CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WVDN) – An additional opportunity to apply for FY 2025 matching Historic Preservation Survey and Planning Grants is now available through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH). Funding for Survey and Planning Grants is appropriated by the United States Congress for preservation efforts through the National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund.
Grant funds are awarded on a matching basis. The deadline for receipt of applications is 11:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. Grant information and access to the GOapply online grant application portal, are available at https://wvculture.org/agencies/state-historic-preservation-office-shpo/grants/ or contact Randy Hill at (304) 558-0240 ext. 270 or Randall.Hill@wv.gov.
Certified Local Governments (CLGs), State or local government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations or firms, and educational institutions are eligible to apply. Eligible projects include architectural and archaeological surveys, preparation of National Register of Historic Places nominations, heritage education programs relating to preservation activities (i.e. hands-on window or masonry workshops), pre-development activities, and comprehensive planning projects. Funded projects must be completed by Dec. 31, 2026.
A competitive process is used to determine the recipients. An outside grant panel reviews and makes recommendations to the West Virginia Archives and History Commission. The final decision will be made by the Commission. The projects are selected based upon how they best meet the established priorities and criteria stated in the grant application packets. All grant monies must be administered in accordance with federal and state requirements. The announcement of grantees is planned for July 2025, contingent upon receipt of an allocation by the National Park Service.
