The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) offers matching grants for rehabilitation work that supports the preservation of historic resources listed in the National Register of Historic Places or for significant work contributing toward identifying, preserving and/or interpreting archaeological sites.
Donor Name: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State: Oregon
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/13/2022
Size of the Grant:$20,000
Details:
Preserving Oregon Grant Programs funds are to be used for:
- rehabilitation work on properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places, or
- significant work contributing to identifying, preserving and/or interpreting archaeological sites.
Funding Information
Grant funds may be awarded for amounts up to $20,000.
NOTE: Grant funds are still unstable due to the impacts of COVID-19, the total award amount will be determined at the time of the grant awards.
Eligibility Criteria
Historic Properties Grant Eligibility
- Properties must be listed on the National Register of Historic Places, either individually or as a “contributing” property in a Historic District, to qualify for funding.
- Commercial or depreciable properties that are taking advantage of the federal investment tax credit cannot include these grant dollars in the expenses for the tax credit.
- Interior work will be considered on a case-by-case basis depending on the significance of the interior and its public value.
- All work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties Examples of eligible projects include: roof and gutter repair, foundation work, structural stabilization, replacement of deteriorated historic features, and weatherization.
Archaeology Grants Eligibility
- Field-based research projects concerning the documentation of archaeological sites, structures, and artifacts are eligible, including:
- Conservation and stabilization of specific archaeological sites and monuments;
- field or experimental testing of new or developing methods and materials for identification or conservation;
- development, testing or implementation of heritage management plans; programs promoting public awareness of and education about the value and fragility of cultural resources;
For more information, visit Preserving Oregon Grant.
