The Town of Castle Rock has launched the Downtown Historic Preservation Grant to preserve historic buildings that contribute to the charm and character of Downtown.
Donor Name: Town of Castle Rock
State: Colorado
Town: Castle Rock
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
The purpose of the new Downtown Historic Preservation Grant program is to provide monetary assistance for exterior rehabilitation and restoration of historic properties within the Downtown Overlay District. The intent is to preserve the historic fabric of Downtown buildings and seek to better ensure their long-term viability, regardless of their historic landmark status.
Prioritization
The Historic Preservation Board and Town Council will consider grant applications based on the following priorities:
- Whether the property already has a Landmark Designation
- Properties with National or State Landmark Designation take priority over Locally Landmarked properties
- The request is for matching funds for an already-awarded State Historic Fund grant or other National grant for historic preservation
- The property is not landmarked but is in need of restoration/rehabilitation, as determined by the Historic Preservation Board
- The building faces Courthouse Square (Douglas County building at 301 N. Wilcox Street, surround by Fourth Street, Wilcox Street, Third Street, and Jerry Street)
- The property is within Downtown Core District, as defined in Downtown Overlay District
- Whether the property is owned or leased by a non-profit organization
- The project meets the Secretary of Interior Standards for historic preservation
- The applicant’s ability to provide the required matching funds and to complete the project
Funding Information
The maximum grant request is $25,000 per calendar year per project.
Eligibility Criteria
Any property within the Downtown Overlay District is eligible to apply for a grant as long as the following are met:
- Buildings with historic landmark designation OR building must have been built at least 50 years ago
- Building does not require landmark designation but must demonstrate historical significance
- Building exhibits the architectural integrity of the era during which the building was constructed, associated with an historic event or person, or other historical significance as determined by the Historic Preservation Board
- Applicant must submit proof of matching funds The property owner may apply for the grant or the tenant of the property, with the owner’s consent.
Property owners or tenants interested in applying for a Downtown Historic Preservation Grant would need to submit a complete application packet to the Historic Preservation Board staff liaison for consideration by the Historic Preservation Board and by Town Council. The application must include:
- Pre-application meeting with staff
- Grant Application with property owner’s signature
- Existing Photographs of the Property
- Historic photographs of property, if available
- Statement of historical significance
- Project Description/Narrative
- Elevations of the proposed changes
- Specifications of proposed materials, including a materials and color exhibit
- Proposed budget
- Project timeline/schedule, including projected completion date
- A minimum of three construction bids from contractors licensed and registered with the Town of Castle Rock, Building Department
For more information, visit Town of Castle Rock.
