HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND
This federal program provides matching funds for preservation planning activities that will contribute to planning for the preservation of buildings and archeological resources.
Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grants reimburse up to 60 percent of eligible expenses to produce a tangible product.
Grant applications are due in March each year; they are highly competitive.
Grant applications are reviewed by the Historic Sites Board of Review and are announced at the board's May meeting.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANT APPLICATION FORM (PDF)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND SURVEY REQUIREMENTS (PDF)
HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND PRODUCTS MANUAL (PDF)
Historic Preservation Fund projects
Before
After
2020 Grant Recipients
| APPLICANT | PROJECT | GRANT AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| City of Arkansas City | Downtown Arkansas City Walking Tour Brochure and Mobile App | $11,000 |
| City of Lawrence | Barker Neighborhood Survey Phase 2 | $31,100 |
| City of Lawrence | Old West Lawrence National Register Nomination Update | $17,010 |
| City of Newton | 2020 Disaster Plan | $12,400 |
| City of Pittsburg | Downtown Pittsburg Walking Tour | $4,500 |
| City of Topeka | Country Club Addition National Register Historic District Nomination | $15,000 |
| City of Topeka | West Hills Neighborhood Intensive Historic Resources Survey | $18,500 |
| Douglas County Government | intensive Survey Clinton Township Douglas County | $11,000 |
| Kansas Anthropological Association | Production of The Kansas Anthropologist, Volumes 42 | $4,500 |
| Marshall County Historical Society | Marshall County Courthouse Structure Report | $27,492 |
2019 Grant Recipients
| APPLICANT | PROJECT | GRANT AMOUNT |
|---|---|---|
| City of Manhattan | Aggieville Intensive Historic Resources Survey | $29,500 |
| City of Marion | Survey of Downtown Marion | $9,750 |
| City of Pittsburg | Downtown Pittsburg Survey | $16,000 |
| City of Topeka | Auburndale/Garlinghouse Big Reveal Workshop | $9,700 |
| City of Topeka | Mid-Century Modern Resources of Topeka 1940-1975 | $17,000 |
| City of Topeka | Tennessee Town Intensive Survey Phase #2 | $14,500 |
| Douglas County | Intensive Survey of Marion Township | $10,900 |
| Douglas County | Multiple Property Document for Historic Agriculture-Related Resources of Douglas County | $9,000 |
| Kansas Anthropological Association | Production of The Kansas Anthropologist, Volumes 39-41 | $4,500 |
| Lincoln County | Lincoln County Courthouse Research & Assessment | $13,300 |
Contact Us About This Program
Grants Manager
Katrina Ringler
