The Hingham Historical Commission is accepting applications for grants from the Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust.
Donor Name: Town of Hingham
State: Massachusetts
Town: Hingham
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/22/2022
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Details:
The $1.35 million Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust is the result of a negotiation between the Town and the MBTA. The purpose of the trust is to offset any negative impacts caused by the Greenbush Commuter Rail line on the Town’s historic resources and unique character. The trust fund is administered by the Town Treasurer in consultation with the Historical Commission.
Funding Information
- The Historical Commission awards a maximum total of $100,000 annually.
Uses of Funds
- Funds from the trust may be used for building, structure or landscape preservation, stabilization, protection, rehabilitation, and restoration; for physical improvements to public spaces; or to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal, state or local building or access codes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible Applicants include the Town, individual property owners, and non-profit organizations that own or lease an historic resource. Projects must be undertaken on properties located in the historic districts abutting the Greenbush Right of Way. Routine maintenance projects are not eligible.
For more information, visit Greenbush Historic Preservation Trust Fund Grants.