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. Applications for annual grant rounds are generally posted in mid-winter with complete requests due in March. Awards are traditionally announced in May.
2023 Historic Preservation Fund grants
The 2023 Historic Preservation Grant committee reviewed 7 grant requests totaling $169,319. On May 6, 2023, the Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review approved funding for the following projects pending availability of funds from the National Park Service. The award for these 7 projects totals $169,319. These projects are scheduled for completion before September 30, 2024.
| 2023 Historic Preservation Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Applicant | Project | Grant Amount |
| City of Abilene (CLG) | Abilene Heritage Commission CAMP training | $5,500 |
| City of Newton (CLG) | Survey of Historic Resources within Downtown Newton | $30,000 |
| Kansas Anthropological Association | Production of the Kansas Anthropologist Volume 45 | $4,500 |
| Kansas National Guard | Hiawatha National Guard Armory Window Improvement Project | $48,000 |
| Kansas State University | University Campus Architectural Survey | $16,502 |
| Marysville Union Pacific Depot Preservation Society | MEP Planning for Depot | $26,267 |
| St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church | Preservation and Rehabilitation Plan | $40,550 |
2022 Historic Preservation Fund grants
The 2022 Historic Preservation Grant committee reviewed 9 grant requests totaling $139,134. On May 14, 2022, the Kansas Historic Sites Board of Review approved funding for the following projects pending availability of funds from the National Park Service. The award for these 8 projects totals $130,660. These projects are scheduled for completion before September 30, 2023.
| 2022 Historic Preservation Grants | ||
|---|---|---|
| Applicant | Project | Grant Amount |
| City of Hutchinson (CLG) | Memorial Hall Preservation Plan | $25,000 |
| City of Pittsburg | Off Broadway Architectural Survey | $16,000 |
| City of Topeka (CLG) | African American Historic Resources Multiple Property Document | $25,000 |
| Douglas County | Douglas County Preservation Conference | $ 8,160 |
| Douglas County | Baldwin City Downtown Survey | $ 9,500 |
| Kansas Anthropological Association | Production of the Kansas Anthropologist Volume 44 | $ 4,500 |
| The Other Roads Consulting, Inc. | Tennessee Town Neighborhood Tour (Topeka) | $ 9,500 |
| Wyandotte County/ Kansas City, KS | Community Preservation Plan | $33,000 |
For more information on the program or to request an application via mail, please contact 785-272-8681, ext. 240; or kshs.shpo@ks.gov.
Cultural Resources
Kansas Historical Society
6425 SW 6th Avenue
Topeka KS 66615-1099
785-272-8681, ext. 240
kshs.shpo@ks.gov
