Historic Alexandria Preservation Fund Grant

Geographic Scope: City of Alexandria, Virginia

The Historic Alexandria Foundation administers the Historic Alexandria Preservation Fund to support preservation, conservation, and historical research projects in Alexandria. Individual grants are awarded at the discretion of the Foundation based on the nature, purpose, and merits of project proposals.

Eligible Applicants

• Individuals
• Non-profit associations and organizations
• Private non-profit museums
• Public museums
• Membership requirement: Applicants must be members of Historic Alexandria Foundation to apply

Eligible Projects

• Restoration, repair, maintenance, or improvement of historic properties in the City of Alexandria that are open to the public or serve a public function
• Conservation of artifacts in private non-profit or public museum collections within Alexandria
• Historical, architectural, or archaeological research of a particular structure, property, site, or district that may enhance preservation goals in the city
• Scholarly research conducted on Alexandria's architectural or cultural history

Award Details

• Typical award: Up to $5,000
• Larger awards: Available for projects judged to be of high need or merit
• Matching requirement: Some grants may require matching funds from other sources
• Award determination: Amount and date determined by HAF; grantees notified by U.S. mail by a Fund officer

Reporting Requirements

• Interim progress reports required (depending on grant size and project length)
• Final report required: Within 30 days after project completion
• Reports will be presented at the Foundation's Annual Meeting
• Partial payments made based on interim progress reports

Contact Information

• Address: Crilley Warehouse, 218 North Lee Street, Suite 310, Alexandria, VA 22314
• Phone: 703-549-5811
• Email: [email protected]

Application Process

1. Membership requirement: Ensure you are a member of Historic Alexandria Foundation before applying
2. Download application: Obtain the Grant Application form from the Foundation website
3. Complete application: Fill out the grant application form with project details
4. Submit by deadline: Submit completed application by May 1st
5. Submission format: Applications submitted to the Foundation

Required Materials

• Completed Grant Application form
• Detailed project proposal including:
  • Nature and purpose of the project
  • Project merits and why it qualifies for funding
  • Timeline for completion
  • Budget information
• For projects with matching requirements: documentation of other funding sources

Reporting Materials (Post-Award)

• Interim progress reports (as determined by project size and length)
• Final report within 30 days of project completion detailing use of grant funds