Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant

Administering Organization: Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) and National Park Service

Funding Source: Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), administered by the National Park Service, Department of the Interior (Grant Number P23AP01967)

Geographic Scope: Missouri historic districts, including Excelsior Springs

Focus Areas:

• Historic building restoration and rehabilitation
• Exterior securing and preservation
• Roof repair and replacement
• Window restoration and protection
• Masonry and stucco repair
• Prevention of water infiltration and weather damage

Eligibility: Properties with historic significance in designated Main Street districts

Match Requirement: Recipient must contribute a minimum of 10% of the grant amount towards the project

Recent Awards (2024):

• The Colonial Hotel: $45,000 for roof restoration, patio reconstruction, and securing 78 historic windows
• 311 S. Thompson Avenue (Future Home of Salty Swine Meats): $50,000 for window, stucco, and masonry repairs

Contact Information:

• Downtown Excelsior Partnership, Inc.
• Lyndsey M. Baxter, Executive Director
• 201 E. Broadway
• Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
• Phone: 816-719-9912
• Email: exec@visitesprings.com

Background: The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization subgrant is part of the broader Main Street America movement supporting preservation-based economic development. Since 2005, MMSC has fostered thriving communities with over $1 billion in public and private investment. The Historic Preservation Fund uses revenue from federal oil and gas leases to support preservation projects without expending tax dollars.