SAVING HISTORIC PLACES GRANT - Round 2 Application period Open
PAWV is currently accepting applications for Round 2 of the Saving Historic Places Grant Program. Grant applications are due Friday, November 17, 2023, at 5:00 PM to info@pawv.org.
General Program Information
The Preservation Alliance of West Virginia (PAWV) is the statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to historic preservation in the Mountain State. PAWV created the Saving Historic Places Grant Program in 2019, to provide funding to help communities save the places that matter most to them. In 2021, PAWV received a Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior to expand this program and has approximately $60,000 to award in grants for the Round 2 application period.
The purpose of the Saving Historic Places grant program is to save certified historic buildings in rural communities from demolition by neglect. To qualify for this grant, buildings must be either:
Priority will be given to projects that will:
The purpose of the Saving Historic Places grant program is to save certified historic buildings in rural communities from demolition by neglect. To qualify for this grant, buildings must be either:
- Individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places, or
- Listed as a contributing building in a National Register Historic District.
Priority will be given to projects that will:
- Restore service to a vacant building,
- Stabilize the envelope of a structure to prevent further degradation,
- Involve a National Historic Landmark or an individually-listed structure in the National Register of Historic Places,
- Provide a benefit to rural communities with poverty levels higher than the West Virginia median poverty rate of 17.9%,
- Involve a historic building categorized as one of the following three themes important for West Virginia's rural heritage:
- Agriculture,
- School, and/or
- Industry.
- Create either permanent jobs, new housing units, heritage tourism opportunities, OR businesses, and
- Secured matching non-federal funds.
Eligible Costs
Applicants may apply for funding for pre-development and construction purposes. Pre-development costs may not exceed 20% of the total project cost, and proposed pre-development expenses must contribute to the construction work being proposed. Applicants are not required to include pre-development costs if they are not needed for the project.
All physical preservation work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation, and all projects shall adhere to all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes such as the National Historic Preservation Act and local historic preservation ordinance, if one exists. This grant cannot be used retroactively for pre-award costs, and no work can be started on a grant-funded portion of the project prior to the grant award and approval from the National Park Service.
This grant can be used for a broad range of services for the purpose of stabilizing a certified historic building. This request should be dependent on your building needs. Eligible costs can include, but are not limited to:
All physical preservation work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation, and all projects shall adhere to all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes such as the National Historic Preservation Act and local historic preservation ordinance, if one exists. This grant cannot be used retroactively for pre-award costs, and no work can be started on a grant-funded portion of the project prior to the grant award and approval from the National Park Service.
This grant can be used for a broad range of services for the purpose of stabilizing a certified historic building. This request should be dependent on your building needs. Eligible costs can include, but are not limited to:
- Roof replacement and repair
- Masonry repointing
- Foundation treatment
- Porch repair
- Window rehabilitation/reconstruction
- Door rehabilitation/reconstruction
Eligible Applicants
- Tax-exempt entities
- Government entities
- Public institutions
- Private individuals (must show a public benefit for project)
- Businesses (must show a public benefit for project)
Grant Award Amounts
Grant requests can range from $10,000 - $60,000. Note only $60,000 is currently available for this application period.
This is primarily a reimbursable grant opportunity, but in some cases, project costs may be dispersed sooner. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you think your project will need grant funding up-front, include that information in your application narrative. A fraction of the grant award may be dispersed once a contract is signed with a consultant and/or contractor approved by the National Park Service, and the remainder of the award will be reimbursed upon project completion and approval by the National Park Service.
Applicants must demonstrate a 15% cash or in-kind match for this project. Federal funds cannot be used as a match for this project. In-kind matches must be pre-approved by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia.
This is primarily a reimbursable grant opportunity, but in some cases, project costs may be dispersed sooner. This will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you think your project will need grant funding up-front, include that information in your application narrative. A fraction of the grant award may be dispersed once a contract is signed with a consultant and/or contractor approved by the National Park Service, and the remainder of the award will be reimbursed upon project completion and approval by the National Park Service.
Applicants must demonstrate a 15% cash or in-kind match for this project. Federal funds cannot be used as a match for this project. In-kind matches must be pre-approved by the Preservation Alliance of West Virginia.
Additional Program Requirements
- All grant projects must follow OMB regulations 2 CFR 200 and the Historic Preservation Fund Manual.
- All projects will be reviewed and approved for compliance with Sections 106 (54 USC 306108) and 110f (54USC 306107) of the National Historic Preservation Act in coordination with the West Virginia State Historic Preservation Office.
- All projects will be reviewed and approved for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
- All projects must post project signage to notify the public of federal and PAWV involvement.
- All projects receiving repair assistance must enter into a preservation covenant. A preservation covenant must be executed for a five-year agreement period for grant awards $50,000 and under. For grant awards over $50,001, the preservation covenant will be for a 10-year agreement period.
- All projects must be in compliance with the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA). Work done to alter the property should be in compliance with all applicable regulations and guidance.
Grant Submission Due Date & Requirements
Grant applications are due by 5pm on Friday, November 17, 2023. It is preferable that applications be sent as one .pdf file by email to info@pawv.org. Paper applications will be accepted by mail at our office located at 421 Davis Ave. #4, Elkins, WV 26241, but an email should be sent confirming the paper application is being mailed.
Grant application packets must have 1 copy of the following items:
For questions or if you need assistance completing this application, please email info@pawv.org or call 304-345-6005.
Grant application packets must have 1 copy of the following items:
- Completed and signed application form,
- A minimum of 3 letters of support for the project,
- 5-10 recent photos of the project and areas of need,
- Copy of a recent bank statement or bank account record (within 30 days) showing the applicant has adequate financial resources to pay for any upfront costs of the project,
- A completed project budget worksheet (excel file),
- Estimates provided within the last 90 days for proposed work. Estimates must be provided for both predevelopment and construction costs. Estimates must be submitted on company letterhead and should also demonstrate the company’s ability to comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archeology and Historic Preservation. All consultants must meet the qualifications outlined in 36 CFR Part 61.
- If applicable, submit architectural drawings, engineering specifications, or master plans for your proposed project. (These can be submitted as separate .pdf documents.)
For questions or if you need assistance completing this application, please email info@pawv.org or call 304-345-6005.
