in January 2026, all applicants must schedule a 30-minute TEAMs meeting to discuss their project. During the TEAMs meeting, a link will be provided to an online form that will serve as a Letter of Intent to apply. The Letter of Intent is due by the end of March 2026.
Applicants will be notified by May 2026, if they have been invited to complete a full application. A mandatory pre-application workshop will be held in mid-June 2026. Applicants will be given a link to the application at this workshop.
Applications are due at the end of October 2026. CT SHPO and Circuit Riders from Preservation Connecticut will review all applications. Applicants will be notified late November 2026, if their application has been selected to be placed on the Historic Preservation Council agenda for final funding approval.
The Historic Preservation Council will meet in January 2027 to vote on the applications. All applicants with items on the agenda are required to attend the January meeting. A mandatory post-application workshop will be held in late February, and will cover contracting, bidding, CHRO requirements and project management.
Construction should begin in Spring 2027. Monthly check-ins are required. All projects must be completed in 2 years.
What information is needed in an application: SHPO scores each application using a rubric. Criteria 1: The scope of work consists of technical information including: project description, design development drawings, plans and specifications, budgetary breakdown, and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards compliance.
(5 points) Criteria 2: The applicant demonstrates clear preservation priorities including: documentation of the building or site’s condition, a list and corresponding timeline of necessary rehabilitation or restoration, documentation of an ongoing maintenance plan. (3 points) Criteria 3: The applicant demonstrates the extent and nature of public support from: appropriate users, community leaders, and public officials.
(3 points) Criteria 4: The project complies with relevant state laws and policies. Projects involving ground disturbance must contact CT SHPO staff archaeologists.
(1 point) Criteria 5: The applicant demonstrates fiscal and administrative capability by including: authorization to apply by the board or governing body, a legal opinion that the organization may place the required preservation restriction on the parcel, and documentation of funding available to complete the project in its entirety.
(3 points) Additional points will be given to: First time grants in a community and projects in underserved communities. What happens after the grant is completed: A preservation easement/restriction is required to be filed on the land records.
For more information, please read SHPO’s easement information here: EASEMENT INFORMATION Where does the grant money come from: HRF Grants are funded by the Community Investment Act (also known as Public Act 05-228), which was signed into law on July 11, 2005. The Act provides increased funding for historic preservation as well as open space, farmland preservation, and affordable housing.
Is there funding to help get ready to apply for an HRF grant: Our Survey and Planning grants offer funding towards the creation of plans and specifications, structural analysis, design and construction level drawings, the creation of bid documents and more.
For information, please read SHPO’s Survey and Planning grant information here: SURVEY AND PLANNING GRANTS Can homeowners or for-profit developers use this program: No. Homeowners should look into the Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit: HHTC For-profit developers with historic buildings should look into the: Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit and the: Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Sample Materials from 2024: CT SHPO HRF Pre-Application Presentation CT SHPO HRF Pre-Application Information Packet
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Municipalities and 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(13) nonprofit organizations in Connecticut. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $200,000 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.
DECD Community Investment Fund (Bridgeport Business Alliance Grants) is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). A five-year grant program supporting new and existing small businesses looking to scale. Funds can be used for operating expenses. Priority is given to minority, women, disabled, and veteran-owned businesses and those in distressed municipalities.
The Youth Service Corps Grant Program is a grant from the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) that funds Youth Service Bureaus providing prevention, intervention, and treatment services for at-risk, delinquent, pregnant, parenting, and troubled youth. Youth Service Bureaus are agencies operated by municipalities or designated private agencies that coordinate and implement services for youth from birth to age 18. Bureau operations must include an Advisory Board, an annual plan, and accountability to elected municipal officials. Grants provide $10,000 per participating youth or young adult plus 15% for program administration. Eligible applicants are municipalities of priority school districts as described in Connecticut General Statutes section 10-266p. No specific deadline is listed.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.