State Development Grant
This grant funds preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of National Register-listed historic properties in West Virginia to maintain their historical and architectural significance.
Funder: West Virginia Department of Arts Culture and History
Due Dates: March 31, 2025 | September 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$100,000+ per project; 1:1 matching required; project period typically Jan–Dec.
Summary: Supports preservation, rehabilitation, and restoration of historic properties in West Virginia listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Key Information: Only National Register-listed/contributing properties are eligible; reimbursement-based; strict documentation and matching requirements.
Description
The State Development Grant program funds brick-and-mortar preservation projects for properties in West Virginia that are either individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places or contribute to a listed historic district. Eligible projects include preservation, protection, rehabilitation, restoration, and stabilization of historic and archaeological properties, aiming to maintain their historical, cultural, and architectural significance. The program is funded by the West Virginia Legislature through Lottery Funds and is administered as a competitive, reimbursement-based grant.
