Grants for Historic Preservation Projects in Colorado’s Rural Historic Downtowns
GrantID: 477
Grant Funding Amount Low: $10,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $300,000
Summary
This funding opportunity supports historic preservation efforts focused on protecting and revitalizing culturally and architecturally significant properties within Colorado. The grants are designed to assist communities, property owners, and mission-driven organizations in maintaining historic resources that contribute to local identity, economic vitality, and long-term sustainability. Funding is available across urban, rural, and small-town regions, with an emphasis on properties that hold documented historical significance and serve a public or community-facing purpose.
Eligible applicants typically include nonprofit organizations, municipalities, local governments, and private property owners who are stewards of qualifying historic buildings or sites. Small businesses operating within historic structures may also benefit indirectly when preservation work supports continued use of the property. Individual applicants may qualify when they own or manage eligible historic resources and meet program requirements. The grants are not intended for general operations, marketing, or new construction, but instead focus on preservation-specific activities.
The intent of the funding is to support planning, stabilization, restoration, and rehabilitation work that preserves the historic character of properties while extending their usable life. Allowable uses of funds often include structural repairs, roof and foundation work, exterior rehabilitation, window and façade restoration, and other construction-related improvements that align with accepted preservation standards. Some funding may also be used for preservation planning, architectural assessments, or feasibility studies that prepare projects for future implementation.
Award amounts vary based on project scope and funding availability. Individual project grants commonly range from approximately $10,000 to $50,000, while larger funding pools may total several hundred thousand dollars distributed among multiple recipients statewide. Matching funds are often encouraged or required to leverage additional investment and demonstrate community commitment.
Overall, this grant opportunity is intended to strengthen preservation capacity, encourage reinvestment in historic places, and support projects that preserve heritage assets for public benefit while contributing to community revitalization and economic development.
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