Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC) are pleased to announce Round 28 of the Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund grant program.
Donor Name: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/18/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000 to $30,000
Details:
The Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund (MPPF) is a 50% matching grant reimbursement program established for the preservation of historic properties, landscapes, and sites (cultural resources) that are listed in the State Register of Historic Places. Properties must be in municipal or nonprofit ownership to qualify for funding.
Amount of Grant Request
- Pre-Development: The minimum grant request is $5,000, resulting in a total project cost of at least $10,000. The maximum request is $30,000, resulting in a total project cost of at least $60,000.
- Development and acquisition: The minimum grant request is $7,500, resulting in a total project cost of at least $15,000. The maximum grant request is $100,000, resulting in a total project cost of at least $200,000.
Eligible Activities/Scope of Proposed Work
- Pre- Development Projects
- Requests may be submitted to conduct studies necessary to enable future development or protection of a State Register-listed property including: the preparation of an historic structures report, feasibility studies, conditions assessments, and archaeological investigations. With planning projects, the architectural/engineering fees to conduct such studies are eligible for reimbursement, as are costs associated with the project sign, and legal ads.
- Development Projects
- Requests may be submitted for construction activities including stabilization, protection, rehabilitation, and restoration. Grant funding (grant plus matching share) can only be used to cover costs of materials and construction labor necessary to ensure the preservation, safety, and accessibility of historic cultural resources. Development of universal access is allowable only as part of a larger project (ideally, no more than 30% of the grant project costs).
Eligible Applicants/Properties
- Non-profit organizations and municipalities who own or have a long-term interest in the property (at least a 25 – 30 year lease) are eligible to apply for funds.
- The property for which assistance is being requested must be listed in the State Register of Historic Places. If you are unsure about your property’s State Register status, you should contact the Massachusetts Historical Commission or your local historical commission before applying for grant funds.
For more information, visit Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund.
