The National Trust for Historic Preservation -- Northeast Regional Office

7 Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109 -- 617 523 0885 -- www.nthp.org

This national NFP membership organization provides a wide range of preservation services across the country, including grant programs.

The John E. Streb Preservation Services Fund for New York was established through a bequest of John E. Streb of Rochester, N.Y. These grants provide financial assistance for consultant services, feasibility studies, and education. The applicant must be a NFP organization or municipality. The average grant award is $1,000 to $1,500. Application deadlines are February 1 and October 1.

The National Preservation Loan Fund provides funding to establish or expand local and statewide preservation revolving funds, to acquire and/or rehabilitate historic buildings, sites, and districts, and to preserve National Historic Landmarks. The National Trust's office in Washington, D.C. administers the loan fund.

The Inner City Ventures Fund (ICVF) assists neighborhood revitalization efforts for the benefit of low and moderate income residents. The ICVF can be used for acquisition and development projects involving historic properties. Grants and loans range from $40,000 to $100,000. Please note: The ICVF is active only when funding is available; please contact the National Trust for information.

The Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation was established in 1994 and provides support to NFP organizations and governmental agencies. Individuals and for-profit businesses may apply for funding only if the project for which funding is requested involves a National Historic Landmark. Eligible activities and projects include consultant services, the production of educational materials, and conference or workshop costs. Grants generally range from $2,500 to $8,000. The application deadline is February 1.

The Cynthia Wood Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors aids in the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic interiors. Applicants eligible to receive grant awards include NFP organizations, government agencies, for profit businesses, and individuals. Typically, grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. Eligible activities include hiring professional design services, obtaining professional advice to strengthen management capabilities, production of print and video communications materials, sponsoring conferences and workshops, and developing innovative education programs. Acquisition of real property or objects, and construction activities are not eligible for funding. The application deadline is February 1.

The Daniel K. Thorne Intervention Fund provides immediate assistance for urgent preservation needs, such as structural analysis, feasibility studies, and critical outreach and education.

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