Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
This content provides insights into the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) grants aimed at supporting the preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of historic properties in Arkansas. The grants focus on maintaining structural integrity, addressing deficiencies, ensuring safety and comfort, and meeting ADA requirements. Various grant options are available for different types of historic properties, including private residences and properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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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 1st 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 Stabilization Conservation - Cleaning Restoration
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
What other types of grants does AHPP offer? What other types of grants does AHPP offer?
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
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
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
Heather Carter (501)324-9883 Heather.carter@arkansas.gov www.arkansaspreservation.com
Arkansas Historical Marker Program Arkansas Historical Marker Program an Arkansas Heritage grant administered by AHPP
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
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
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
