The Preservation Trust of Vermont is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization grant round. This project is supported through a grant from the Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants) as administered by the National Park Service Department of the Interior.
PTV has $625,000 available to preserve and restore buildings and community gathering spaces of economic and social significance in rural communities. Examples of work we support are roof repair or replacement, structural repairs, facade, window and door restoration or repair, code compliance work, weatherization improvements, and work that reduces the flood risk to historic properties. Grants will be made in increments of $50,000-$100,000. Selection will be made based on project readiness, regional distribution, variety of project type, community and economic development potential, and the capacity of the local working group and/or property owner. We are particularly interested in projects that aim to increase the economic vitality of a community through non-profit ownership of general stores or other businesses, or bring new economic and community activity to village centers.
- 501(c) organizations and municipalities in towns with populations less than 7,500 people will be eligible. Click here to see a full list of Vermont towns by population.
- Privately-owned commercial and mixed-use buildings in Designated Downtowns or Village Centers in communities with a population of less than 7,500 people are also eligible to apply for funding.
Organizations and owners that are new to preservation funding are encouraged to reach out to PTV staff to discuss the program requirements and the Secretary’s Standards.
