Description
Grants to assist local governments in documenting and promoting the preservation of historic and archaeological sites. Matching grants for local historic preservation projects may be obtained by cities and counties which have been "certified" by the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the National Park Service.

How to Use This Tool
Certification includes passing an approved historic preservation ordinance and appointing a historic preservation commission. The SHPO assists local governments in meeting certification requirements. There are currently over 75 Certified Local Governments in Utah.

Limitations
Local governments are required to match the grant amount on a 50/50 basis with local funds, donations, and services. They are also required to maintain adequate financial and administrative records. Grant applications are sent out in January and must be completed and returned by mid-February. The 16-month grant period runs from April through July of the following year. CLGs may have only one grant at a time, so they are limited to applying only every other year. Most grants are in the $3,000 to $6,000 range. If the proposed activities are eligible, it is almost certain they will receive funding.

Examples
Eligible projects include:

• conducting architectural and archaeological surveys
• nominating properties to the National Register of Historic Places
• printing walking tour booklets
• preparing feasibility studies and working drawings for property improvements
• rehabilitation of National Register properties

Contact
Barbara Murphy
Utah State Historic Preservation Office
300 Rio Grande
Salt Lake City, Utah 84101
(801) 533-3563

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