Historic Preservation Fund
The Kansas State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) administers the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) to finance local preservation activities that will contribute to planning for the preservation of the built environment and archeological resources. Up to 60 percent of the cost of eligible activities can be funded through this program. Through property identification and evaluation, communities may assess their historic properties and develop plans for their recognition and preservation.
HPF projects must result in a tangible product. Eligible products include, but are not limited to:
- preservation plans for communities or historic properties
- surveys of cultural resources
- National Register historic district nominations
- design-review guidelines for historic districts
- walking tour brochures, websites, or podcasts
- educational presentations, conferences, or workshops
For additional project ideas and program requirements see the current HPF Products Manual or contact the SHPO. Any applicant seeking funding for a survey project must agree to the current HPF grant-funded survey requirements.
2020 Historic Preservation Fund grants
Click below to download the application packet for the current competitive round of HPF grants. Due to public health concerns and the temporary shut down of public offices, final applications are now due April 30, 2020. Applicants may contact the grant manager at 785-272-8681 ext.215 or katrina.ringler@ks.gov with any questions.
2019 Historic Preservation Fund grants
The 2019 Historic Preservation Grant committee reviewed 11 grant requests totaling $158,150. On May 4, 2019, the committee recommended and the Historic Sites Board of Review approve funding the following projects as they were proposed. These projects must be complete before September 30, 2020.
| 2019 Historic Preservation Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
2018 Historic Preservation Fund grants
The 2018 Historic Preservation Grant committee reviewed 14 grant requests totaling $160,042. On May 5, 2018 the committee recommended and the Historic Sites Board of Review approve funding the following projects as they were proposed. These projects must be complete before September 30, 2019.
| 2018 Historic Preservation Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Applicant | Project | Grant Amount |
| City of Abilene | KHRI: Abilene Historic Homes Project | $5,489 |
| City of Garden City | Historic Preservation Training: NAPC National Forum | $5,941 |
| City of Lawrence | Barker Neighborhood Historic Resources Survey Phase I | $15,900 |
| City of Topeka | Historic Garlinghouse Resources of Topeka KS 1910-1960 | $20,000 |
| City of Topeka | NAPC Forum 2018 | $5,911 |
| City of Topeka | Tennessee Town Intensive Historic Resources Survey Phase #1 | $14,500 |
| Clay Center Economic Development | Survey of Downtown Clay Center | $20,000 |
| Douglas County | Intensive Survey Willow Springs Township Douglas County KS | $10,000 |
| Douglas County | NAPC Conference Attendance Support | $6,522 |
| Kansas Anthropological Association | Production of The Kansas Anthropologist | $4,500 |
| Kansas State University | Kanza NRHP Multiple Properties Nomination Project | $18,115 |
| Lincoln County Economic Development Foundation | Lincoln County Intensive Survey of Historic Resources | $21,408 |
| Lucas Arts & Humanities Council Inc. | Florence Deeble Rock Garden Condition Assessment & Restoration Plan Development | $6,100 |
| Marysville Union Pacific Depot | Historic Preservation Plan for Marysville UP Historic Depot | $5,656 |
Please contact us at 785-272-8681, ext. 240; or kshs.shpo@ks.gov; with any questions.
For more information on the program or to request an application via mail, please contact:
Cultural Resources
Kansas Historical Society
6425 SW 6th Avenue
Topeka KS 66615-1099
785-272-8681, ext. 240
kshs.shpo@ks.gov
