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Detailing past, current and future legislation in historic preservation and cultural resource preservation, as well as highlight past/current/future policy issues in preservation at the local, state and national levels. 
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Detailing past, current and future legislation in historic preservation and cultural resource preservation, as well as highlight past/current/future policy issues in preservation at the local, state and national levels. 

Announcing the Albina Preservation Initiative - NEW!
Contributed by Restore Oregon
Posted: June 9, 2023

  In an effort to tell an inclusive story of Oregon's past, Restore Oregon, Oregon’s only statewide nonprofit historic preservation organization, is launching the Albina Preservation Initiative—a collaborative...

Lawmakers Introduce School Infrastructure Modernization Act to Help Historic Schools Access HTCs - NEW!
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: May 30, 2023

  From Preservation Action: Lawmakers in the House and Senate introduced legislation that would make it easier to use the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) to rehabilitate historic schools that...

National Park Service Awards $21 Million to Help Preserve African American Civil Rights History - NEW!
Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
Posted: May 30, 2023

  WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $21 million today to 37 projects in 16 states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s African American Civil Rights grant program,...

Legislation to Reauthorize and Increase the Historic Preservation Fund Introduced in House - NEW!
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: May 25, 2023

  From Preservation Action: This week Rep. Mike Turner (D-OH), Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Rep. Mike Carey(R-OH), and Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernandez(D-NM) introduced...

Minnesota Historic Tax Credit Reinstated & Extended - NEW!
Contributed by Rethos Policy Institute
Posted: May 25, 2023

  The Minnesota House of Representatives and Senate have each passed an Omnibus Taxes bill that includes the reinstatement and extension of the state Historic Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit! The...

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Contributed by HistoricFunding.com
Posted: May 11, 2023

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Announcing America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places of 2023
Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: May 9, 2023

  Now in its 36th year, the National Trust’s annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places continues to be a powerful, galvanizing tool for historic preservation, with over...

National Park Service awards $9.7 million to help preserve America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
Posted: May 8, 2023

  WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today awarded $9.7 million to fourteen projects in ten states as part of the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities grant...

Legislation Introduced in House Would Limit Funds Available to the Historic Preservation Fund and ACHP
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: April 26, 2023

  From Preservation Action: A series of harmful bills were introduced in the House that would limit the availability funds for the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), the Advisory...

Underrepresented Communities (URC) Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY2023
Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
Posted: April 19, 2023

  The State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division is now accepting applications for the Underrepresented Communities Grant Program. Before applying, please make sure that you have...

Bills to Enhance Arkansas' Historic Tax Credit Pass State Legislature
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: April 14, 2023

  From Preservation Action: Last week, two bills to enhance and extend the Arkansas Historic Tax Credit program passed the state House and Senate. SB461 increases the overall...

Legislation to Improve and Enhance the Historic Tax Credit Introduced in the House- Take Action!
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: April 3, 2023

  From Preservation Action: Legislation to enhance and improve the federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HTC) was reintroduced in the House by Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Rep....

Preservation Action Submits Testimony to House Interior Appropriations Committee
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: March 26, 2023

  Last week, Preservation Action submitted written testimony to the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee as they work on drafting the FY24...

Biden Administration Releases Budget Request - Includes $177.9 Million for the Historic Preservation Fund
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: March 20, 2023

  From Preservation Action: Last week, the Biden Administration released their FY24 budget request. This includes specific funding requests for the Department of Interior...

Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act Introduced in Senate
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: March 17, 2023

  From Preservation Action: Legislation to enhance and improve the federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HTC) was reintroduced in the Senate by Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sen....

Legislation Introduced in Florida to Establish a State Historic Tax Credit
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: February 15, 2023

  From Preservation Action: Last month, the Main Street Historic Tourism and Revitalization Act (SB 288, HB 499) was introduced in the Florida state House and state Senate....

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Paid Virtual Summer Internships
Contributed by Judy Rodenstein
Posted: January 31, 2023

  Are you, or do you know of a student interested in the preservation, enhancement, and sustainable use of our nation’s diverse historic resources? The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)...

Congress Passes Year-End Omnibus Funding Bill With Record Support for Historic Preservation
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: January 2, 2023

  From Preservation Action: After weeks of negotiations and an additional week long continuing resolution to keep the government open until Dec. 23rd, Congress passed a wide reaching year-end...

Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY2022 Tribal Heritage Grant Program
Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
Posted: December 30, 2022

  The National Park Service's Tribal Heritage Grants Program (THG) is now accepting applications for competitive grants. National Park Service’s Tribal Heritage Grants Program focuses on protecting...

Preservation Action: Three Bills We're Urging Support for in the Final Days of the 117th Congress
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: December 17, 2022

  From Preservation Action: As the current Congress comes to a close, here are three bills that Preservation Action is urging lawmakers to pass in the final days of the session. While...

Urge Support for the National Heritage Area Act
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: December 17, 2022

  From Preservation Action: Urgent action is needed to advance the National Heritage Area Act of 2021 (S. 1942, H.R. 1316). This important bill would create a much-needed uniform system to...

PlaceEconomics: Take Our Prespoll (Looking Toward 2023 for Historic Preservation)
Contributed by PlaceEconomics
Posted: December 14, 2022

  From PlaceEconomics: What will the new year bring for historic preservation? Our last PresPoll of 2022 looks forward to 2023 and asks those who make preservation happen (that means you) what...

Big News for Downtown Rochester and a Landmark Five to Revive
Contributed by The Landmark Society of Western New York
Posted: December 8, 2022

  On Monday, Governor Hochul announced five transformational projects in the City of Rochester that will be funded by Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) Awards totaling $10 million. The first...

Department of Interior Remarks: Preserve Sites Connected to Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley
Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: October 21, 2022

  My name is Brent Leggs and I represent the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which is headquartered in Washington, DC. I’m here today because we’d like the president to use his authority under...

Reminder: Upcoming Deadline for FY2022 African American Civil Rights (AACR)
Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
Posted: October 18, 2022

  Reminder: Upcoming Deadline for FY2022 African American Civil Rights (AACR) Applications are due November 8, 2022 The goal of the African American Civil Rights grant...

Where do Congressional Candidates Stand on Historic Preservation? Check Out the Results of our Candidate Survey!
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: October 14, 2022

  From Preservation Action: With the 2022 midterm elections just around the corner, Preservation Action is excited to announce the results of our 2022 Historic Preservation Congressional...

Save America's Treasures Grant Program Accepting Applications for FY2022
Contributed by States Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
Posted: September 22, 2022

  The National Park Service is now accepting applications for the Save America’s...

House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Bills to Protect Tribal Cultural Resources
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: September 18, 2022

  From Preservation Action: This week, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands held a legislative hearing on the Advancing Tribal...

African American Civil Rights (AACR) FY2022 Application Resources
Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
Posted: September 15, 2022

  The National Park Service announces availability of grant funding through

Announcing Save America's Treasures Grant Recipients for FY2021
Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
Posted: September 9, 2022

  WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services today...

Deadline Reminder for FY2022 History of Equal Rights (HER) Grant Program
Contributed by National Park Service, State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG)
Posted: August 30, 2022

  The State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division is now accepting applications for the History of Equal Rights (HER) grant program. Before applying, please make sure that you...

Preservation Maryland Launches New Service to Aid Organizations With Historic Revitalization Projects
Contributed by Preservation Maryland
Posted: August 24, 2022

  The Revitalization Support Center Joins the Nonprofit’s Historic Property Redevelopment Program to Help Preserve Historic Properties in Maryland. Preservation Maryland is pleased to...

Preservation Action Launches 2022 Historic Preservation Congressional Candidate Survey
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: August 20, 2022

  Preservation Action is excited announce the launch of our 2022 Congressional Candidate Historic Preservation Survey. For the fourth time, Preservation Action is surveying U.S House and Senate candidates...

Preservation Action Launches Initiative Inviting Congress to Visit Historic Tax Credit Projects
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: August 19, 2022

  Preservation Action is launching an initiative to ramp up advocacy efforts around the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act (H.R. 2294, S. 2266) by inviting members of Congress...

House Passes Minibus Including Interior Appropriations Bill
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: July 22, 2022

  From Preservation Action: This week the House passed six of their 12 appropriations bills, 220-207, as part of a minibus spending package (H.R. 8294). This included the FY23 Interior, Environment,...

House Passes Public Lands Bills Establishing New National Heritage Areas
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: July 22, 2022

  From Preservation Action: This week the House passed nine public lands bills, including three bills that establish new National Heritage Areas and legislation to reauthorize the National...

Minnesota's State Historic Tax Credit Expires
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: July 7, 2022

  From Preservation Action: Disappointing news out of Minnesota this week, where the state's very successful Historic Tax Credit program has expired. Minnesota's Historic Tax Credit (HTC) program,...

House Appropriations Committee Releases FY23 Draft Interior Bill Including Support for the HPF
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: June 30, 2022

  From Preservation Action: This week the House Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee held the markup for their FY23 Interior Appropriations...

National Park Visitor Spending Contributed $42.5 Billion to U.S. Economy in 2021
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: June 24, 2022

  WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced that visitor spending in communities near national parks in 2021 resulted in a $42.5 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and...

National Park Service Awards $3.4 Million in Grants to Preserve and Interpret World War II Japanese American Confinement Sites
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: June 22, 2022

  WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today announced $3,405,000 in Japanese American Confinement Sites grants. These funds will support 19 preservation, restoration, and education projects...

Legislation to Temporarily Expand Ohio's Historic Tax Credit Heads to Governor's Desk
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: June 3, 2022

  From Preservation Action: Legislation to temporarily expand Ohio's state historic tax credit program is heading to Gov. Mike Dewine for his signature. S.B. 225, unanimously...

History of Equal Rights Grants Program FY22 Notice of Funding Opportunity
Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service
Posted: May 26, 2022

  The State, Tribal, Local, Plans Grants Division is now accepting applications for the History of Equal Rights (HER) grant program. Before applying, please make sure that you...

Announcing the 2022 Great American Main Street Award Winners
Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: May 25, 2022

  Main Street America is proud to recognize Heart of Biddeford in Biddeford, Maine; Hammond Downtown Development District in Hammond, Louisiana; and Laramie Main Street Alliance in Laramie,...

National Park Service Awards $1 Million to Protect Historic Battlefields in Arkansas, Louisiana and South Carolina
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: May 20, 2022

  WASHINGTON - The National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) today awarded $1,002,112.35 in Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants to the Arkansas Department of Parks,...

Preservation Action Hosts Preservation Month Virtual Congressional Briefing
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: May 20, 2022

  In recognition of National Historic Preservation Month, Preservation Action along with the Historic Preservation Congressional Caucus held a virtual Preservation Month Congressional Briefing earlier...

Seven to Save: 2022-2023 Edition (Preservation League of NYS)
Contributed by Preservation League of NYS
Posted: May 18, 2022

  Since 1999, the Preservation League has highlighted New York’s most endangered historic sites through its Seven to Save program. The League works closely with local advocates over the course of the...

Urge Your Senators to Sign-on to the Bipartisan FY23 Historic Preservation Fund Dear Colleague Letter Today (Preservation Action)
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: May 18, 2022

  From Preservation Action: The appropriations process is in full swing in Congress, which will determine Fiscal Year 2023 funding levels for historic preservation and we need your...

Governor Hogan Signs Historic Tax Credit Bill Into Law
Contributed by Preservation Maryland
Posted: May 16, 2022

  Preservation Maryland’s Director of Government Relations Elly Cowan joined Senator Katie Fry Hester and Isaac Meyer from Compass Government Relations Partners in Annapolis May 16, 2022 as the Historic...

Help Requested Identifying Ukrainian Archival, Cultural, and Scientific Collections Under Threat
Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians
Posted: May 15, 2022

  The US Department of State, the Interagency Working Group on Scientific Collections (IWGSC), the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), and the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative (SCRI) are working...

ACHP Seeks Public Input on Proposal Easing Federal Efforts to Install Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
Posted: May 10, 2022

  Washington, D.C.–The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is seeking public input on a proposed exemption that would release all federal agencies from the requirement to consider the effects...

National Park Service announces $73.6M in Historic Preservation Grants to states and Tribes
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: May 9, 2022

  WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the distribution of $57,675,000 in historic preservation grants for states, territories, and partnering nations, and $16 million to...

The National Trust for Historic Preservation Announces the 35th Annual List of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: May 4, 2022

  Today, we release the 35th annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Each year, this list shines a light on the threats facing some of the nation’s greatest cultural treasures....

400 Years of African American History Commission to award $150,000 in National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Grants
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: May 2, 2022

  WASHINGTON – The National Park Service today announced the availability of $150,000 in National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Grants. This grant program, funded by the 400 Years of African...

National Park Service Awards $3.27 Million to Help Preserve America’s Equal Rights History
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: May 1, 2022

  WASHINGTON – Ten historic sites associated with the preservation of civil rights history in America will receive a combined $3.27 million in National Park Service History of Equal Rights Grants. These...

National Park Service awards $1M to help preserve underrepresented community history
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: April 11, 2022

  WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today awarded $1 million in Underrepresented Community Grants to 22 projects in 16 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. These funds will support...

National Park Service Awards $2.3 Million to Support Community Efforts to Preserve Local History Through Battlefields
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: April 10, 2022

  WASHINGTON - The National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) today awarded $2,347,080 in Battlefield...

National Trust for Historic Preservation Awards 80 Grants to Support Telling the Full History
Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation
Posted: April 10, 2022

  Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced the award of $2.5 million in grants to 80 organizations across 39 states. The grants are awarded through the National Trust’s Telling...

Urge Your Representative to Sign-on to the Historic Preservation Fund Dear Colleague Letter
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: April 10, 2022

  From Preservation Action: Congress is kicking off the appropriations process which will determine Fiscal Year 2023 funding levels for historic preservation and we need your help! The...

Updated Federal Training Course on Working Effectively with Tribal Governments Now Available
Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Posted: March 31, 2022

  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Working Effectively with American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments, an online training course to provide users with a better understanding and greater knowledge of...

National Park Service adds 16 new listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: March 30, 2022

  WASHINGTON – The National Park Service has added 16 new listings to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The 16 new listings across 11 states join 700 sites, facilities, and programs...

President proposes $3.6 billion budget for the National Park Service in FY23
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: March 28, 2022

  WASHINGTON — The Biden-Harris Administration today submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2023. The President’s Budget details his vision to expand on the historic progress...

Urge Your Members of Congress to Co-sponsor the African American Burial Grounds Preservation Act
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: March 19, 2022

  From Preservation Action: Last month, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) introduced the African American Burial Grounds Preservation Act (S....

Director Sams Highlights Billion-Dollar Investment in NPS Infrastructure During Visit to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: March 16, 2022

  WASHINGTON—During a visit to Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (NHS), National Park Service Director Chuck Sams toured a $15.2 million construction project...

President Biden Designates Amache National Historic Site as America’s Newest National Park
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: March 16, 2022

  WASHINGTON — President Biden signed the Amache National Historic Site Act today, designating the Amache site in Granada, Colorado as part of the National Park System. This designation, the first in...

Semiquincentennial Grant Program (State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants - National Park Service)
Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants - National Park Service
Posted: February 26, 2022

  The National Park Service is pleased to honor the 250th anniversary of the United States with the launch of the Semiquincentennial Grant Program. This is a new grant program created by Congress in...

African American Burial Grounds Preservation Act Introduced in Senate
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: February 20, 2022

  From Preservation Action: This week, Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) introduced the African American Burial Grounds Preservation Act (S....

Action Alert: Urge Your Rep to Co-Sponsor the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: February 12, 2022

  From Preservation Action: Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernández (D-NM) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) recently introduced the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act (H.R. 6589)...

Bill Introduced to Permanently Authorize and Fully Fund the Historic Preservation Fund at $300 Million
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: February 7, 2022

  From Preservation Action: This week, Rep. Teresa Leger-Fernández (D-NM) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) introduced the Historic Preservation Enhancement Act...

National Historic Preservation Act as a Model for the Protection of Sacred Places in Other Nations
Contributed by The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
Posted: January 26, 2022

  (WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation recently released a report, The...

Bill to Establish State Historic Tax Credit Introduced in Florida
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: January 22, 2022

  From Preservation Action: Legislation was introduced in the Florida House and Senate to create a state Historic Tax Credit program. The Main Street Tourism and Historic Revitalization...

State Announces $3.46 Million in Capital Grants for Arts, Culture, Heritage and Public Historic Sites
Contributed by R.I. Historical Preservation & Heritage Commission
Posted: January 18, 2022

  PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and the Rhode Island Historical Preservation Heritage Commission (RIHPHC) jointly announced today...

New Report Shows Economic Impact of the Historic Tax Credit
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: January 8, 2022

  A new report from the National Park Service and Rutgers University’s Center for Urban Policy Research, shows the continued economic impact of the Historic Tax Credit (HTC). According to the "Annual Report...

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Offers Free E Learning Courses
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: December 8, 2021

  Interested in learning more about how communities can get involved in federal projects that may affect historic resources? The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is offering several free...

Historic Tax Credit Provisions Not Included in Latest Draft of Build Back Better Act - Take Action!
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: November 6, 2021

  Over the last several weeks House and Senate leaders have been negotiating the Build Back Better Act, President Biden's social infrastructure reconciliation package. As a result, the size and scope of...

Senate Interior Spending Bill Markup Includes Record $180 Million for Historic Preservation Fund
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: October 23, 2021

  From Preservation Action: The Senate Appropriations Committee released a draft of the Senate Interior Appropriations Bill Markup this week. The bill included a substantial...

National Park Service awards $917K in debut of Battlefield Interpretive Grants
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: October 18, 2021

  WASHINGTON - The National Park Service’s American Battlefield Protection Program (NPS ABPP) today awarded $917,173 in Battlefield Interpretation Grants to preservation partners across the country....

Historic Preservation Fund Competitive Grant Programs Accepting Applications
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: October 17, 2021

  From Preservation Action: Several competitive grant programs, funded through the Historic Preservation Fund, are currently accepting applications. Together these programs are helping...

House Committee Advances Bills Protecting Cultural Heritage and Establishing New Heritage Areas
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: October 17, 2021

  This week, the House Natural Resources Committee held a markup hearing on several bills, including legislation that impacts cultural heritage and public lands. The committee voted by unanimous...

Underground Railroad Sites, Programs and Facilities Recognized: Network to Freedom Announces 18 New Listings in 11 States
Contributed by National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom (National Park Service)
Posted: September 30, 2021

  WASHINGTON - The National Park Service is adding 18 new listings to the Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The new listings, alongside 698 others already in the Network, provide insight...

Advocacy Alert: Raise your voice in support of Historic Tax Credits
Contributed by Preservation League of NYS
Posted: September 28, 2021

  From Preservation League of NYS: As you may have heard, the recent U.S. House infrastructure legislation included provisions to improve the federal historic tax credit - improving...

House Committees Begin Drafting $3.5 Trillion Reconciliation Package. Urge Support for Historic Tax Credit Enhancements
Contributed by Preservation Action
Posted: September 11, 2021

  From Preservation Action: This week, House committees began considering their portions of the $3.5 trillion 'Build...

National Park Service and Partner Agencies Announce $15.5 Million in Save America’s Treasures Grants
Contributed by National Park Service - State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division
Posted: September 11, 2021

  The National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS)...

National September 11 Memorial & Museum receives $2.5 million grant from National Park Service
Contributed by National Park Service
Posted: September 7, 2021

  WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) today announced it has awarded the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York City a $2.5 million 9/11 Memorial Act grant. The funding will provide...
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