Overview
Two grant programs are available to help municipalities support their historic preservation efforts: the federal Historic Preservation Enhancement Grant (HPEG) and the State-funded Supplemental CLG grant
The Historic Preservation Enhancement Grants (HPEG):
Through this program, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) administers federal funds to help municipal historic district commissions enhance their administrative capabilities, strengthen local preservation programs, and produce public education materials and activities.
2020 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
The Supplemental Certified Local Government Grants (SCLG):
SHPO provides these state-funded grants to municipalities to support a wide range of historic preservation planning activities. SHPO accepts applications on a rolling basis as long as funds are available.
Eligibility
Before you can apply for either grant, your municipality must be approved as a Certified Local Government (CLG) by the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. Contact the CLG Coordinator, Mary Dunne at mary.dunne@ct.gov or 860-500-2356 for details. Find a current list of Connecticut CLGs here.