The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking applications for its 2023 Diamonds in the Rough Grant to restore or reconstruct the facades of buildings that have been heavily altered over the years.
Donor Name: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/08/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $20,000
Grant Duration: 10 months
Details:
The purpose is to return them to their historic appearance and potentially qualify them for historic designation (local or national). These grants are part of the SHPO’s Preserving Oregon Grant Program. These grants are funded in part by the Oregon Cultural Trust.
Funding Information
Grant funds may be awarded for amounts up to $20,000.
Project Dates
- Project start with signed agreement – July 1, 2023
- Project completion and Reporting deadline – April 30, 2024
Organization and Project Eligibility
- Nonprofits, local governments, and private property owners are eligible to apply.
- Buildings must have heavily modified primary facades and
- Clear evidence that substantial portions of the historic facades are still there, covered by newer materials, or
- Historic photos or original drawings that provide clear evidence for guiding the restoration/reconstruction. Lower priority will be given to applications that propose work based on speculation or generic designs rather than historical evidence for that specific building.
- Funds from this grant program may not be claimed for the federal rehabilitation tax credits.
- Buildings taking advantage of Oregon’s Special Assessment of Historic Properties program may qualify if they meet the “heavily modified primary facade” requirement.
- All work must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties .
- New additions are not eligible for funding.
Grant Review and Selection
Following the grant deadline the application will be reviewed by staff to make sure it is complete. You will be contacted if the application needs any technical revision. Once applications pass the technical review, a committee will review and score them using the following criteria and priorities. The recommendations are considered and the final selection is made by the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation.
Criteria
- The level of preservation of character-defining features.
- The project has a well-prioritized, clearly explained work plan with an appropriate level of detail and realistic cost estimates.
- Demonstrated community need for and benefit from the project.
Priorities
- Commercial or public buildings in Certified Local Government communities, designated Main Street areas, or local or National Register historic districts.
- Projects that will generate dramatic “before-and-after” results, a high level of transformation.
- Geographic diversity.
- Project readiness, including matching dollar share in-hand.
For more information, visit Diamonds in the Rough Grant.
