The city's Heritage Preservation Grant program will undergo a 'creative reset' with new leadership from the Office of Arts, Music, Culture, and Entertainment. Last year, the program allocated over $3.5 million in funding for 22 projects at historic sites focused on rehabilitation and educational materials. Changes this year include broader options for capital repairs, streamlined application criteria, and enhanced flexibility for cultural programming. Up to $250,000 is available for rehabilitation projects, while 'heritage events' can receive up to $150,000. Community feedback influenced these adjustments.
Last year, the program awarded $3,590,765 in Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue to 22 select projects at historic sites that ranged in scope from physical rehabilitation to developing new educational materials for visitors.
Under the program's redesign, applicants can seek grants under two categories, with up to $250,000 on the table for capital rehabilitation projects and up to $150,000 for 'heritage event' projects.
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