Preservation Maryland

Projects must be located in the state of Maryland

Non-profit organizations and local jurisdictions are eligible to apply.

Stabilization or acquisition of endangered historic properties

Feasibility studies, architectural plans, structural assessments, and historic structure reports

Projects benefiting archaeological resources including curatorial services

Repair and restoration of historic materials

Educational, research, and planning efforts related to resource preservation

Organizational development for local preservation organizations – including but not limited to:

• Board and volunteer development
• Establishing strategic planning goals
• Membership development
• Marketing plans
• Fundraising activities
• Media relations
• Collaborative projects are encouraged

Legal services engaged to protect endangered historic resources – including structures, sites, archaeological resources, or the creation or strengthening of a local preservation ordinance

Specifications for Fiscal Year 2023

The minimum grant is $1,000 and the maximum grant is $10,000. Application deadline is March 31, 2023.

Criteria for grant awards

The following criteria will be used by the selection committee to evaluate and select projects for funding, on a competitive basis, that meet the purposes and priorities of the Heritage Fund:

• Relative historical and cultural significance of the resource(s)
• Urgency of the need for financial assistance
• Provision for long-term resource preservation
• Administrative capability of the applicant
• Extent to which the project stimulates or promotes other preservation activities
• Educational value of the project
• Demonstrative and innovative value of the project
• Extent to which the project leverages other sources of financial assistance
• Readiness of the applicant to initiate and complete the project
• Extent to which the project contributes to the equitable geographic distribution of Heritage Fund money across the state

Terms

Funds will be disbursed on a reimbursable basis.

When relevant, all work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

A cash or in-kind match of at least 10% is required.

Any materials or publicity produced in relation to the project must include the following citation: “Funding for this project was provided in part by Preservation Maryland and the Maryland Historical Trust.” Copies of the materials should be submitted to Preservation Maryland.

Grant award recipients may apply for the same project or site one year after the award date.

Projects must be completed within one year of grant approval.

Award recipients must submit a brief recap of their project and at least two photos of completed bricks and mortar projects or alternate forms of documentation for other projects.