Preservation Grants

In April, the state of Tennessee will open up the application process for funding of preservation projects. Until early September, community groups, local governments, and other non-profits will have the ability to apply for grant money for preservation and planning studies, and in some cases money to fund preservation/restoration of buildings.

So, if you are a group looking to create an historic district, expand a district, or attempt to place a building on the National Register of Historic Places, your time to apply is coming soon.

If you are interested in consulting help, you may email me for information. I work as a preservation consultant, and have other contacts that may be of service to you. email: jhistoryfinder@gmail.com

An interesting article from NPR about the public state of Preservation through a look at famous houses such as Graceland.

http://www.npr.org/2012/02/04/146210038/while-graceland-booms-other-historic-homes-rot

Historic Preservation Activity in Tennessee

For those interested in local historic preservation, this link shows the state of Tennessee's announcement of the projects that received funding for restoration and preservation projects for 2011-2012. New applications for next fiscal year will be due in September 2012!!

Follow this link!! http://news.tn.gov/node/7534