Arkansas Historic Preservation Program

 
Historic Preservation
Restoration Grants
 
Highfill School
Highfill, AR – Benton County
 
Purpose of the AHPP
Grants
 
The purpose of the grant programs is to
encourage and promote preservation of
Arkansas’s historic resources by providing
financial assistance for preservation,
restoration and rehabilitation of historic
properties.
 
Warren Depot – Warren, AR
Bradley County
 
AHPP grant programs strive to:
 
Help keep historic properties in use
 
Assist in keeping historic properties sound,
safe, comfortable and viable
 
Aid in identifying and prioritizing building
or property deficiencies
 
Assist in meeting the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of
1990
 
Former 1
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 Presbyterian Church – Des Arc,
Prairie County
 
Structurally Sound
 
Projects that address deficiencies that affect the structural integrity of the building
 
Identify Deficiencies
 
Projects that keep moisture from
entering the building
 
Safe and
Comfortable
 
Projects that address issues of
occupant safety or threats to the
property
 
ADA
Requirements
 
Projects that address
issues related to
compliance with the
American’s with
Disabilities Act of 1990.
 
Historic Preservation Restoration Grants
Option 1
 
For properties listed in the Arkansas Register of Historic Places or
non-contributing properties in a National Register Historic District
To aid in completing work that would make a property National
Register eligible.
Grant amounts up to $10,000 (maximum project $15,000)
Property 
MUST
 be listed in the National Register when work is
completed.
Requires a cash match 1/3 of the total project cost
Available to individual private property owners
 
Private
Residence –
Little Rock, AR
(Hillcrest
Historic District)
 
Historic Preservation Restoration Grants
Option 2
 
Must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Must be owned by a not-for-profit organization [501(c)(3)] or county
or city government.
Minimum grant amount of $10,000 (min. project cost $15,000)
Requires a cash match, 1/3 of the total project cost
Requires the donation of a conservation easement
 
Coston Building
Osceola, Mississippi County
 
Historic Preservation Restoration Grants
Option 3
 
Cemetery must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places
 
Available to non-profit organizations (501 (c) 3) and units of local government
 
Grant amounts $5,000 to $9,999
 
Requires match, 20% of the total project cost, which 50% may be in-kind labor or
donations
 
Preservation – repairs to
deteriorated or threaten elements
 
Conservation - Cleaning
 
Stabilization
 
Restoration
 
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Letters of Intent
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March 2024
Application
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May 2025
Project
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November 2023
Applications
Open
 
June/July 2024
Award
Announcements
 
Apply at: 
www.arkansaspreservation.com
  under HPRG
 
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The AHPP's County Courthouse Restoration Subgrants have been used
to help restore 79 historic county courthouses and courthouse annexes
in 67 of the state's 75 counties since they were created in 1989, helping
to extend the lives of structures that hold vital links to community pride
and local history.
 
Contact Info:
Heather Carter
heather.carter@arkansas.gov
 
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The Public Art Grant Program assists communities that participate in
the Main Street Arkansas program in the planning and implementation
(including purchasing and commissioning works of art) of public art for
places viewable by the public within the Main Street district and on
gateways to Main Street districts.
 
Contact Info:
Greg Phillips
Greg.phillips@arkansas.gov
 
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City and county governments in Arkansas that participate in the AHPP's
Certified Local Government (CLG) program are eligible for pass-through
grants from the federal Historic Preservation Fund. CLG pass-through grants
can be used for a variety of local historic preservation projects, including
architectural surveys of historic sites or districts, preparation of nominations
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historic district commissions.
 
Contact Info:
Iain Montgomery
Iain.montgomery@arkansas.gov
 
Heather Carter
(501)324-9883
Heather.carter@arkansas.gov
 
www.arkansaspreservation.com
 
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Historic 
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Not necessary to be on
National Register
Can even be gone!
Historic 
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Happened at that site
Historic 
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But no living person
“Historic” = 50 or more years ago
 
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Sponsor pays ½
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AHPP pays ½
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Sponsor installs and maintains
the marker, but state owns it
AHPP will help promote the
sponsor’s dedication
ceremony
 
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Go to:
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Historical Marker Program
Application 
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Ordering 
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It’s a lengthy process! Stay patient 
Give me a call and I’ll help!
(501) 324-9789
Ashley.Sides@arkansas.gov
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  1. Historic Preservation Restoration Grants Highfill School Highfill, AR Benton County

  2. Purpose of the AHPP Grants The purpose of the grant programs is to encourage and promote preservation of Arkansas s historic resources by providing financial assistance for preservation, restoration and rehabilitation of historic properties. Warren Depot Warren, AR Bradley County

  3. AHPP grant programs strive to: Help keep historic properties in use Assist in keeping historic properties sound, safe, comfortable and viable Aid in identifying and prioritizing building or property deficiencies Assist in meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 Former 1st Presbyterian Church Des Arc, Prairie County

  4. Structurally Sound Projects that address deficiencies that affect the structural integrity of the building

  5. Identify Deficiencies Projects that keep moisture from entering the building

  6. Safe and Comfortable Projects that address issues of occupant safety or threats to the property

  7. ADA Requirements Projects that address issues related to compliance with the American s with Disabilities Act of 1990.

  8. Historic Preservation Restoration Grants Option 1 For properties listed in the Arkansas Register of Historic Places or non-contributing properties in a National Register Historic District To aid in completing work that would make a property National Register eligible. Grant amounts up to $10,000 (maximum project $15,000) Property MUST be listed in the National Register when work is completed. Requires a cash match 1/3 of the total project cost Available to individual private property owners

  9. Private Residence Little Rock, AR (Hillcrest Historic District)

  10. Historic Preservation Restoration Grants Option 2 Must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places Must be owned by a not-for-profit organization [501(c)(3)] or county or city government. Minimum grant amount of $10,000 (min. project cost $15,000) Requires a cash match, 1/3 of the total project cost Requires the donation of a conservation easement

  11. Coston Building Osceola, Mississippi County

  12. Historic Preservation Restoration Grants Option 3 Cemetery must be listed in the National Register of Historic Places Available to non-profit organizations (501 (c) 3) and units of local government Grant amounts $5,000 to $9,999 Requires match, 20% of the total project cost, which 50% may be in-kind labor or donations

  13. Preservation repairs to deteriorated or threaten elements Stabilization Conservation - Cleaning Restoration

  14. HPRG Timeline HPRG Timeline September 2023 Letters of Intent Open March 2024 Application Deadline May 2025 Project Complete November 2023 Applications Open June/July 2024 Award Announcements Apply at: www.arkansaspreservation.com under HPRG

  15. What other types of grants does AHPP offer? What other types of grants does AHPP offer?

  16. County Courthouse Grants County Courthouse Grants The AHPP's County Courthouse Restoration Subgrants have been used to help restore 79 historic county courthouses and courthouse annexes in 67 of the state's 75 counties since they were created in 1989, helping to extend the lives of structures that hold vital links to community pride and local history. Contact Info: Heather Carter heather.carter@arkansas.gov

  17. Main Street Arkansas Grants (MSA) Main Street Arkansas Grants (MSA) The Public Art Grant Program assists communities that participate in the Main Street Arkansas program in the planning and implementation (including purchasing and commissioning works of art) of public art for places viewable by the public within the Main Street district and on gateways to Main Street districts. Contact Info: Greg Phillips Greg.phillips@arkansas.gov

  18. Certified Local Government (CLG) Certified Local Government (CLG) City and county governments in Arkansas that participate in the AHPP's Certified Local Government (CLG) program are eligible for pass-through grants from the federal Historic Preservation Fund. CLG pass-through grants can be used for a variety of local historic preservation projects, including architectural surveys of historic sites or districts, preparation of nominations for the National Register of Historic Places, development of educational materials for historic property owners, and rehabilitation of local historic structures. CLG grants are often used to provide training and support to local historic district commissions. Contact Info: Iain Montgomery Iain.montgomery@arkansas.gov

  19. Heather Carter (501)324-9883 Heather.carter@arkansas.gov www.arkansaspreservation.com

  20. Arkansas Historical Marker Program Arkansas Historical Marker Program an Arkansas Heritage grant administered by AHPP

  21. What Can You What Can You Commemorate Commemorate With a Historical Marker? With a Historical Marker? Historic places Not necessary to be on National Register Can even be gone! Historic events Happened at that site Historic people But no living person Historic = 50 or more years ago

  22. A Matching Grant for Your Historical Marker A Matching Grant for Your Historical Marker Sponsor pays of marker cost, AHPP pays of marker cost Sponsor installs and maintains the marker, but state owns it AHPP will help promote the sponsor s dedication ceremony

  23. How to Apply for How to Apply for an Arkansas Historical Arkansas Historical Marker Marker? ? an Go to: ArkansasPreservation.com / Programs / Historical Marker Program Application Approval Final Text Ordering Delivery It s a lengthy process! Stay patient Give me a call and I ll help! (501) 324-9789 Ashley.Sides@arkansas.gov

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