The Maine Historic Preservation Commission anticipates awarding up to $100,000 in 75:25 matching grants in 2024 for the preparation of National Register nominations, architectural or archaeological surveys, and preservation planning, education, development, or pre-development projects statewide. For development and pre-development projects eligible historic buildings and sites are those that are listed in the National Register of Historic Places either individually or as contributing resources in a National Register listed historic district. Eligible applicants are limited Certified Local Governments, state agencies, county governments, municipal governments, educational institutions, and private non-profit institutions as defined by the Internal Revenue Service. Projects must be directed by persons with professional credentials as defined by the Department of the Interior. The deadline to submit an application is December 13, 2024. The Commission's Grants Manual provides information about eligible projects and expenses, as well as the project selection process, including selection criteria. For an application form and grants manual, contact Christi Chapman-Mitchell, Maine Historic Preservation Commission, 55 Capitol Street, 65 State House Station, Augusta, ME, 04333-0065, or visit the Commission's website at http://www.maine.gov/mhpc/grants
The Maine Historic Preservation Commission receives Federal financial assistance for the identification and protection of historic properties; under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the U. S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or handicap in its federally assisted program.