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. The program information provides additional information about this grant program.
2021 Historic Preservation Fund grants
The 2021 Historic Preservation Grant committee reviewed 12 grant requests totaling $229,572. On May 8, 2021, the committee recommended and the State Historic Preservation Officer approved funding the following projects pending availability of funds from the National Park Service. The award for these 10 projects totals $185,572. All these projects must be complete before September 30, 2022.
| 2021 Historic Preservation Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Applicant | Project | Grant Amount |
| City of Lincoln | ADA Improvements Plan for City Hall | $17,500 |
| City of Newton | Children’s Historic Places Curriculum | $ 5,822 |
| City of Topeka | Survey of Topeka’s Old Town Neighborhood | $16,500 |
| Douglas County | Douglas County Rural Preservation Plan | $20,000 |
| Douglas County | National Register Nomination Support for Rural Properties | $30,000 |
| Kansas Anthropological Association | Production of the Kansas Anthropologist Volume 43 | $ 4,500 |
| Kansas National Guard | Hiawatha National Guard Armory Preservation Project | $39,000 |
| Kansas State University | Survey of Post-War Modernist Architecture in Manhattan KS | $21,750 |
| Wyandotte County/ Kansas City, KS | Nomination for a Downtown KCK Historic Commercial District | $12,500 |
| Wyandotte County/ Kansas City, KS | Nomination for an Historic Churches Multiple Listings Designation | $18,000 |
2020 Historic Preservation Fund grants
The 2020 Historic Preservation Grant committee reviewed 14 grant requests totaling $186,448. On June 23, 2020, the committee recommended and the State Historic Preservation Officer approved funding the following projects as they were proposed. These projects must be complete before September 30, 2021.
| 2020 Historic Preservation Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $32,100 |
| 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 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 were granted an extension due to COVID-19 and must be completed by September 30, 2021.
| 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 |
For more information on the program or to request an application via mail, please contact:Please contact us at 785-272-8681, ext. 240; or kshs.shpo@ks.gov; with any questions.
Cultural Resources
Kansas Historical Society
6425 SW 6th Avenue
Topeka KS 66615-1099
785-272-8681, ext. 240
kshs.shpo@ks.gov
