Overview

This grant provides technical assistance and emergency repairs to historic and archaeological resources in Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties that were impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

Only hurricane-related damage is eligible for grant assistance. Grant awards range from $2,500–$500,000.

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Eligibility

To be considered for this grant:

• Properties must be listed on the National Register or determined eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. (Properties are usually 50 years of age or more).
• The full funding for the project must be available and restricted for the purposes of this project as of the date of the application. If you are requesting progress payments, you must have the funding for the first phase of the project.
• You are reimbursed upon the completion of the project. SHPO can reimburse applicants for projects that have already been completed.
• All projects must follow the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
• Properties owned by religious organizations are not eligible.
• If your new project involves the restoration of a property or any design work, you must have plans and specifications completed by a Historical Architect that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards under 36 CFR Part 61.
• All plans and specifications must be reviewed and approved by the SHPO prior to work commencing. The development of plans and specifications are eligible expenses under this grant.
• SHPO may reimburse property owners for projects that have been completed or where a contract has been signed with a contractor prior to September 1, 2013.
• All projects, whether public or private properties, require a Preservation Restriction. See below.
• All properties must be insured.

Forms/Documents

Preservation Restrictions

• For Public Properties
  • Preservation Restriction Sample for Public Properties
  • Preservation Restriction Instructions for Public Properties
• For Private Properties
  • Preservation Restriction Sample for Private Properties
  • Preservation Restriction Instructions for Private Properties
  • Owner Certification for Private Properties

Forms Required for Application

• Certified Resolutions
• Financing Plan and Budget
• W-9 and Vendor Profile Forms
• Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities Form
• Determination of Eligibility Form
• Completed Projects Spreadsheet
• Financing Plan & Budget

Scoring Criteria and Guidance

• For New Projects
  • Score Sheet for New Projects
  • Scoring Guidance for New Projects
• For Completed Projects
  • Score Sheet for Completed Projects
  • Scoring Guidance for Completed Projects

Sample Project Sign

Procurement

• Procurement Checklist for Public Properties
• Procurement Checklist for Private Properties
• Bid Tabulation Spreadsheet

Progress Payment and Closeout Information

• Progress Payment Checklist
• Closeout Checklist
• Certificate of Conformance
• Certificate of Actual Eligible Costs
• Invoice Payment Summary Sheet
• Lien Waiver

CT SHPO Agreement with National Park Service

• Agreement
• Addendum 1

Related Resources

• Links to National Park Service Guidance—Secretary of the Interior's (SOI) Standards, Masonry, Roofing, Windows, Woodwork, Siding
• Building Elevation Guidance
• Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualifications

Apply Now

First, you’ll need to set up a Room Review account to access applications. Find instructions here.

SHPO created two grant applications for this program: one for projects that have been completed and one for projects that have not yet begun. Both applications can be found at the below link:

Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Assistance Grant Applications.

You’ll find the required forms for a complete application in our Forms/Documents tab.

Contact

For additional information or questions, call (860) 500-2347 or email SHPOSandyRelief@ct.gov.