Certified Local Government Scholarships
Certified Local Government Scholarships support Pennsylvania communities with training, memberships, and publications that help local officials and staff make informed historic preservation decisions.
Funder: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Due Dates: Rolling (Scholarship applications)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,000 for individual attendance or $5,000 for community-hosted programs; larger requests considered case by case
Summary: Scholarships help Pennsylvania Certified Local Governments strengthen local preservation decision-making through training, memberships, and publications.
Key Information: Only Pennsylvania Certified Local Governments with a signed Master CLG Grant Contract may apply; awards are paid to municipal governments, not individuals.
Description
The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office, part of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, offers these scholarships through its Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Program. They support training and continuing education for the people who make local preservation decisions, helping communities administer their preservation programs in accordance with CLG Guidelines and Procedures.
Scholarships can support attendance at conferences and training programs, online learning, and speakers for training held within a CLG community. They can also pay for memberships and publications that provide educational information or technical assistance for local preservation programs.
