Office of History and Archaeology Grants
Certified Local Government Grants
Ten percent of the annual Historic Preservation Fund grant to Alaska is designated for Certified Local Government projects. Local governments with approved historic preservation programs and designated Certified Local Governments are eligible for these grants. The grants are administered through the Office of History and Archaeology and reviewed by the Alaska Historical Commission. The grants are for historic preservation projects, must be matched, and are awarded on a competitive basis.
Historic Preservation Fund Development and Predevelopment Grants
When the Office of History and Archaeology can, it makes these funds available from its annual Historic Preservation Fund grant to help owners of historic properties with rehabilitation projects. Individuals, non-profit organizations, businesses, Native and local governmental entities can apply. All work must follow The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties, and owners must execute a covenant to protect the historic character of the property.
Preserve Alaska Grant
The Office of History and Archaeology is launching a new reimbursable grant program designed to encourage Alaskan communities to identify, interpret, or designate special places that 1) convey important aspects of their unique heritage and 2) contribute to local tourism. Preserve Alaska Grants aim to encourage historic preservation at the local level by supporting heritage/cultural tourism programs and other preservation efforts that use historic assets to stimulate economic vitality and community revitalization.
Alaska Historical Commission Grants
The Alaska Historical Commission promotes special initiatives, such as commemorating anniversaries of significant events in Alaska history, when there is widespread state support for them. The commission works with the Office of History and Archaeology to make funds available for planning, research, interpretation, public education, and development projects to assist these initiatives. The grants must be matched and are awarded on a competitive basis.
Additional Grant Opportunities
The State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division provides preservation assistance through several programs that support the preservation of America's historic places and diverse history. All information regarding grant applications, programs, and management, visit State, Tribal, and Local Plans and Grants Division (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov).
For information regarding technical assistance, grant projects, and events, visit NPS's new Historic Preservation Fund website at Historic Preservation Fund (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov).
For more information
Please contact the Office of History and Archaeology at:
dnr.oha@alaska.gov
State of Alaska: Dept. of Natural Resources
Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Office of History and Archaeology
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1310
Anchorage, AK 99501
Mission Statement
"The Alaska Office of History and Archaeology (OHA) and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) provide programs to encourage the preservation and protection of the archaeological, historic, and architectural resources of Alaska."
