State Historic Preservation Office Historic Preservation Related Funding Sources Program and Application Information Final Organization/Grant Preliminary Application Dollar Eligible Program Application Due Due Description Amount Match Applicants Contact Name STATE PROGRAMS Ohio History Connection/State Historic Preservation Office Certified Local Encouraged not February 1 Projects to develop comprehensive plans for the $5,000 60 / 40 Certified Local Grants Manager Governments required preservation of historic, architectural, and minimum Governments and State Historic Preservation Office archaeological resources, to survey and/or nominate request. their designated Ohio History Connection properties to the NRHP, to develop master plans Grants administrators 800 East 17th Avenue and/or feasibility studies for NRHP properties, to typically Columbus, OH 43211-2474 acquire and to develop properties listed on the NRHP, $9,000 to (614) 298-2000 and conduct public education programs related to $15,000 (614) 298-2037 (Fax) historic preservation. www.shpo.org [email protected] Ohio History Connection/Local History Office History Fund Early The History Fund (Fund) was created to support the $1,000- 80/20 or Ohio-based, www.ohiohistory.org/historyfund September preservation and sharing of Ohio’s heritage by $20,000 based 60/40 nonprofit funding local, regional, and statewide projects, on project based on organizations in programs, and events related to the broad sweep of category project good standing. the state’s history and pre-history. History Fund category Examples of eligible grants are competitive and require a match from applicants include, recipients. Eligible history projects fall into one of but are not limited to three broad grant categories: "Organizational local historical Development," "Programs & Collections," and "Bricks societies, public & Mortar." libraries, genealogical societies, university archives and special collections, historic preservation groups, archeological societies, county records management offices, and incorporated “friends” groups of any of the above. Ohio General Assembly State Capital Talk to your legislator Capital Bill Biennial state capital appropriations bill funds Varies None State Senator or Representative from your Appropriations Bill by summer of odd- enacted acquisitions, rehabilitation, restoration, and exhibit district. numbered years. spring of even curation for local historical organization www.ohio.gov numbered improvement projects sponsored by state legislators. years. Bill enacted spring of even numbered years. Funded projects are administered by the Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission. Although there is not a formal application process, the commission offers guidance on how to pursue funding on its web site: www.culture.ohio.gov
Ohio Development Services Agency
Page 1 of 8 Final Organization/Grant Preliminary Application Dollar Eligible Program Application Due Due Description Amount Match Applicants Contact Name Economic Development Open Window Provides funds to units of local government to LG Ohio Dept. of Development Program Cycle provide gap financing for local business Community Services Division development. Except for local infrastructure needs, Office of Community Development Economic Development Program funds are repaid to 77 S. High Street the local community's Revolving Loan Fund to Columbus, OH 43216 provide funding for additional business assistance (614) 466-2285 activities. www.odod.state.oh.us
Comprehensive Open Window Provides funds to eligible communities to assist with 50/50 LG Office of Community Development Downtown Revitalization Cycle the development of downtown revitalization Community Services Division Tier One Program planning documents. Ohio Dept. of Development 77 S. High Street Columbus, OH 43216 (614) 466-2285 www.odod.state.oh.us [email protected] STATE PROGRAMS cont. Comprehensive Provides funds to eligible communities to help LG Office of Community Development Downtown Revitalization eliminate blighted conditions, improve infrastructure Community Services Division Tier Two Program and stimulate economic development in central Ohio Development Services Agency business districts. 77 S. High Street Columbus, OH 43216 (614) 466-2285 www.odod.state.oh.us [email protected] Ohio Development Services Agency Microenterprise Business FY 2012: August 3, The Microenterprise Business Development Program LG, NP, NPO Office of Community Development Development Program 2012 provides grants to eligible nonprofit organizations to Community Services Division assist in the development of local microenterprise Ohio Development Services Agency businesses and to create and retain long-term jobs in 77 S. High Street the private sector. Microenterprises are defined as for- Columbus, OH 43216 profit entities with five or fewer employees, one of (614) 466-2285 whom owns the business. www.odod.state.oh.us [email protected] Ohio Department of Natural Resources Natureworks February 1 Nature Works provides up to 75% state 75/25 LG, PD, CD Mary Fitch reimbursement funds for acquisitions, development ODNR, Real Estate & Land Management or rehabilitation of public park and recreation areas. 2045 Morse Road, Bldg. C-4 Columbus, OH 43229-6693 (614) 265-6477 [email protected]
Land and Water February 1 The federal Land & Water Conservation Fund 50/50 All local Mary Fitch Conservation Fund provides up to 50% for acquisition and development subdivisions of ODNR, Real Estate & Land Management of outdoor recreation projects. government 2045 Morse Road, Bldg. C-4 Columbus, OH 43229-6693 (614) 265-6477 [email protected]
Page 2 of 8 Final Organization/Grant Preliminary Application Dollar Eligible Program Application Due Due Description Amount Match Applicants Contact Name Farm and Ranch Lands The Farm and Ranch Land Protection Program (FRPP) Up to 50% of 50/50 LG, NGO U.S. Department of Agriculture Protection Program provides matching funds to help purchase the appraised Natural Resources Conservation Service development rights to keep productive farm and fair market Ohio State Office ranchland in agricultural uses. Working through value of the 200 North High Street, Room 522 existing programs, USDA partners with State, tribal, or conservation Columbus, OH 43215-2479 local governments and non-governmental easement (614) 255-2472 organizations to acquire conservation easements or other interests in land from landowners. USDA provides up to 50 percent of the fair market Ohio Department of Transportation Visit www.dot.state.oh.us and click on Divisions and then Local Programs to access the 2008 Program Resource Guide Transportation Applications are The Federal Highway Administration's Transportation Typical: 80/20 GE, MPD Randy Lane, Program Manager Enhancement Program due to the Enhancement Program provides funds for projects $500,000 to cash only Ohio Dept. of Transportation respective ODOT that surface transportation by improving the cultural, $1,000,000, Office of Local Projects district no later than historic, aesthetic and environmental aspects of no cap 1980 W. Broad St., 2nd Floor May 1 transportation infrastructure. Each state decides how Columbus, OH 43223 to use it's enhancement funds. In Ohio, funds are split (614) 644-8211 between Ohio's 17 MPOs and the rest of the state. www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/LocalPr MPO and statewide funds are distributed ograms competitively. Funds can be used for construction or [email protected] major rehabilitation only.
STATE PROGRAMS cont. Ohio Department of Transportation cont. Transit Enhancement The SAFETEA-LU program requires that recipients of 80/20 GE, PA Federal Transit Administration Funding Federal mass transit funding in urbanized areas with a Region 5 population of more than 200,000 certify that they 200 West Adams Street, Suite 320 will expend one percent of the funds for transit Chicago, IL 60606 enhancements. The funding is part of the Urbanized www.fta.dot.gov Area Formula Program of the Federal Transit Administration. Eligible enhancements include For Northern Ohio: historic preservation, rehabilitation, and operation of Reginald Arkell historic mass transportation buildings, structures, and 312-886-3704 facilities (including historic bus and railroad facilities). Projects must be designed to enhance mass For Southern Ohio: transportation service or use and be physically or Vanessa Adams functionally related to transit facilities. 312-886-0309 National Scenic Byways The National Scenic Byways Program provides Varies 80/20 Shyna Gawell technical and financial assistance to help preserve Ohio Department of Transportation America's scenic roads and promote tourism and Office of Systems Planning and Program economic development. The National Scenic Byways Management Discretionary Grants program provides funding for 1980 West Broad Street byway-related projects each year, as part of the Columbus, OH 43223-1102 Federal Highway Administration's Discretionary 614-728-2065 Grants Program. Projects to support and enhance [email protected] National Scenic Byways, All-American Roads and State-designated byways are eligible. Applications are prepared online but submitted through the State's byway program agency.
Page 3 of 8 Final Organization/Grant Preliminary Application Dollar Eligible Program Application Due Due Description Amount Match Applicants Contact Name Ohio Arts Council (OAC) Sustainability February 1 (odd The Sustainability program provides general Not less than 1:1 CAC, CE, LI, NPO Ohio Arts Council numbered years operating support to arts and cultural organizations $3,000 727 E. Main St. only) across Ohio that make important contributions to the Columbus, OH 43205-1796 health and vitality of our communities. Sustainability (614) 466-2613 grants ensure that public support of the arts www.oac.state.oh.us continues to play an integral role in celebrating the rich past and sustaining the vibrant future of Ohio’s cultural legacy through flexible and reliable funding for annual arts programming. A rigorous application and review process assures citizens and legislators that Sustainability grantees will use public funds resourcefully and responsibly. Organizations must demonstrate excellent artistic, educational and cultural value; responsiveness to their community; credible planning and evaluation strategies; and a high level of financial and managerial accountability. Arts Access March 1 (odd Arts Access grants provide general operating support Up to $5,000 1:1 CAC, CE, LI, NPO Ohio Arts Council numbered years for organizations with annual budgets under $30,000 727 E. Main St. only) to support their ongoing programming. Columbus, OH 43205-1796 (614) 466-2613 www.oac.state.oh.us Ohio Humanities Council (OHC) Major Grants Spring - Humanities must be the central focus. Best suited for $5,001- 50/50 NP Jack Shortlidge Draft: December 15 projects with regional or statewide impact; those $20,000 Ohio Humanities Council Final: February 1 which attract large & diverse audiences, humanities 471 E. Broad Street, Suite 1620 Autumn - institutes for teachers or professionals, film/video Columbus, OH 43215-3857 Draft: July 15 documentaries and media projects. (614) 461-7802 Final: Sept. 1 (800) 293-9774 (614) 461-4651 (Fax) www.ohiohumanities.org Regular Grants Six weeks prior to First business Short term projects of limited scope; one component $2,000- 50/50 NP David Merkowitz or Jack Shortlidge deadline day of each of a larger project which receives funding from $5,000 Ohio Humanities Council month several sources, lectures for special occasions, panel 471 E. Broad Street, Suite 1620 discussion, and other singe-site programs. Columbus, OH 43215-3857 (614) 461-7802 (800) 293-9774 (614) 461-4651 (Fax) www.ohiohumanities.org Mini-GrantApplications accepted year-round Short term projects of limited scope; one Up to $2,000 50/50 NP David Merkowitz (minimum of 6 weeks prior to project component of a larger project which receives Ohio Humanities Council start) funding from several sources, lectures for special 471 E. Broad Street, Suite 1620 occasions, panel discussion, and other singe-site Columbus, OH 43215-3857 programs. (614) 461-7802 (800) 293-9774 (614) 461-4651 (Fax) www.ohiohumanities.org NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS Heritage Ohio Ohio Main Street Program A program of professional advice and guidance in noncash - LG Heritage Ohio the use of the proven Main Street Four-Point technical 846 1/2 East Main Street Approach to start or strengthen revitalization assistance Columbus, OH 43205 efforts. (614) 258-6200 www.heritageohio.org
Cleveland Restoration Society (CRS) Heritage Home Program in Assists owners of older and historic homes in fifteen Fixed rate of 0-2% CRS Property owners in Cleveland Restoration Society Cuyahoga County Cuyahoga County communities with home 3.5% or less. fee based certain Cuyahoga 3751 Prospect Avenue improvement and restoration projects. Terms range on the loan County Cleveland, OH 44115 from 5 to 12 amount communities (216) 426-1000 years $125 www.clevelandrestoration.org origination heritagehomeprogram@clevelandrestorat fee ion.org
Page 4 of 8 Final Organization/Grant Preliminary Application Dollar Eligible Program Application Due Due Description Amount Match Applicants Contact Name NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS cont National Trust for Historic Preservation BARN AGAIN! BARN AGAIN! is a national program that provides noncash - National Trust for Historic Preservation information to help owners of old barns rehabilitate technical 1785 Massachusetts Ave., NW them and put them back to productive use on farms assistance Washington, DC 20036-2117 and ranches. Assistance includes information about (202) 588-6000 demonstration projects, case studies, publications, (800) 944-6847 technical assistance, and an awards program, www.preservationnation.org/issues/rural- which draws national attention to projects that heritage/barn-again/ demonstrate preservation techniques and new uses for older barns. Technical guides, such as the Barn Aid series, provide practical information for owners of historic barns. Cynthia Woods Mitchell February 1 Provides nonprofit organizations and public agencies $2,500 - 50/50 NP, PA, GI National Trust for Historic Preservation Fund for Historic Interiors grants to assist in the preservation, restoration, and 10,000 Cash only 1785 Massachusetts Ave., NW interpretation of historic interiors. Individuals and for- Washington, DC 20036-2117 profit businesses may apply only if the project for (202) 588-6000 which funding is requested involves a National (800) 944-6847 Historic Landmark. Funds may be used for www.preservationnation.org professional expertise, print and video [email protected] communications materials, and education programs. Joanna Favrot Fund February 1 Provides nonprofit organizations and public agencies $2,500 - 50/50 NP, GE National Trust for Historic Preservation grants for projects that contribute to the preservation $10,000 Cash only 1785 Massachusetts Ave., NW or the recapture of an authentic sense of place. Washington, DC 20036-2117 Individuals and for-profit businesses may apply only if (202) 588-6000 the project for which funding is requested involves a (800) 944-6847 National Historic Landmark. Funds may be used for www.preservationnation.org professional advice, conferences, workshops and [email protected] education programs. Jeffris Heartland Fund February 1, Established by the Jeffris Family Foundation to $5,000 - 50/50 NP, LG National Trust for Historic Preservation June 1 and support important historic preservation projects in $50,000 Cash only 1785 Massachusetts Ave., NW October 1 the states of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Washington, DC 20036-2117 Minnesota, Missouri and Ohio. Applicants must be (202) 588-6000 able to demonstate the viability of their project (800) 944-6847 through the submittal of early planning studies, and www.preservationnation.org must be ready for the preparation of a Historic [email protected] Structure Report or other advanced planning studies, leading toward a community-centered capital fund
Page 5 of 8 Final Organization/Grant Preliminary Application Dollar Eligible Program Application Due Due Description Amount Match Applicants Contact Name NON-PROFIT PROGRAMS cont. National Trust for Historic Preservation National Trust Contract the NTHP February 1, National Trust Preservation Funds provide two types Matching 50/50 NP, LG, CDC, CE National Trust for Historic Preservation Preservation Funds Regional Office June 1 and of assistance to nonprofit organizations and public grants are Cash only 1785 Massachusetts Ave., NW prior to submitting October 1 agencies: $2,500 - Washington, DC 20036-2117 application 1) matching grants for preservation planning and $5,000 (202) 588-6000 educational efforts, and (800) 944-6847 2) intervention funds for preservation emergencies. www.preservationnation.org Matching grant funds may be used to obtain [email protected] professional expertise in areas such as architecture, archeology, engineering, preservation planning, land- use planning, fund raising, organizational development and law as well as to provide National Trust Community No deadlines for The NTCIC makes equity investments in real estate The timing of N/A NP, LG, CDC, CE National Trust Community Investment Investment Corporation application projects that qualify for federal historic rehabilitation the equity Corporation (NTCIC) tax credits and when available, state historic tax contributions 1785 Massachusetts Ave., NW credits and New Markets Tax Credits. NTCIC works is flexible and Washington, DC 20036 with a wide variety of property owners including for- negotiable. (202) 588-6001 profit developers, non-profit organizations and local Frequently (202) 588-6436 (Fax) governments. used pay-in ntcicfunds.com benchmarks [email protected] include admission to the LLC, placement in- service, Part 3 approval, and project stabilization. FEDERAL PROGRAMS National Park Service - Department of the Interior Save America's Treasures The U.S. Congress did not renew funding for the NP, GE, SHPO, CFDA # 15.929 federal Save America’s Treasures program for fiscal THPO, CLG, Educ. years 2011 and 2012, and does not plan to re- establish funding.
Preserve America Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, Public Law Designated Office of Preservation Initiatives 112-74, providing appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012, Preserve America Advisory Council on Historic Preservation does not include funds for Preserve America grants. communities, (202) 606-8584 Therefore, NPS will not accept applications or award neighborhoods, Web site: www.PreserveAmerica.gov grants in FY 2012. SHPOs, THPOs, CLGs that have applied for PA status
Page 6 of 8 Final Organization/Grant Preliminary Application Dollar Eligible Program Application Due Due Description Amount Match Applicants Contact Name FEDERAL PROGRAMS cont. National Park Service - Department of the Interior American Battlefield October: January: ABPP supports projects that lead to the protection of $5,000 - Encourage Federal, tribal, state, American Battlefield Protection Program Protection Program Announcement of Close of battlefield land and sites associated with battlefields. $80,000 d, but not and local 1201 Eye Street NW (2255) new FY grant application required governments as well Washington, DC 20005 availability acceptance as private-sector and (202) 354-2037 non-profit [email protected] organizations www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp/funding
National Center for Preservation Technology and Training Preservation Technology & September NCPTT seeks innovative projects that advance the Maximum 1:1 of cash GE, HE, NPO National Center for Preservation Training Grants through Mid- application of science and technology to historic $25,000 or in-kind Technology & Training October annually preservation. PTT grants fund projects that develop services 645 University Parkway new technologies or adapt existing technologies to Natchitoches, LA 71457 preserve cultural resources. (318) 356-7444 ncptt.nps.gov/grants National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Challenge Grant May 1 NEH challenge grants help institutions and $30,000 - 25/75 Office of Challenge Grants CFDA # 45.130 organizations secure long-term improvements in and $1,000,000 National Endowment for the Humanities support for their humanities programs and resources. 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Awards are made to museums, public libraries, Washington, DC 20506 colleges, research institutions, historical societies and (202) 606-8309 historic sites, public television and radio stations, www.neh.gov universities, scholarly associations, state humanities [email protected] councils, and other nonprofit entities. Where clearly related to the humanities, direct expenditures from Challenge Grant awards are allowable for items that have inherent longevity such as renovation of facilities.
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CAC Community Arts Councils NEH owment for the Humanities CD Conservancy districts NGO vernment organization CDC Community Development Corporations NP non-profit organization CE Cultural and Community organizations NPO profit organization
CLG Certified Local Government NPS onal Park Service Educ. Educational Institution NRHP egister of Historic Places GE Government entity NTHP st for Historic Preservation GI Group or individual OAC hio Arts Council HE Institutions of higher education OHC Humanities Council HUD United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ODOD rtment of Development LI Library and other institutions with collections ODOT rtment of Transportation LG Local governments OHPO/OHS a tion Office/Ohio Historical Society
MPD Metropolitan Park Districts PA ublic agencies MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization PD Park districts NEA National Endowment for the Arts SHPO oric Preservation Office THPO oric Preservation Office
SOURCES
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance and Federal Register Programs National Endowment for the Arts; Design Arts Guidelines National Endowment for the Humanities: Overview of Endowment Program National Maritime Heritage Program sub-site, July 1990 National Trust for Historic Preservation: Financial Assistance Programs Report Ohio Arts Council: Guidelines Ohio Arts Council/Ohio Historic Council Joint Program in the Arts and Humanities: New Works and New Ideas; Human Values and the Built Environment Ohio Humanities Council: A Guide to Grants for Public Humanities Programs Ohio Historical Society, Ohio Historic Preservation Office: Certified Local Government Grant Management Manual U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: Programs of HUD
When looking for private foundation funding opportunities, please refer to Charitable Foundations Directory published by Ohio’s Attorney General Office. Also, check with the reference librarian at your local library for grant information. Check with your local city planning department for other possible local programs and information about federal grants administered at the local level.
Publication of this document has been made possible in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service, administered by the State Historic Preservation Office of the Ohio History Connection. The State Historic Preservation Office receives federal assistance from the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Historic Preservation Fund. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, the U.S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability or age in its federally- assisted programs. If you believe that you have been discriminated against, or for further information, write: Office of Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, Washington, D.C. 20240.
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