Harrisburg. PA – The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is now accepting applications for federal Historic Preservation Certified Local Government (CLG) Grants.
Approximately $115,000 will be awarded through a competitive selection process contingent on availability of federal funds.
The CLG program is a partnership among the National Park Service (NPS), states, and local governments. PHMC administers Pennsylvania’s grant program on behalf of the NPS.
Grants are available to support projects in the following categories: shared services/circuit rider; planning; design guidelines or design assistance; National Register nominations; cultural resource surveys; public education; training; revitalization and reuse studies; and program administration. This reimbursement grant program requires a 50/50 match.
The deadline for CLG grant applications is January 13, 2017. Projects undertaken between August 1, 2017, and July 31, 2018, are eligible.
There are currently 45 Certified Local Governments in Pennsylvania.
Municipalities do not have to achieve CLG status by the time the grant application is due, but if awarded a grant, they must have achieved CLG status by the contract start date in order to receive funding.
Grant applicants will need to submit a completed application. For current program guidelines, eligibility information and application instructions, visit the PHMC State Historic Preservation Office webpage at www.phmc.pa.gov/Preservation and click on “Grants and Tax Credits” under the heading “Programs.”
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
MEDIA CONTACT: Howard Pollman, 717-705-8639
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