The Preservation Trust of Vermont is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024 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, and climate resiliency improvements. Grants will be made in increments of $50,000-$100,000. Selection will be made on criteria including 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. 501c 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.
New for 2024! 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. Owner-occupied private residences are not eligible.
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.
IMPORTANT DATES
November 6, 2023: Applications Open
December 1, 2023: Deadline for requests to the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation for Letters of Eligibility to the National Register. In order to be eligible and complete your application, you will need to know the property’s National Register Status.
If you know the property is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, great, you are good to go.
If you do not know if your property is on the National Register, contact jenna@ptvermont.org for help.
If your property is not listed, it must be deemed eligible for listing by the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation in writing. Contact Devin Coleman devin.colman@vermont.gov State Architectural Historian 802-585-8246 for more information. The deadline for submitting requests for letters of eligibility is December 1. You will need this letter for your application so don’t delay!
December 21, 2023: Deadline for application submission
February 1, 2024: Applicants notified
June 30, 2026: Projects must be completed