Rural Revive & Reside Grant Program

Rural Revive & Reside Grant Program is sponsored by Utah State Historic Preservation Office (funding from National Park Service). This competitive grant program provides funding for historic buildings in rural Tier 2 Utah Main Street communities. It focuses on rehabilitating interior ground floor spaces for commercial uses and interior upper floors for housing.

Revive & Reside Grant | Utah State Historic Preservation Office Rural Revive & Reside Grant Utah Main Street is providing funding for historic buildings in rural downtowns throughout Utah. This is a competitive grant program with funding from the National Park Service (NPS).

If you own a historic building in a rural Tier 2 Utah Main Street community, the Rural Revive & Reside grant program can help you revitalize the interior of your property and create new opportunities for housing and business. This grant focuses on rehabilitating interior ground floor spaces for commercial uses, and interior upper floors for housing.

All funding for Urban Tier 2 UMS Communities was awarded during Round 1 of this grant program in FY25 (Feb 2025 - May 2025). No additional funding is currently available for Urban. We are pleased to announce the fourth and final round of our 2026 Rural Revive & Reside grant program.

Applications will be accepted online through September 18, 2026, at 5 p. m. MT.

A total of $90,000 is available. First, read the entire Application Packet. This document includes detailed information about the grant program, policies, and guidelines as well as an example of the application form, an example budget, example grant scoresheet, grant cycle timeline information, and an example of the preservation agreement.

Second, if you don't already have a Unique Entity ID (UEI), you will need to start the process to acquire one right away, as it can take some time to receive one after you have gone through the process. A UEI is required to apply. You can review our detailed instructions on the process below.

Budget Template (Google Sheets) Frequently asked questions Property owners of historic, commercially zoned properties located within rural Tier 2 Utah Main Street communities designated program districts. They are: Tenants of such buildings, or local main street directors, can apply on behalf of above mentioned properties. They will be required to provide additional documentation.

Review the Application Packet for more details. ▸ What can the grant fund? This grant will fund interior projects whose intended use for the spaces, once rehabilitated, is upper floor housing and/or ground floor commercial spaces.

Examples of eligible uses of these funds include (but are not limited to) the following interior work: Improvements exposing, restoring, or replicating historic interior architectural features Installing or repairing a fire suppression system Accessibility updates such as installing stair railings, elevators, grab bars, or other code-required features Electrical or plumbing updates Energy efficiency updates Paint, millwork, or flooring rehabilitation or updates Repair of restorable wood windows and doors Proposed work to the interior of the building must comply with The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and will be reviewed by both NPS and the Utah State Historic Preservation Office to ensure compliance.

▸ What can't the grant fund?

Examples of ineligible uses of these funds include (but are not limited to): Exterior repairs or façade updates New building construction Re-creation of historic properties that no longer exist Long-term maintenance beyond the grant period Properties that are zoned residential and properties housing home-based businesses within the Main Street district Furniture, fixtures, and equipment Electronic security systems Work that took place prior to the grant project period ▸ How much can the grant fund?

The funding range for this project is $25,000 to $50,000 . If you request less than $25,000, your project will be considered ineligible and the application will not be reviewed. The amount of grant funding requested will factor into the application's overall score (see the sample Subgrant Scoresheet in Appendix D for details).

UMS retains the right to award less funding than the amount requested in the application. This grant requires a match equal to 25% of grant funds awarded. (See the Application Packet for more details.)

▸ How can I apply? Applications must be submitted online through our Application Form . The online application form DOES NOT save progress.

You must write and save your application materials on your own documents and equipment prior to submitting your application. You will not be able to edit or see your application after you have submitted. ▸ When are applications due?

Applications will be accepted through September 18, 2026 , by no later than 5:00 pm MT. If you would like UMS staff to review your application prior to submission for completeness, you can submit it no later than September 11, 2026 , at 5:00 pm MT via our completeness form . UMS staff will review and provide feedback if there are any incomplete portions.

You MUST save all application responses and materials on your own device to re-submit through the official form after the completeness review has been provided to you. What buildings are eligible?

Must be a historic building Must be mixed-use or commercial Must be individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a contributing building within a National Register Historic District Must be located within the designated boundaries of a rural Tier 2 Utah Main Street Community downtown district.

Rural Tier 2 UMS communities are: If the building received a Revive & Reside Grant in previous rounds, the building cannot receive funding in future rounds. what to include in your application Unique Entity ID (UEI) instructions (PDF) Instructions to obtain a UEI in SAM. gov (PDF) Written responses to all application form questions.

Required budget template with your project details. Photos of the interior and exterior of the building. Letters of support.

(1 is required, maximum of 3) Map indicating where the building is located. The Early Staff Review Form is an optional early submission where UMS staff will review the application for completeness only, not the merit or quality of the application. The deadline for early review is September 11, 2026, at 5:00 pm MT.

Public Notice for Grant awardees Round Three's Rural Grant Awardees (PDF) Round Two's Rural Grant Awardees (PDF) Round One's Rural Grant Awardees (PDF) Round One's Urban Grant Awardees (PDF) Please note that the above information is a summary, and it is recommended to review the Application Packet and Budget Template in full prior to writing your application. You can also consult with Utah Main Street and SHPO staff with any questions.

The Revive & Reside subgrant program is part of the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization grant program. The Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) is the primary federal funding source for preservation grant programs as well as for the activities of state and tribal Historic Preservation Offices.

Funding levels for the HPF, and programs like Paul Bruhn, are established annually and are appropriated from a dedicated fund of offshore oil and gas leases (the HPF is not funded by taxpayers). We encourage you to apply for our grant program and revitalize your historic building. Our team is available to answer questions about the application process.

Chelsea Gauthier - [email protected] - (801) 535-2501 Jansen Bennett - [email protected] - (801) 245-7273 Rural Revive & Reside Questions: [email protected] - (801) 535-2503 Our divisions shape Utah's culture through service, art, museums, historical preservation, and education: Utah Division of Arts & Museums Utah Division of Indian Affairs Utah State Historic Preservation Office Utah State Library Division Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs