CLG Grant Awards
The CLG Grant Awards fund local research and preservation projects in California, supporting documentation, guidelines, and protection of diverse historic and archaeological resources.
Funder: California Department of Parks and Recreation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards require a 40% match; funded by at least 10% of California’s annual federal Historic Preservation Fund allocation.
Summary: Competitive grants for Certified Local Governments in California to support local historic preservation projects.
Key Information: Only Certified Local Governments (CLGs) are eligible; 40% local match required.
Description
The CLG Grant Awards program, administered by the Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) within the California Department of Parks and Recreation, provides competitive grants to Certified Local Governments (CLGs) in California. These grants are designed to advance local historic preservation efforts, including updating historic context statements, developing preservation guidelines, documenting underrepresented communities, and protecting archaeological and tribal resources. Funding is sourced from a minimum allocation of the federal Historic Preservation Fund, with recipients required to provide a 40% local match through public/private funds or in-kind contributions. The program aims to enhance the preservation and accessibility of California’s diverse historic heritage at the local level.
