Conservation License Plate Grant Program - "Moose" Plate Grants

The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources offers the Conservation License Plate Grant Program, which provides grants up to $20,000 for the preservation of historically significant public resources. Funded by the sale of the 'Moose Plate' license plates, these grants support projects that meet specific preservation standards and aim to protect New Hampshire's cultural heritage. Eligible projects include the conservation of historic buildings, archaeological sites, and other publicly owned historic resources.

Background
The New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources (NHDHR) provides grants up to $20,000  under the Conservation License Plate Program, commonly called the “Moose Plate” program, for the preservation of significant publicly owned historic resources that contribute to New Hampshire’s history and cultural heritage.
The Conservation License Plate Program was initiated by the State Legislature (RSA 261:97) to provide funds to supplement existing conservation and preservation efforts that protect critical resources in New Hampshire, from scenic lands and wildlife to historic sites. The funding for the Conservation License Plate Program’s grants is derived from the sale of the “Moose Plate” license plates. Vehicle owners may voluntarily purchase the “Moose Plate” for $35.00 the first year, and then $30.00 in succeeding years (for more information about the Conservation License Plate, see www.mooseplate.com ). A portion of the funds collected each year from the sale and renewal of the Conservation License Plates is allocated to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources which, in turn, makes funds available to the NHDHR. The yearly funds available to the NHDHR from the Conservation License Plate Program depend on the annual revenues generated from new purchases and renewals of the “Moose Plate.”
The NHDHR Moose Plate Grant funds
Projects that demonstrate adherence to the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.Preservation projects for publicly owned historic buildings, bridges, cemeteries and other historically significant resources that are eligible for, or listed to, the New Hampshire State Register of Historic Places or the National Register of Historic Places.Conservation, stabilization, and/or preservation of significant publicly owned archaeological sites.Projects that preserve historical properties owned by towns, cities, counties or by state agencies.Projects that do not request more than the $20,000 grant maximum.