State Development Grant
This grant funds preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation projects for historic properties listed on the National Register in West Virginia to ensure their long-term protection and use.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 minimum; up to 50% of total project cost; typical awards up to $50,000–$100,000; 1:1 match required (at least half cash, non-federal).
Summary: Supports preservation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of historic properties listed on the National Register in West Virginia.
Description
The State Development Grant Program provides funding for brick-and-mortar preservation projects involving properties that are individually listed on, or contribute to, a historic district or archaeological site on the National Register of Historic Places in West Virginia. The grant aims to sustain, protect, repair, restore, rehabilitate, or stabilize historic properties, ensuring their continued use and integrity while meeting modern standards. Projects must adhere to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and state/federal regulations. Funding is provided through appropriations from the West Virginia Legislature via Lottery Funds.
