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Survey and Planning Grants Survey and Planning 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 Survey and Planning Grants NOTICE OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR STATE FISCAL YEAR 2026 (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026 Please contact Mary Dunne prior to beginning your application to discuss funding availability and project eligibility. mary.
dunne@ct. gov or 860-500-2356. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) offers Survey and Planning Grants for a variety of historic preservation planning purposes.
These grants are part of a state commitment to provide increased funding for open space, farmland preservation, historic preservation and affordable housing.
Grant Application Lifecycle Grant categories include: Historic Resources Inventories Historic Resources Inventories create detailed records of historic buildings, sites, structures and/or objects within a defined geographical area, or multiple resources related to a theme, throughout the state. These documents are based on archival research, field work and photography.
Planning and Pre-Development Grants Historic Designation Reports Survey and Planning Grants can be used to fund a variety of historic designation reports, including: National Historic Landmark Nominations National Register of Historic Places Nominations Connecticut State Register of Historic Places Nominations Local Historic District or Properties Reports Municipal Historic Preservation Planning Reports These reports can assist a municipality with integrating historic preservation and a community’s cultural resources into the local planning and design process.
Survey and Planning Grants can be used to hire a qualified consultant to complete pre-development studies on historic resources owned by Connecticut 501(c)3 or 501(c)13 nonprofits or municipalities, or if a municipality has a financial interest in the resource.
Eligible activities in this program area include the following: Historic Structures Reports Feasibility or Adaptive Reuse Studies Structural Soundness Studies Condition Assessment Reports Architectural Plans and Specifications Local Preservation Partners Grant These grants provide matching reimbursement to Connecticut 501(c)3 and 501(c)13 nonprofits for projects that advance the goals of the State Historic Preservation Office through education, awareness, promotion, outreach and visioning initiatives.
See our Application and Guidelines for Local Preservation Partners Grant Except where indicated, all work must be completed by a consultant who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards . In most cases, this will be an architectural historian, architect, or engineer. Project consultants cannot be preselected, and any potential consultants cannot play any role in the design of the project or application.
The use of state and/or federal funds requires an open bidding process. SHPO accepts applications on a rolling basis, and all complete applications will be reviewed and considered for funding. Once an application is reviewed, SHPO will contact you with any questions or to request points of clarification.
If your application is complete, it will be placed on the next available agenda of the Historic Preservation Council, which meets the first Wednesday of each month. Application and Guidelines Vendor Profile and W-9 Forms State Nondiscrimination Form B Direct Deposit Form for Municipalities Direct Deposit Form for Non-Profits State-wide Historic Preservation Plan 2018-2023 Certificate of Eligible Actual Costs (CEAC)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Connecticut municipalities and 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(13) nonprofit organizations that have had tax-exempt status for at least two years, or those with less than two years but can demonstrate at least a 5-year history of s…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows generally $10,000 or less; up to $50,000 when funds are available. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Partners in Preservation Grants is funded by Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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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.
Historic Restoration Fund Grants (HRF) is sponsored by Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). This program provides matching, reimbursable grants for the maintenance and repair of historic building fabric and character-defining features for sites listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places. Religious buildings are eligible if they are owned by a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(13) nonprofit or have at least a 20-year lease.