The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting applications for its Callahan Incentive Grant. Made possible by Barbara and Les Callahan, the $10,000 in funding will be awarded to one or more nonprofit or governmental organizations that are undertaking the preservation of a historic building or site located in the state of Georgia.
The deadline for applications is Monday, August 13.
Founded in 1973, the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation works for the preservation and revitalization of Georgia’s diverse historic resources and advocates their appreciation, protection and use.
For more information, visit www.GeorgiaTrust.org.
Criteria for Eligibility
Grants are only available to sites listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
Grant funding shall be used for capital –“bricks and mortar” – improvements to a historic site.
Applications for planning, consultants, speakers, or overhead expenses will not be considered.
Grant funds will require a dollar for dollar match. The match may be in the form of cash or documented volunteer hours. Volunteer hour value shall be calculated at minimum wage per hour rate for actual work performed to the historic site.
Grant funds shall provide significant impact towards a full rehabilitation or restoration of the historic site.
The project shall demonstrate significant community impact. Support for the project should include a wide range of stakeholders, including community organizations, community leaders, and individuals.
Projects should also exhibit a sustainable plan for long term use and maintenance, including economic self-sufficiency to the extent possible.