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Historic Preservation Grant Program (HPGP)

METHUEN FESTIVAL OF TREES INC

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000

Deadline

January 5, 2027

271 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Historic Preservation Grant Program (HPGP)

Funder: Methuen Festival of Trees, Inc.

Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per project

Geographic Scope: Merrimack Valley, Southern New Hampshire, and beyond. To date, funding has been awarded in 21 cities and towns in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Focus Areas: Restoration of historic features of buildings or other historic structures. Eligible projects include:

  • Interior and exterior preservation or restoration work

  • Historic meeting houses

  • Stained glass windows

  • Historic granite walls

  • Towers and turrets

  • Train depots

  • 18th and 19th century structures
  • Past notable grants have funded:

  • John Greenleaf Whittier's meeting house

  • Church tower housing a Paul Revere bell

  • Former home of American painter James Whistler
  • Eligibility:

  • Private non-profit organizations

  • Private businesses housed in a historic property

  • Individual homeowners of historic homes (including those listed on Massachusetts or national historic registers)

  • Public entities
  • Grant Type: Reimbursable grant (awarded after preservation work is completed)

    Contact Information:

  • Phone: 978-685-8878

  • Email: info@methuenfestivaloftrees.com

  • Mailing Address: Methuen Festival of Trees, P.O. Box 14, Methuen, MA 01844

  • Website: methuenfestivaloftrees.com
  • Background: Begun in 1994 as a fundraiser to restore the historic Tenney Gatehouse in Methuen, MA. Since 1994, the Festival has invested more than $2 million in preservation funding across the region.

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applications are submitted directly to the Methuen Festival of Trees. Specific step-by-step instructions and required materials are not detailed in the available content, but applicants should:

    1. Complete the grant application form (available on the Festival of Trees website)
    2. Submit application by the announced deadline
    3. Provide project details and preservation work specifications
    4. Submit to:
    - Address: Methuen Festival of Trees, P.O. Box 14, Methuen, MA 01844
    - Phone: 978-685-8878
    - Email: info@methuenfestivaloftrees.com

    For detailed application requirements and forms, contact the organization directly or visit their website.

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