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From Maryland Humanities - A Message from Our CEO on Federal Humanities Funding - NEW! Contributed by Maryland Humanities Posted: April 7, 2025   From Maryland Humanities - A Message from Our CEO on Federal Humanities Funding: Dear Partners and Friends, I want to share some important news regarding the National Endowment...

Navigating Congress and the Administration: Insights from the National Trust’s Latest Webinar - NEW! Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 5, 2025   From the National Trust for Historic Preservation: In February, more than 800 preservation advocates joined the National Trust’s Forum Webinar: Navigating Congress and the Administration...

Preservation Action Submits Testimony in Support of Preservation Priorities to House Appropriations Committee - NEW! Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 5, 2025   This week, Preservation Action submitted testimony to the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee in support of the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and other preservation priorities, as...

Preservation Maryland: Statement on Historic Tax Credit Cut - NEW! Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: April 5, 2025   Statement on Md’s Historic Revitalization Tax Credit Cut BY DANA COHEN | APR 3, 2025 Maryland’s Historic Revitalization Tax Credit remains one of the state’s...

Tell Us Your Story: Navigating Congress and the Administration (National Trust for Historic Preservation) - NEW! Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 5, 2025   From the National Trust for Historic Preservation: Preservation Colleagues, At the National Trust, we believe historic places are more than buildings.

The Role of the National Park Service in Preservation - NEW! Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 5, 2025   From the National Trust for Historic Preservation: The National Park Service (NPS) serves a vital role in safeguarding the historic places that shape our national identity.

Urgent: Oppose the DOGE Defunding of the National Endowment for the Humanities - NEW! Contributed by Maryland Humanities Posted: April 3, 2025   From Maryland Humanities: Last night, we received a letter from Michael McDonald, Acting Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), detailing the unlawful termination...

National Humanities Alliance Statement on Threats to the National Endowment for the Humanities - NEW! Contributed by National Humanities Alliance Posted: April 2, 2025   On Monday, March 31, 2025 we learned that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is targeting the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) with the aim of substantially reducing its staff,...

AAM Statement on the Placing of IMLS Staff on Administrative Leave - NEW! Contributed by American Alliance of Museums Posted: April 1, 2025   On March 31, the entire Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff was placed on administrative leave. Placing the entire staff on administrative leave raises questions as...

Preservation Serves All Americans - NEW! Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 1, 2025   For 75 years, the National Trust has collaborated with many partners, public and private, to protect our nation’s heritage. This work benefits people and communities across the country—in every state...

Updates and Resources on the Impacts of Executive Orders - NEW! Contributed by American Alliance of Museums Posted: April 1, 2025   On March 31, the entire Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) staff was placed on administrative leave. Placing the entire staff on administrative leave raises questions as...

HistoricFunding.com Has Launched - NEW! Contributed by HistoricFunding.com Posted: March 26, 2025   PRESS RELEASE: Contact Information: HistoricFunding.com / PreservationDirectory.com

Mass Layoffs at Government Services Administration Threatens Historic Preservation - NEW! Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 26, 2025   From Preservation Action: Over the last few weeks most historic preservation staff at the General Services Administration (GSA) has been laid off. The GSA manages and preserves hundreds...

Portland State University Moves to Demolish Historic Park Blocks Residence Halls - NEW! Contributed by Architectural Heritage Center/Bosco-Milligan Foundation Posted: March 26, 2025   Portland State University has just filed a 120-day demolition permit for two historic 1930s residence halls adjacent to the Portland Park Blocks, a designated historic site to which these buildings...

Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Bill Introduced - NEW! Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 25, 2025   From Preservation Action: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) recently introduced the Rural Historic Tax Credit Improvement Act (S. 631, H.R....

Future of Two California National Monuments Uncertain - NEW! Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 21, 2025   From Preservation Action: The future of the Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument in California are uncertain after a White House...

The World Monuments Fund Joins the L.A. Conservancy to Support Recovery Following the Wildfires Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy / World Monuments Fund (WMF) Posted: March 20, 2025   World Monuments Fund (WMF) and the Los Angeles Conservancy are thrilled to announce a coordinated effort, alongside the National Trust for Historic Preservation, to document...

Action Alert: Cuts and Mass Layoffs Threaten National Parks Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 15, 2025   From Preservation Action: In recent weeks the Trump administration has announced mass layoffs at the National Park Service (NPS) and other federal agencies, impacting historic and cultural...

Advocacy Alert: State Bill Threatens Landmark Designation Contributed by Historic Seattle Posted: March 15, 2025   This is an update on the state bills impacting landmark designation. On March 10, state representatives in the House voted to pass

Urge Your Member of Congress to Join the Historic Preservation Caucus Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 8, 2025   From Preservation Action: Historic Preservation Caucus recently sent a dear-colleague letter inviting...

New York State Historic Preservation Organizations Speak Out Against the Rewriting of Our History Contributed by Preservation League of New York Posted: March 1, 2025   On February 13, the National Park Service removed all instances of the words Transgender and Queer from the Stonewall National Monument website, as well as other sites and resources referencing LGBTQ+...

Advocacy Alert: HB 1576/SB 5554 Contributed by Historic Seattle Posted: February 19, 2025   From Historic Seattle: This is an update on House Bill 1576 and Senate Bill 5554, which were introduced into the state legislative session in late January. The bill, if passed...

Funding Negotiations Continue in Congress as Deadline Gets Closer Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: February 19, 2025   From Preservation Action: The government is currently operating under a Continuing Resolution that passed in December and runs through March 14th. Negotiations in Congress...

Legislation to Establish and Expand HTCs Introduced in Arizona, Hawaii, Illinois, and Maine Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: February 19, 2025   From Preservation Action: State legislative sessions are underway in states across the country. In many places bills to establish and expand state level historic tax credits have been...

Series of Executive Orders and Actions Impact Historic Preservation Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: February 10, 2025   President Trump was officially sworn-in as President last month. Since then President Trump has issued a series of Executive Orders and agencies have issued Secretarial Orders that effect historic...

Rethos: Sign our Catalyzing Underutilized Buildings (CUB) Tax Credit Statement of Support Contributed by Rethos Posted: February 7, 2025   Rethos is leading a coalition effort to pass the Catalyzing Underutilized Buildings (CUB) Tax Credit at the State Capitol. Modeled on the success of the state historic tax credit, the...

Legislation Introduced This Week Would Eliminate Presidential Power to Designate National Monuments Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 31, 2025   From Preservation Action: This week legislation was introduced in the House and Senate that severely undermines the Antiquities Act of 1906. The Ending Presidential Overreach on Public...

Los Angeles Conservancy: Call For Professionals Who Can Help with Recovery Efforts Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: January 31, 2025   The L.A. Conservancy is forming a network of professionals and service providers interested in helping rebuild Los Angeles. We are calling on professionals, businesses, service providers, and others...

Take Action! Urge Congress to Protect and Enhance the HTC in Tax Reform Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 31, 2025   From Preservation Action: We need your help to protect the federal Historic Tax Credit and enact long overdue changes to improve and modernize the credit. With a series of tax...

Congress Passes CR, Includes Supplemental Disaster Relief Funding for HPF Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 16, 2025   The 118th Congress wrapped up their legislative activity on December 20th. After tense negotiations Congress successfully averted a government shutdown by agreeing to a

New Congress Gets Underway - Important Assignments Take Shape Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 16, 2025   Last week, the 119th Congress officially got underway. The House voted to keep Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as Speaker of the House. This cleared the way for House members to officially be sworn-in...

Historic Beaufort Foundation and National Trust Resolve Dispute Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: January 9, 2025   The Historic Beaufort Foundation and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have resolved concerns over the easement language regarding public visitation to the Robert Smalls House.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin Announces Her Resignation Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: December 30, 2024   WASHINGTON, D.C. – In anticipation of the incoming Administration, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin announced she would be stepping down from her position on...

ACHP Members Approve Streamlining Measure for Certain Housing, Building, and Transportation Undertakings Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: December 23, 2024   Washington, D.C.— Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) members have approved a Program Comment on Certain Housing, Building, and Transportation Undertakings that will make...

Six Tribes Sign Historic Preservation Agreements with National Park Service Contributed by National Park Service Posted: December 11, 2024   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) signed six Tribal Historic Preservation agreements with Tribes across the country in the 2024 fiscal year that ended September 30, transferring to Tribes...

California to Start Accepting Applications for State Historic Tax Credit in January Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: December 3, 2024   This week the California State Park's Office of Historic Preservation announced they would officially start accepting applications for the state's historic tax credit program on Jan. 6th....

Legislation Introduced Directing Interior for Report on Secretary Standards Pertaining to Historic Tax Credits Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: December 1, 2024   Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI) recently introduced H.R. 10116 is the House that would direct the Secretary of the Interior to submit a report to Congress on the interpretation and application...

Applications for Save America's Treasures and HBCU Preservation Grants Now Open Contributed by Posted: November 19, 2024   From Preservation Action: The National Park Service is now accepting applications for the Save America's Treasures grant program and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities...

Legislative Priorities in the Lame Duck Session and Beyond Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: November 13, 2024   From Preservation Action: There are several issues we'll be playing close attention to in the coming weeks and months that could impact preservation. Congress will return to Washington...

Louisiana State Historic Tax Credit Under Threat Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: November 13, 2024   Louisiana's state historic tax credit is currently under threat. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has proposed an overhaul of the state's tax code and in one of these proposals calls for the elimination...

ACHP Announces New Approach for Federal Projects Informed by Native Hawaiian Indigenous Knowledge Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: October 30, 2024   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Demonstrating its commitment to incorporate respect for Indigenous Knowledge into its regulatory processes, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) has approved an

Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument Receives Award for Federal Partnerships in Historic Preservation Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: October 28, 2024   WASHINGTON, D.C.– The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) and the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) today honored the campaign to designate sites in Mississippi and Illinois...

NPS Technical Preservation Services Launches New E-Newsletter Featuring Successful HTC Case Studies Contributed by NPS Technical Preservation Services Posted: October 13, 2024   The National Park Service's Technical Preservation Services recently launched a new e-newsletter, titled Case-Study Snapshots, which features a series of case studies of successful tax...

Where Do Congressional Candidates Stand on Historic Preservation? Check Out PA's Candidate Survey Results! Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: October 12, 2024   From Preservation Action: With the 2024 elections just around the corner, Preservation Action is excited to announce the results of our 2024 Historic Preservation Congressional Candidate...

Congress Acts to Address Annual Funding Deadline, Extension of Emergency HPF Funding Included Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 2, 2024   On September 25, Congress passed a stopgap continuing resolution (CR) to keep the federal government funded at current spending levels until December 20, avoiding the September 30 deadline that would...

Senate Finance Committee Hearing Highlights Bipartisan Support for Expanding the Historic Tax Credit Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 2, 2024   The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing in late July titled, "Tax Tools for Local Economic Development" to explore the effectiveness of key tax incentives in revitalizing communities.

Urge Your Representative to Support National Historic Trail Designation for Route 66 Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: October 1, 2024   Designating Route 66 as a National Historic Trail will have a significant economic impact in the eight states along the iconic route and appropriately recognize the historic roadway ahead of its upcoming...

Additional Resources on Advisory Council on Historic Preservation's Proposed Program Comment. Feedback Due Oct. 9th Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: September 30, 2024   The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is currently seeking feedback and questions on their Program Comment on Accessible, Climate Resilient, Connected Communities. The proposed...

Congress Passes Continuing Resolution- Includes Extension of Emergency HPF Funding Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: September 29, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week, the House and Senate passed and President Biden signed a Continuing Resolution (CR) that extends current funding levels to Dec. 20th....

New Legislation Introduced to Establish Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Park Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: September 28, 2024   From Preservation Action: Legislation was introduced last week in the House and Senate to establish a Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park. The Julius...

National Trust for Historic Preservation Seeking Nominations for America's 11 Most Endangered List Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: September 16, 2024   The National Trust for Historic Preservation is currently accepting nominations for their 2025 List of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. Since 1988, the National...

Announcing Oregon’s Next Contributed by Architecture Foundation of Oregon Posted: September 13, 2024   With great excitement, the Architecture Foundation of Oregon is proud to announce Oregon’s Next. Oregon’s Next recognizes the achievements and community contributions that emerging professionals...

Preservation Maryland Opposes Route of Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project Through Historic Resources & Conserved Lands Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: September 13, 2024   Preservation Maryland joined a growing number of organizations, landowners, elected officials, conservationists, and preservationists in voicing its opposition to the proposed route of the Maryland...

National Park Service Awards $12 Million to Support Preservation in Rural Communities Contributed by National Park Service Posted: September 11, 2024   The National Park Service (NPS) today announced $12.125 million in Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants to 17 subgrant programs in 15 states to support economic development through the preservation...

Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on Community Tax Incentives- Strong Support for Historic Tax Credits Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: September 9, 2024   From Preservation Action: Last month the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on "Tax Tools for Local Economic Development" where the committee heard from panel on several community...

ACHP, Illinois SHPO, GSA Sign Agreement to Preserve Historic Downtown Chicago Skyscrapers Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: September 6, 2024   (WASHINGTON, D.C.)—Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin and Illinois State Historic Preservation Officer Natalie Phelps Finnie signed a programmatic agreement with the...

Hollywood Historic District at Risk due to Proposed Metro K-Line Extension Contributed by Los Angeles Conservancy Posted: September 5, 2024   Metro is in the early stages of planning a northern extension for the K Line, which would create a new subterranean light rail line stretching from West Adams to Hollywood, with three possible routes...

PlaceEconomics Report Responds to Criticism of Historic Preservation From YIMBY Movement Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 31, 2024   From Preservation Action: PlaceEconimics, a private sector firm that focuses on thorough and robust analysis of the economic impacts of historic preservation, recently released The...

National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Preservation Partners Network: Preservation Infographics on Key Issues Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: August 26, 2024   I wanted to let you know of a new resource from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and the National Preservation Partners Network. The Preservation Priorities Task Force (PPTF)...

New Publication: Historic Preservation's Response to the YIMBY Movement Contributed by PlaceEconomics Posted: August 26, 2024   In recent years the YIMBY movement has targeted historic districts in their drive to weaken local land use provisions and allow developers to build ever taller condo buildings, using the pretext...

National Park Service Announces $25.7 Million in Save America's Treasures Grants Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 23, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week the National Park Service announced the recipients of $25.7 million in grants from the Save America's Treasures grant program. Funded...

Preservation Action Launches Congressional Candidate Survey Ahead of November Elections Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 23, 2024   Preservation Action is excited announce the launch of our 2024 Congressional Candidate Historic Preservation Survey. For the fifth time, Preservation Action is surveying U.S House and Senate candidates...

President Biden Establishes Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 22, 2024   Today, during the 116th anniversary of the Springfield Race Riot, President Biden established the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Springfield, IL. The new monument was the site of race...

ACHP Announces Draft Program Comment on Accessible, Climate-Resilient, Connected Communities Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: August 8, 2024   Washington, D.C.—As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s all-of-government effort to accelerate project permitting and reviews to deliver on our infrastructure and clean energy future, the Advisory...

Massachusetts Governor Healey Signs Affordable Homes Act, Expands Historic Rehabilitation Tax Cut Contributed by Preservation Massachusetts Posted: August 8, 2024   [BOSTON, MASS., August 6, 2024] – Preservation Massachusetts congratulates Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll on the passage and signing of the Affordable Homes Act, which...

Interior Department Prepares Nomination of Civil Rights Sites for World Heritage List Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 22, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week the Department of Interior announced that the National Park Service is preparing to potentially nominate 11 sites associated with the U.S...

Biden-Harris Administration Establishes Blackwell School National Historic Site as America’s Newest National Park Contributed by National Park Service Posted: July 17, 2024   WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today formally established Blackwell School National Historic Site in Texas as the nation’s newest national park. The park is the seventh...

House Appropriations Committee Advances FY25 Interior Funding Bill Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 12, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week the full House Appropriations Committee voted to advance the FY25 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations...

ACHP, NCSHPO, and DHS Sign Nationwide Programmatic Agreement for Resilience and Sustainability Projects Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: July 9, 2024   WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO), and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have...

Preservation Action Joins Letter Urging Support for the Cultural Resources Challenge Act Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 5, 2024   This week Preservation Action joined a sign-on letter alongside a diverse group of more than 100 organizations urging Congress to support for the Cultural Resources Challenge Act (H.R. 7936). As...

Advocates Meet With Congress During Historic Tax Credit Advocacy Day Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 28, 2024   The Historic Tax Credit Coalition and National Trust Community Investment Corporation (NTCIC) hosted their annual Historic Tax Credit advocacy day earlier this month, coinciding...

Nearly 100 Members of Congress Sign-on to Bipartisan Historic Preservation Fund Dear Colleague Letter Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 28, 2024   This year 93 bipartisan Senators and Representatives, representing 34 different states and territories, signed on to the FY25 House Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Dear Colleague letter and...

National Park Service Recommends Historic Designation for Rosenwald Schools, Empowering Network to Preserve Legacy of African American Education Contributed by National Park Service Posted: June 18, 2024   WASHINGTON — The National Park Service (NPS) today transmitted a study to Congress, identifying opportunities to establish a national historic site and network program to preserve the legacies of Julius...

President Biden Appoints Three New Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Members Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: June 18, 2024   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin today announced the installation of three new ACHP members: Expert Member Erica Avrami; Tribal Member Amelia...

Underrepresented Communities and African American Civil Rights Grants Now Accepting Applications Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 10, 2024   From Preservation Action: The National Park Service announced they are now accepting applications for the Underrepresented Communities grant program, which is works towards diversifying...

ACHP Chair Asks Congress to Reject Legislative Proposals Allowing Projects to Bypass Historic Preservation Review Process Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: June 5, 2024   Washington, D.C.– On behalf of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), Chair Sara C. Bronin has called on Congress to reject provisions in 15 bills that would exempt certain types of infrastructure...

Cultural Resources Challenges Act Aims to Help NPS to Better Protect Cultural Resources Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 4, 2024   From Preservation Action: Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY) recently introduced the Cultural Resources Challenges Act (H.R. 7936). This bill would provide an additional $250 million...

$5 Million in History of Equal Rights Grants Now Open Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: May 28, 2024   From Preservation Action: The National Park Service is currently accepting applications for $5 million in History of Equal Rights grants. Funded through the Historic Preservation...

Preservation Action Submits Testimony to Senate Interior Appropriations Committee Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: May 28, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week Preservation Action submitted testimony to the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee in support of the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and...

Preservation Action Submits Testimony in Support of Historic Preservation in Appropriations Bills Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: May 14, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week Preservation Action submitted testimony to the House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee in support of the Historic Preservation Fund...

New NPS Resources on Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Resilience, and Historic Buildings Contributed by National Park Service Posted: May 6, 2024   Historic properties can be made more sustainable, energy-efficient, and resilient, improving their performance and use while also preserving their historic character. Doing so not only improves their...

America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places: 2024 List Unveiled Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: May 1, 2024   Today, we unveil the 37th annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. This list spotlights the threats facing significant sites of American history each year. It continues...

Preservation Action Submits Comments to House Hearing in Support of Historic Tax Credit Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 28, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week Preservation Action submitted comments in support of efforts to improve and modernize the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) to the House Ways and Means...

Urge Your Members of Congress to Sign-on to Historic Preservation Fund Dear Colleague Letter Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 28, 2024   From Preservation Action: The appropriations process is getting underway in Congress which will determine funding levels for historic preservation priorities for the next fiscal year. We...

FY25 Appropriations Process Gets Underway in Congress Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 18, 2024   From Preservation Action: The FY25 appropriations process is getting underway in the House and Senate. Hearings are scheduled in the House Appropriations Committee and Senate...

President Biden Signs Executive Order to Strengthen Women's History in National Parks Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 18, 2024   From Preservation Action: Last month, President Biden signed an Executive Order to strengthen the recognition of women throughout National Park Service sites. The order...

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund Allocations That Support Adaptive Reuse of Older and Historic Buildings Announced Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 12, 2024   Today, the Biden administration announced awards for the $20 billion dollar Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). The National Trust for Historic Preservation, with our subsidiaries the National...

Legislation Would Substantially Improve Michigan's Historic Tax Credit- Take Action! Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 9, 2024   From Preservation Action: Legislation was recently introduced in the Michigan House that would significantly improve and expand their state Historic Tax Credit. Most notably, HB...

National Trust for Historic Preservation: Digging into FY 24 Appropriations and the President's FY 25 Budget Request Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 5, 2024   It’s spring in Washington, and the Government Relations team is excited to share several updates from the nation’s capital. Big picture – no sooner was fiscal year (FY) 2024 funding approved...

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Cases That Could Have Limited Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: April 5, 2024   From Preservation Action: Last week, the US Supreme Court refused to hear a pair of cases that could have limited presidential authority to establish new national monuments under the...

White House Releases 2024 Economic Report, Highlights the Federal Historic Tax Credit Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 5, 2024   On March 21st , the White House’s Council of Economic Advisors released the 78th annual Economic Report...

Celebrate Preservation Month This May Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: April 3, 2024   Celebrate Preservation Month this May by putting a spotlight on the people in your community who are doing the important work saving places and building your communities through preservation!

Senators Urge President to Establish Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Monument Contributed by Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Park Campaign Posted: March 26, 2024   This week a group of nine Senators, led by Sen. Richard Durbin(D-IL), sent a letter to President Biden urging him to use his authority under the Antiquities Act to establish...

ACHP Members Approve Groundbreaking Policy Statement on Indigenous Knowledge and Historic Preservation Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Posted: March 22, 2024   Washington, D.C. – Advisory Council on Historic Preservation members today unanimously approved a groundbreaking

President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request- Includes Decrease for Historic Preservation Fund Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 18, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week President Biden released his administration's FY25 budget request, laying out their priorities for the year ahead. The request isn't binding,...

Reports Show Continued Success of the Federal Historic Tax Credit Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 18, 2024   Two recently released reports highlight the success of the federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) and the continued economic impact. The National Park Service released the Federal...

ACHP Announces Program Comment Amendment to Support President Biden’s Broadband Initiative Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: March 15, 2024   Washington, D.C. – Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin today announced her approval of the Amended Program Comment for Federal Communications Projects. The amendment...

Statement by ACHP Chair Sara Bronin on the President's Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: March 15, 2024   The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Following historic progress made under the President’s leadership—with more than 14 million jobs added since...

House Passes Minibus Spending Package - Impact on Preservation Priorities Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: March 13, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week the House passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2024 that includes six appropriations bills, partially funding the government...

ACHP Chair Sara Bronin Releases Recommendations on Federal Historic Preservation Standards Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: March 2, 2024   WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin released her

NPS Issues Reports Highlighting Success of Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: February 27, 2024   The National Park Service issued two reports highlighting the successes of the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program this week. The NPS issued a press release about...

The Preservation League of NYS is Welcoming Applications for its New Capital Grant Program Contributed by Preservation League of NYS Posted: February 19, 2024   The Preservation League of New York State is thrilled to be starting its 50th Anniversary year with a brand-new grant opportunity for New York nonprofits. Organizations with an ownership interest in,...

Legislation in Illinois and New Jersey Would Expand State Historic Tax Credit Programs Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: February 7, 2024   From Preservation Action: Across the country state legislatures are getting underway, including several that are considering bills that would establish new or expand existing state...

Legislation to Establish a State Historic Tax Credit for Housing Introduced in New Hampshire Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 21, 2024   From Preservation Action: Legislation was recently introduced in New Hampshire to establish a state historic tax credit for housing. SB 364 would provide a 65% credit against...

Please Sign the Petition to Save Ryan Field! / ¡Favor de Firmar la Petición para Salvar la Cancha Ryan Contributed by Stephanie Gayes Posted: January 19, 2024   https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/stop-the-ryan-field-projectpare-el-proyecto-de Please...

House Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on NPS Deferred Maintenance Backlog Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 15, 2024   From Preservation Action: This week the House Natural Resources Committee held an oversight hearing on the National Park Service's deferred maintenance backlog. In 2020...

Legislation to Establish a State Historic Tax Credit Introduced in Florida Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: January 15, 2024   Last week, the Main Street Historic Tourism and Revitalization Act (SB 1166, HB 1183) was reintroduced in the Florida state House and state Senate. This bill would establish a 20% state historic...

Preservation Leadership Forum: Applications Due Soon for Grants, Call for Ideas, Award Nominations Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: December 29, 2023   Don't let these opportunities slip through the end of the year to-do lists and wrap-up reporting. It's a busy time for most people, but make sure the following deadlines from the National Trust are...

House Democrats Hold Roundtable on Strengthening Historic and Cultural Preservation Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: December 11, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member, Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) convened a roundtable titled "Strengthening Historic and...

Historic Tax Credit Coalition Report Makes Recommendations on Improving HTC Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: November 19, 2023   From Preservation Action: In September, the Historic Tax Credit (HTC) Coalition released a report titled Historic Preservation and the Federal Historic Tax Credit- Addressing Challenges...

National Trust for Historic Preservation Announces New President & CEO Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: November 6, 2023   On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Search Committee, we are delighted share the news that Carol Quillen has been appointed as the 10th President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation....

Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) Supports the Listing of Boston City Hall as a Boston City Landmark Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians (SAH) Posted: October 27, 2023   On October 20, 2023, the SAH Heritage Conservation Committee wrote a letter of support for the designation of Boston City Hall as a Boston City Landmark. Read Full Letter: 20...

Senator Ben Cardin to Receive Best of Maryland President’s Award Contributed by Preservation Maryland Posted: October 25, 2023   Preservation Maryland is pleased to honor U.S. Senator Ben Cardin with our President’s Award for his commitment to preserving Maryland’s rich and diverse heritage. Senator Cardin has been a longtime,...

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Seeks Comments on Housing and Historic Preservation Draft Policy Statement Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: October 24, 2023   As the country is facing a massive shortage in affordable housing units and lawmakers continue to explore options address the issue, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is currently...

Several Historic Preservation Grant Opportunities Now Available Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: October 10, 2023   From Preservation Action: The National Park Service is now accepting applications for several competitive grant programs funded through the Historic Preservation Fund. Together these...

Save America's Treasures Grant Program Accepting Applications for FY2023 Contributed by States Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: October 6, 2023   The National Park Service is now accepting applications for the Save America’s Treasures (SAT) grant program. The SAT program provides preservation and conservation assistance to nationally...

The Work Ahead to Fund and Reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: September 28, 2023   From the National Trust for Historic Preservation: The hyperpartisan, divided Congress is running up against a sharp deadline to fund the federal government for fiscal year (FY) 2024,...

Urge Congress to Support Efforts to Reauthorize the Historic Preservation Fund Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: September 28, 2023   As the end of the month draws closer and Congress continues work on a Continuing Resolution to avert a government shutdown, members of Congress need to hear from preservation advocates. Without congressional...

Members of Congress Send Letter to IRS Urging Clear Guidance on Historic Preservation Easements Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: September 20, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH) and Rep. Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) led a bipartisan group of lawmakers in sending a letter to...

National Park Service and Partner Agencies Announce $25.7 Million in Save America’s Treasures Grants Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: September 12, 2023   WASHINGTON – 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...

Caucus to Protect Historic Stadiums Launched in Congress Contributed by Business Wire Posted: September 8, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week, Rep. Garret Graves (R-LA) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) launched the bipartisan Historic Stadium Caucus in the House. The Caucus...

Pre-Applications Now Open for 2023 Technical Assistance Grants from the Preservation League of NYS Contributed by Preservation League of NYS Posted: September 7, 2023   Technical Assistance Grants are available to eligible NYS nonprofits and municipalities. The TAG Program provides support for planning studies or analyses of New York State’s historic resources that...

National Park Service awards over $603,000 to American Indian Tribes, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiian Organizations Contributed by National Park Service Posted: August 31, 2023   WASHINGTON - The National Park Service (NPS) announced $603,149 in grants today for 10 projects across the country to support the protection of America’s Native cultures.

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Sends Letter to Congress In Support of HPF Reauthorization Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 25, 2023   From Preservation Action: Earlier this month the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP), an independent federal agency tasked with advising the President and Congress...

Lahaina Fire Task Force - Call for Architectural Historians, Historic Architects & Professionals in the Field Contributed by Society of Architectural Historians Posted: August 23, 2023   Please see the message below from Janet Six, Principal Archaeologist for the County of Maui. Dr. Six is compiling a database of professionals working in fields related to historic preservation...

National Park Service Awards Over $9.6 Million in Grants to Support Preservation in Rural Communities Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: August 16, 2023   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) announced nearly $9.7 million in Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants to 13 subgrant programs in 12 states today to support economic development through...

House Committee Approves Bill to Exempt Certain Broadband Projects From the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: August 4, 2023   From Preservation Action: Last week the House Natural Resources Committee held a hearing where they voted to advance H.R. 4141, which would completely eliminate all required...

Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings into Affordable Housing Honored by the ACHP and HUD Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: August 3, 2023   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Chair Sara C. Bronin and U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman today presented...

President Biden Establishes Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument as America’s 425th National Park Contributed by National Park Service Posted: July 28, 2023   WASHINGTON – The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument became the country’s 425th national park today, on the 82ndanniversary of Till’s birth, as President Biden established the park...

House Committee Approves FY24 Interior Appropriations Bill- Includes $175.4 Million for HPF Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 24, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week the House Appropriations Committee voted 33-27 to advance their FY24 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill....

House Subcommittee Marks Up Interior Appropriations Bill- Includes $175.4 Million for HPF Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 17, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies held the

Urge Support For the HTC-GO Act & Invite Members of Congress on Site Visits During August Recess Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 17, 2023   From Preservation Action: The August congressional recess is just around the corner. Preservation Action encourages you to ramp up your advocacy efforts around the Historic Tax Credit...

National Park Service Awards $10 Million in Funding in Semiquincentennial Grants Contributed by National Park Service Posted: July 13, 2023   WASHINGTON – The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $10 million today in the second round of funding from the Semiquincentennial Grant Program commemorating the 250th anniversary of the founding...

State Historic Tax Credits: Opportunities for Affordable Housing and Sustainability Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: July 13, 2023   The world of redevelopment and state historic tax credits is changing to help address two of our country’s most pressing challenges—creating more affordable housing and lowering carbon emissions. Access...

Legislation Reintroduced to Help Revitalize Distressed Homes Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 7, 2023   From Preservation Action: Last month, Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY) introduced the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act (H.R. 3940, S. 657)...

National Trust Launches New Resource for State HTCs With Focus on Sustainability and Affordable Housing Contributed by The National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: July 7, 2023   The National Trust for Historic Preservation is building on their State Historic Tax Credit Resource Guide and Data Center with a new report on opportunities for sustainability and affordable...

Senate Committee Holds Hearing on Several National Park Bills Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 7, 2023   From Preservation Action: The Senate Energy and Natural Resources National Parks Subcommittee recently held a hearing on several important National Park related bills. This included...

Urge Your Representative to Support National Historic Trail Designation for Route 66 Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: July 7, 2023   Designating Route 66 as a National Historic Trail will have a significant economic impact in the eight states along the iconic route and appropriately recognize the historic roadway ahead of its upcoming...

Senate Sets Allocations for FY24 Spending Bills Includes $37.9 Billion for the Interior and Environment Bill Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: July 3, 2023   From Preservation Action: Last week, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved subcommittee funding caps or 302(b) allocations for the FY24 spending bills along a party...

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is Seeking Comments on Secretary of Interior's Standards Contributed by The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: June 27, 2023   The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) is currently seeking feedback from the public on the Secretary on the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The...

United States Agrees to Rejoin UNESCO Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 27, 2023   From Preservation Action: This week the Biden Administration reached an agreement with the United Nation's Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for the United...

Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Members Adopt Policy on Climate Impacts to Historic Places Contributed by Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) Posted: June 23, 2023   Washington, D.C. – Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) members today adopted a Climate Change and Historic Preservation Policy Statement. The policy was developed to acknowledge...

Deadline Reminder: Applications for History of Equal Rights (HER) Grant Program due July 11, 2023 Contributed by State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants (STLPG) Division of the National Park Service Posted: June 14, 2023   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...

Breaking News: We’re Preserving Black History with $3.8 Million in Grants (National Trust for Historic Preservation) Contributed by National Trust for Historic Preservation Posted: June 13, 2023   Today, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, through its African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, announced $3.8 million in grant funding to 40 sites and organizations representing African...

DC Preservation League to Administer Study on Latino History in Washington, DC Contributed by DC Preservation League Posted: June 13, 2023   The DC Preservation League (DCPL) is pleased to announce it will partner with the DC Office of Planning's Historic Preservation Office(DC HPO) to implement a $50,000 grant from the National...

Biden-Harris Administration Protects Chaco Region, Tribal Cultural Sites from Development Contributed by Department of Interior Posted: June 12, 2023   Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland took action today to protect the cultural and historic resources surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park from new oil and gas leasing and mining claims....

Indiana Establishes State Historic Tax Credit Program Contributed by Preservation Action Posted: June 12, 2023   From Preservation Action: Last month the Indiana legislature passed legislation that establishes a new state historic tax credit program. Provisions establishing the program were included...

Announcing the Albina Preservation Initiative 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 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 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 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 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...

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....

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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