Certified Local Government Grants
Forecasted
The Certified Local Government Grants from the Idaho State Historical Society fund Idaho CLGs to survey, document, and preserve historic sites through research, planning, and select rehabilitation projects.
Funder: Idaho State Historical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027
Funding Amounts: ~$100,000 total distributed annually; typical awards $2,000–$20,000 per project; 50% local match required
Summary: Supports Idaho Certified Local Governments in historic preservation projects, including surveys, planning, National Register nominations, and select bricks-and-mortar work.
Key Information: Only Idaho CLGs (city/county governments) may apply; funds are reimbursement-based and require a 1:1 match.
Description
The Idaho State Historical Society, through its State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), offers annual grants to Certified Local Governments (CLGs) in Idaho to advance the preservation, documentation, and celebration of the state's cultural and architectural heritage. Projects may include historic property surveys, National Register of Historic Places nominations, development of preservation planning resources, educational programming, and select acquisition or rehabilitation ("bricks-and-mortar") projects. The program is designed to be flexible to meet the diverse needs of Idaho communities, while ensuring all funded activities align with federal and state preservation goals.
