The deadline to apply for an arts or heritage cultural facilities grant from 4Culture is September 12, 2012. This grant is a great resource for capital improvement projects for arts and cultural facilities. Check out this blog post from 4Culture about the grant program.
Details can be found on 4Culture’s website.
2012 grant recipient, Smith Hollow Schoolhouse in Dayton, WA / photo: Blue Mountain Heritage Society
From a news release issued by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation:
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Announces
2012 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund Grant Awards
Grants Assist Local Preservation Projects Throughout State
Seattle – Each year, through the Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation provides grant funding to organizations across the state engaged in preserving local historic resources. From schoolhouses to courthouses, agricultural to industrial, funding through the program assists preservation projects where they really happen – at the local level. Recipients of the 2012 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund grant awards were announced on Thursday, December 15th at the Washington Trust Holiday Party. The Washington Trust was pleased to announce awards to the following organizations:
The old U.S. Columbia River Quarantine Station in Naselle, WA is now home to the Knappton Cove Heritage Center. The restoration project was a recipient of a Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves grant. Preservation students from Clatsop College in Astoria, OR performed the work. Photo: Washington Trust for Historic Preservation
From a press release issued by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation:
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has announced that grant applications for the 2012 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund are being accepted. The deadline for submitting applications is Monday, October 3rd, 2011.
Established in 1997, the program has awarded grants to nearly 80 projects totaling over $67,000 in funding to local historic preservation organizations and advocates engaged in the important work of preserving Washington’s cultural heritage. While priority is given to bricks and mortar rehabilitation of historic resources, eligible projects also include preservation planning, producing publications/materials to assist with advocacy efforts, and development of interpretive elements that promote the preservation of a specific resource. “Now in its fifteenth year, the Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund has been a hallmark program of our organization,” stated Jennifer Meisner, Executive Director of the Washington Trust. “With the generous support of our donors, we continue to increase our capacity to provide funding to a variety of wonderful preservation projects across the state.” (more…)
The application period for 4Culture’s 2011 Landmark Challenge Grants is now open. This program offers funding for bricks and mortar preservation and site-specific planning for landmarked properties anywhere within King County. It’s also open to National Register properties in communities with NO local preservation program or interlocal agreement with King County. These grants require a 1-to-1 cash match, with a $10,000 minimum request. Visit the program’s homepage to review the guidelines and access the online application. Deadline to apply is July 13, 2011.
From a news release issued by the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation:
Washington Trust for Historic Preservation Announces 2011 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund Grant Program
Grant Deadline Date Changed for Assistance to Local Preservation Projects
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has announced that grant applications for the 2011 Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund are being accepted. This deadline date for applications has been changed this year to October 1st.
Established in 1997, the program has awarded 70 projects totaling over $58,000 in funding to local historic preservation organizations and advocates engaged in the important work of preserving Washington’s cultural heritage. While priority is given to bricks and mortar rehabilitation of historic resources, eligible projects also include preservation planning, producing publications/materials to assist with advocacy efforts, and development of interpretive elements that promote the preservation of a specific resource. “While we assist communities statewide in a variety of ways, we are especially proud to continue our tradition of providing modest yet meaningful grants to local, grassroots preservation efforts across Washington,” stated Jennifer Meisner, Executive Director of the Washington Trust. Changes to the application deadline will provide grant recipients a full calendar year in which to complete funded projects. (more…)
From a news release issued by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation:
ELEVEN SEATTLE-PUGET SOUND HISTORIC SITES AWARDED PRESERVATION GRANTS
American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation Distribute $1 Million in Grants to Participants of Partners in Preservation Program
SEATTLE – June 15, 2010 – Today, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced a diverse group of 11 historic and culturally significant sites in the Seattle-Puget Sound area to receive grants for historic preservation projects. When the Seattle-Puget Sound Partners in Preservation initiative launched in April, the public voted online over a four-week period for their favorite historic places from a slate of 25 candidates across the Seattle-Puget Sound area to receive a portion of $1 million being given away in preservation grants from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
On May 13, the Schooner Adventuress was announced as the winner of the popular public vote, with 20 percent of all votes cast. A grant of $125,000 will be given to the nearly 100-year-old vessel to address damage caused by natural wear and tear. In recognition of the unparalleled photo-finish, Partners in Preservation also awarded Town Hall, runner up in the public vote with 19 percent, a grant of $125,000.
The nine additional historic sites announced today were chosen by an Advisory Committee comprised of civic and preservation leaders from the Seattle-Puget Sound area, as well as representatives from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Factors that were considered in the selection process included public voting results and community support for the project, the preservation needs of the site, historic significance, project completion ability, and the role the site plays in the community. (more…)
King Street Station: 2008 grant recipient for clock repair and lighting the tower / Source: SDOT/4Culture
4Culture’s Landmark Challenge Grants provide strategic assistance countywide for “bricks and mortar” projects involving highly significant historic properties. These properties are buildings, structures, sites, objects, and districts that have been officially designated as landmarks for their contributions to the diverse heritage of King County and its communities. The goals of the Landmark Challenge Grants program are to address critical physical needs, to spur momentum toward achievable preservation goals, and to visibly demonstrate the value of historic preservation to the community. For more information about this important grant program, go to 4Culture’s website. The deadline for submitting a Landmark Challenge Grant is July 14, 2010.
The Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) invites sponsors of eligible projects in King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish counties to submit applications to compete for the $11,022,000 available through the 2010 Statewide Transportation Enhancements Program. These are federal fiscal year 2010-2011 funds, available through a setaside of the Federal Highway Administration’s Surface Transportation Program for transportation-related activities to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the nation’s transportation system.
PSRC will conduct a public workshop on June 8, 2010 from 1 to 3 pm to provide more specific information on the application process and eligibility requirements. Among the twelve qualifying activities are historic preservation; archaeological planning and research; and rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities.
For detailed information on this program and on the workshop, go to PSRC’s website.
Screenshot of Partners in Preservation website
From a press release issued by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation through Nyhus Communications.
“VOTE FOR THE BOAT” CRUISES TO VICTORY IN PARTNERS IN PRESERVATION SEATTLE-PUGET SOUND GRANT COMPETITION
Sound Experience and the Schooner Adventuress to Receive $125,000 Grant from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Recognizing Unprecedented Photo Finish, Town Hall Seattle Also Awarded $125,000
SEATTLE – May 13, 2010 – American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation today announced the Partners in Preservation popular vote winner, the Schooner Adventuress. As the popular vote winner, Sound Experience and the Schooner Adventuress will receive their full grant request of $125,000. In an impressive challenge never seen in the history of the Partners in Preservation program, Town Hall Seattle also staged a comeback resulting in several swings of the tally on the final day of voting. In recognition of the extreme closeness of the competition and the extraordinary efforts of both organizations to rally support, Town Hall Seattle will also receive its full grant request of $125,000.
During the program, American Express and the National Trust encouraged the Seattle-Puget Sound community to vote online daily for four weeks for their favorite historic place. Twenty five historic sites competed for a part of $1 million in funding for important preservation projects. Beyond the two grants announced today, $750,000 in additional grants will be awarded on June 15 to a number of the other participating sites after review by an Advisory Committee comprised of Seattle-Puget Sound area civic and preservation leaders, American Express, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. (more…)
Washington Hall Main Entrance with Partners in Preservation Banner / Photo: Eugenia Woo
Ok, this is the LAST time we’re going to bug you about voting for Washington Hall. Thanks to those of you who have been voting for the Hall! We ask you to vote one more time for our beloved landmark building. Your vote does count! Help us win grant up to $125,000 in grant funds to restore the building.
Check out this amusing Preservation Nation blog post about Open House weekend May 1-2, written by Anthony Veerkamp of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Western Office. Oh, and we love this piece in Central District News about Washington Hall memories.
