HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is accepting applications for 2007 Historic Preservation Certified Local Government Grants, which help municipalities to preserve their local history.
Approximately $80,000 will be awarded through a competitive selection process contingent on the availability of federal funds.
Grant funds can be used for staffing, training and administration. To be certified, local governments must maintain a historic preservation commission, survey local historic properties, enforce local preservation laws and satisfy other qualifications. Municipalities do not have to achieve CLG status by the time the grant application is due, Nov. 13.
CLGs may also apply for PHMC Historic Preservation Project Grants for projects involving cultural resource surveys, National Register nominations and other areas. For information on certified local governments, contact Michel Lefevre at PHMC at (717) 787-0771.
Applicants for PHMC grants are required to use the Web-based electronic grant application process (eGrant). Exceptions will be made for applicants that do not have access to the Internet. To apply online, visit www.artsnet.org/phmc and follow directions for the electronic application process. Refer to the Guidelines for Applicants for specific grant requirements.
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.