The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program aims to help rural communities by funding projects that restore historic buildings. This program supports local governments, tribes, and nonprofits in managing subgrants for these restoration projects, which can include both planning and actual construction work.
Who it's for: This grant is for state governments, tribal organizations, city or township governments, special district governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, county governments, and both public and private institutions of higher education. It's ideal for entities interested in preserving historic properties to boost local economies.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Non-501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Entities not involved in historic preservation
- Applicants not serving rural communities
What You May Need
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status (for nonprofits)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Historic property documentation
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support
- Project timeline
- Proof of eligibility
- Registration with SAM.gov
Cautions
- Ensure the project targets rural communities
- Strict adherence to historic preservation standards
- Limited to specific types of organizations
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, city or township governments, special district governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, state governments, county governments, and public and state institutions of higher education. The program is open to a wide range of entities as long as they are involved in historic preservation and serve rural communities.
Overview
This grant is for state governments, tribal organizations, city or township governments, special district governments, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, county governments, and both public and private institutions of higher education. It's ideal for entities interested in preserving historic properties to boost local economies.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Non-501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Entities not involved in historic preservation
- Applicants not serving rural communities
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support subgrant programs that manage the rehabilitation of historic properties. This includes both architectural and engineering services and the actual physical preservation work.
Total Program Funding
$17,000,000
Expected Awards
20
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 23, 2026(10 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 30, 2026
Application Checklist
- Register with SAM.gov
- Gather proof of 501(c)(3) status (if applicable)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Create a comprehensive budget plan
- Document historic property details
- Obtain letters of support
- Develop a project timeline
- Compile organizational financial statements