Historic Restoration Fund (HRF) grants (Connecticut)

Historic Restoration Fund (HRF) grants (Connecticut) is sponsored by Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). HRF grants fund the maintenance and repair of historic building fabric and character-defining features for properties listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places. A one-to-one match is required, and grants are paid on a single-payment reimbursement basis.

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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 Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Certified Local Government (CLG) Grants Get details on how to apply for federal and state support for municipal historic preservation initiatives.

Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentive Eligible applicants can earn a 20% federal tax credit for qualifying historic rehabilitation projects. Good to Great Grant Program Find funding for capital projects that link art, history and tourism in ways that enable cultural and historical sites to enhance the visitors’ experience.

Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit Homeowners can apply for a 30% return of up to $30,000 on the rehabilitation of their historic home listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places. Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Learn how to qualify and apply for a 25% state tax credit on expenses used to rehabilitate a certified historic structure.

Historic Restoration Fund Grants (HRF) Municipalities and 501(c)3 and 501(c)13 nonprofit organizations are eligible for matching, reimbursable grants of up to $200,000 for restoration, rehabilitation, and archeology at sites listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places. Search the State for Information on Grants Awarded NOTE: Applications for the Threatened Properties Fund (TPF) Grant are not being accepted at this time.

Learn about this program, which has supported restoration of historic properties damaged by unanticipated man-made or natural acts. NOTE: The Institutional Support for Capacity Building Grant for Historic Preservation Nonprofits is Now the Local Preservation Partners Grant. Please find application and guidelines on the Survey and Planning Grants Page.

Get guidelines and forms to apply for grants to promote research, education and historic preservation planning. Historic preservation projects funded with state or federal funds require the use of consultants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications Standards. New!

Apply for funding to help pay for basic utilities and maintnenance bills for designated historic resources Survey and Planning Grants Discover a variety of grants and programs that support planning and development for historic preservation projects.