Deadwood Fund Grant

Deadwood Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: South Dakota State Historical Society
Amount: US $1,000 - US $25,000
Last Updated: March 25, 2026

Summary

The Deadwood Fund Grant, funded by gambling revenue in Deadwood, South Dakota, offers financial assistance ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 for projects aimed at restoring or rehabilitating historic buildings and sites. Eligible applicants include individuals and organizations that demonstrate adherence to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. Projects must provide public historic preservation benefits and often require a dollar-for-dollar match from non-federal sources, ensuring sustainable use after completion.

Overview

Funded by a portion of the gambling revenue generated in Deadwood, South Dakota. Grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 given to projects that retain, restore, or rehabilitate historic buildings, structures, and archaeology sites in South Dakota for commercial, residential, or public purposes. All projects must meet The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation. The standards for restoration and rehabilitation are summarized in the enclosed packet. These standards are neither technical nor prescriptive; instead they promote responsible preservation practices that help protect our nation’s irreplaceable cultural resources. The staff of the State Historic Preservation Office, a program of the South Dakota State Historical Society, is ready to assist applicants interpret the criteria and complete the application. Grants will be for projects beginning approximately May 1 (following the February deadline) or January 1 (following the October deadline). Projects may not start until after notification of the grant award is received.Grants will generally be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.Where determined that an application merits support only in part or at a reduced level, the offer will be less than the amount requested. Larger grant awards may be considered in extreme circumstances.Generally, the grant amount requires a dollar-for-dollar match from nonfederal and non-state sources. The availability of matching funds must be provided with the application. Nonprofit organizations according to state law may receive grants without match; however, match is highly encouraged.Payment of the grant award will be made on a reimbursement basis upon receipt of a paid invoice at the completion of the work. The matching funds must be demonstrated at the time of payments. The State Historical Preservation Office staff reserves the right to inspect completed work before payment.Projects should demonstrate substantial public historic preservation benefits.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Individuals, organizations, and public agencies sponsoring projects to retain, restore or rehabilitate historic buildings, structures or sites by returning them to a state of utility, through repair or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions and features of the properties which are significant to their historic, architectural, and cultural values and meeting the grant criteria are eligible to apply for a Deadwood Fund grantThe applicant is encouraged to be a member of the South Dakota State Historical SocietyThe property must be listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. If not listed, property owner agrees in writing to begin the listing process within one year.The project must meet The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation (36 CFR 67), attached at the end of the application packet.The applicant must demonstrate that funds are available to match the grant, and the property will have an on-going use at the completion of the project for residential, commercial, or public purposes.The applicant must provide assurances of the ability to maintain the property well into the future.The applicant must sign an eight-year restrictive covenant running with the property, which states that the property shall be maintained in a manner that preserves the property’s historic integrity. All work performed on the property within the covenant period must meet The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation.A sign provided by the South Dakota State Historical Society must be posted at the project site. The sign will state that the project has been funded in part by the State Historical Society through the Deadwood Fund and must remain posted for the duration of the project. All publicity material should include similar recognition.

Ineligibility

The fund will not pay for administrative or operating costs. The following categorical exclusions will not generally be funded with Deadwood Funds:security systems, general decorative arts and furnishings, general building or site maintenance, new construction or non-historic site improvements, and work performed only to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act and building codes.