Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program - CPI Rural Colorado Subgrant Program
Funding Amount
Over $600,000 available for subgrants
Deadline
February 1, 2027
299 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Program - CPI Rural Colorado Subgrant
Funder: National Park Service (awarded to Colorado Preservation, Inc.)
Program Status: Active - Subgrant applications opened February 2023
Geographic Scope: Rural communities throughout Colorado
Award Amount: Over $600,000 available for subgrants to individual projects (CPI received $750,000 total grant in 2022)
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Program Background:
The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants program fosters economic development in rural communities through the rehabilitation of historic buildings. In May 2022, the National Park Service awarded Colorado Preservation, Inc. $750,000 to establish a subgrant program. CPI received this through a competitive national process where 11 recipients in 10 states were awarded a total of $7.275 million. The program honors the late Paul Bruhn, executive director of the Preservation Trust of Vermont for nearly 40 years.
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How to Apply
Application Process
Applications officially opened February 2023 and are accepted on a rolling basis.
Key Steps:
1. Ensure project meets eligibility requirements (National Register listed or eligible)
2. Submit application during open application period
3. Applications reviewed by Colorado Preservation, Inc.
4. Projects selected support economic development goals in rural communities
Required Information:
Note: Applications coincide with CPI's annual Saving Places Conference (typically held in February)
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