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# Rural Nebraska Historic Preservation Grant - Nebraska State Historical Society [](https://history. nebraska.
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 * 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, including museums and historical societies, in rural Nebraska communities with populations under 30,000. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 - $75,000 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.
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.