Historic Community Buildings Grant

Funding agency
Maine Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC)
Status
Open
Description

In the November 2024 general election, Maine voters approved a $10,000,000 bond issue to restore historic buildings owned by governmental and nonprofit organizations.

URL
https://www.maine.gov/mhpc/programs/grants/historic-community-buildings
Contact
Erika Webb, Erika.Webb@maine.gov, (207) 287-5436
Total funding
$10,000,000
Max award
$500,000
Match required
Yes
Match description
The bond requires a 25% matching share from either private or nonprofit sources. In-Kind allowed.
Applications open
Applications close
Future rounds
Future rounds anticipated
Eligible applicant description

Governmental and non-profit organizations

Eligibility requirements

1. Be a non-profit or governmental Entity 

2. Be applying for a building already listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or nominated for listing by the Commission. These buildings must be open to the general public. 

3. Have 90-100% completed Drawings and Specs by a Maine licensed architect or engineer that have been completed within the last 5 years. 

4. The project meets the requirements of the Preservation and Restoration terms defined by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. More information is included in the HCBG Manual.

Project type
Community and Economic Development
Infrastructure and Transportation
Project subcategory
Historic Preservation
Municipal Equipment and Facilities
Other (Community and Economic Development)
Project stage
Implementation
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Last updated: September 3, 2026