Heritage NL Revitalization Grant
$40,000
Grant
Description:
Heritage NL is looking for projects that blend the restoration of a designated property with community planning workshops, architectural history research, and opportunities for transmission of traditional skills related to conservation of the site or the site’s history. The grant is intended to direct funding to projects that demonstrate community value as well as a need for material conservation.
Comments on Funding:
Project proposals in the $30,000 to $40,000 range will be considered, and successful projects will be funded on a 50/50 cost shared basis, with grants covering 50% of eligible expenses for exterior work using traditional materials, and costs for repair/replacement to historic windows covered to 80%.
Total amount to be allocated is $120,000.
Applications are closed. Stay tuned for future intake announcements.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be Owners of any previously-designated Registered Heritage Structure may apply for restoration funding. An easement on the property must be in place to be eligible. Priority will be given to small to medium sized projects that:
1. Clearly demonstrate broad community involvement and support;
2. Will benefit from the provision of advice, research, and training from Heritage NL staff and the organization’s related training or Intangible Cultural Heritage programs;
3. Are located in areas that have been under-represented in previous grant cycles, including Western and Central Newfoundland, and Labrador;
4. Address or represent themes that have been under-represented in previous grant cycles, including Indigenous history, women’s history, and multi-ethnic heritage;
5. Represent outstanding examples of the built heritage of the Modern/Industrial period or agricultural sites;
6. Represent sites which include significant cultural landscapes as part of the designation.
Application Steps:
Applicants must email the application to: info@heritagenl.ca
Documentation Needed:
Applicants must submit:
1. Digital images submitted online or on a USB drive including:
a. Exterior images depicting all sides of the structure (at least 2).
b. Close-up photos of specific issues or areas of work.
c. Project drawings (if applicable).
2. At least two (2) detailed contractors’ estimates or Project Cost Forms.
3. Proof of ownership (if not previously submitted or if ownership has changed).
4. A survey for the property showing the structure’s footprint (if not previously submitted).
5. Proof of insurance for the property.
6. (optional but recommended) Two letters of support from community organizations associated with the project
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Maurice