Certified Local Government (CLG) Grants
The Certified Local Government Grants from the Alabama Historical Commission fund research, surveys, planning, education, and restoration to advance historic preservation in Alabama communities.
Funder: Alabama Historical Commission
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (priority) | January 15, 2027 (annual) | June 1, 2027 (annual)
Funding Amounts: Grants typically range from $500 to $24,000 per project; 40% local match required.
Summary: Annual matching grants for Alabama Certified Local Governments to support historic preservation planning, education, survey, and restoration projects.
Key Information: Only Certified Local Governments in Alabama are eligible to apply.
Description
The Certified Local Government (CLG) Grants program, administered by the Alabama Historical Commission (AHC), provides annual matching grants to Alabama communities that have achieved Certified Local Government status. The program supports a wide range of historic preservation activities, including surveys, National Register nominations, educational projects, preservation planning, training, and physical restoration (“bricks and mortar”) projects. The grants aim to foster local leadership in preserving historic resources, promote public engagement, and strengthen the partnership between local governments, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), and the National Park Service (NPS).
