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Preservation Heritage Fund is sponsored by Landmarks Illinois. This grant program provides funding to organizations across Illinois that are leading historic preservation projects of significant structures under threat of demolition, requiring stabilization, reuse, or structural evaluation, or needing evaluation for landmark eligibility. These small grants aim to spark community engagement and boost local fundraising efforts.
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Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Program | Landmarks Illinois Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Program | Landmarks Illinois About the Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Program Landmarks Illinois’ Preservation Heritage Fund grants are intended to provide monetary assistance to significant structures or sites in Illinois that are under threat of demolition, in imminent deterioration, in need of stabilization, in need of structural or re-use evaluation, or need to be evaluated for landmark eligibility.
The Preservation Heritage Fund was established in 2004. (Photo: Glidden Homestead, Dekalb) Preservation Heritage Fund grants fund the following project types: Engineering, architectural, and feasibility studies Surveys and National Register Nominations Preservation ordinance support Is your project or organization eligible for a Landmarks Illinois Preservation Heritage Fund Grant?
Read our guidelines below to learn about grant eligibility, types of projects, size of grants, how to apply and the grant review process. Landmarks Illinois Preservation Heritage Fund Grants are awarded two times a year. Below are our grant application deadline dates as well as a link to our online application form.
Previous Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Recipients Learn about previous Landmarks Illinois Preservation Heritage Fund Grant Recipients. Questions? Contact Suzanne Germann, Director of Reinvestment: (312) 922-1742 extension 225 or click here to send her an email .
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Organizations in Illinois leading historic preservation projects of significant structures. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $1,000 - $4,000 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.
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