Boynton High School Renovation Plan Boynton High School Renovation Plan
Executive Summary
The Proposal
To create a successful renovation of this important building, located at the Ocean Avenue District
of Boynton Beach,we propose the following plan of action:
We propose to raise funds for the renovation process thusly:
New Market Tax Credits $6,000,000.00
40%forgivable loan<$2,400.000.00>
60% balance=$3,600,000.00
Major Donor Fundraising, over four years= $1,000,000.00
Funding from City of Boynton Beach, over four years= $2,000,000.00
In kind donations, over four years= $20,000.00
CRA Funding, over four years = $500,000.00
Historic Preservation Grants, over four years= $50,000.00
Green Building Tax Credits, over four years= $30,000.00
TOTAL $3,600,000.00
Building Programming We propose theses elements to be the fmal product;
• lease space to include public/city services
• office space rental, boutique retail lease space
• great hall with stage
• a minimum of one food and beverage outlet
• New plaza spaces at exterior of building
Revenue stream
10,000 square feet lease/office retail space, market rate
5,300 square feet great room and stage, sliding scale rate
2,000 square feet community arts and culture, sliding scale rate
Building Project Team
Boynton Beach Historical Society
Fund Raising Team
Task Force made up of Boynton Beach Historical Society President, City staff liaison, CRA staff
liaison, Grant writing Chairman, Project manager, Fund Raising Chairman
Public Education Campaign An ongoing campaign to assist in fund raising efforts,raise public
awareness and build public support for the restoration/renovation efforts. Outreach should focus
locally and extend out to all of Palm Beach County.
Steps to Achievement
We recommend the city form a 501c4 with an independent board to trigger the mechanism that
would allow us to obtain these funds and grants. The success of this renovation project will be
greatly enhanced with the support of Boynton Beach City Government and our Community
Redevelopment Agency.We ask the Boynton Beach Mayor and City Commissioners to
reconsider the proposed referendum regarding the improvements to this building.
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THE PREFACE 2
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THE WHO 13
THE HOW 14
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' TIMELINES 16
LONG RANGE PLAN 17
REFERENCES & links 17
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Built in 1927, Historic Manatee High a.k.a. Boynton Beach High.
Location Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, Florida
Boynton High SchoolMangrove Park School - Noted architect William Manly King
designed the Boynton High School as an additional school for the area. This 1927
building was constructed in the Mediterranean Revival style and incorporates elements of
Art Deco. The school was used as a school and community center until 1994, and then
transferred to the City. Since that time, the building has stood vacant and has been slowly
deteriorating. Development pressure,poor maintenance, and the current economic
conditions all factor into the increasing threat of demolition to the school building.
Preface
The intent of this brief is to supply the city commission withenough information to
I understand the intent of our efforts. In short, we propose the.following plan of action to
put this building back into action, preserving an important piece of Boynton Beach
History while creating a useful and sustainable building. We propose to restore and
I renovate the existing building. We propose the final product should be as near to self
sustaining as possible to avoid undue burden to the city in the years to come. We propose
to create a building that will host a program of uses that will'effectively, create job
I opportunities, enhance the quality of living for all of Boynton Beach and bring much
needed life and revenue back to the Boynton Beach downtown area.
ITHE WHY
Retaining and improving this existing structure has many benefits to Boynton Beach and
the surrounding Palm Beach County areas. Here we will highlight the ones we feel are
most important.
Historic preservation:
I Historic preservation projects add to the sophisticated image of the city. Cities who honor
their past are seen as places of sophistication. The City of Boynton Beach has a few fine
examples of preserving their past. The examples are but few and what is left should be
Iimportant to preserve.
I Property Values
The bottom line is improved by bring this building back to life. Areas where buildings,
especially city owned building are left in disrepair have a negative impact on all of the
I surrounding property values. We've gotten used to seeing this building in the shape it is
in. It doesn't look awful to us,but it certainly doesn't look like a building that has been
cared for by the city. It is not our opinion; it is proven fact that when an area or groups of
building are not kept to a high quality standard, crime rates rise and property values
decrease. If and when this building and the surrounding Ocean Ave District are
improved, surrounding property values will rise.
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Crime
Community Centered neighborhoods experience a decrease in crime. One effective way
to build community in a neighborhood is to have neighbors know neighbors. The most
effective weapon against crime is neighbors who watch out for each other. One of the
ways that city government can facilitate is encouraging this type of interaction. There are
a few ways to encourage this behavior, one being provide places to people to gather and
provide programming events assistance. An improved Ocean Avenue District, along with
a community civic, arts and cultural campus will not only provide excitement and
revenue coming into Boynton Beach, it will afford places for neighbors to meet
neighbors.
Commerce
Revenue into the Ocean Ave District and support for the new Marina District area. The
Old School Center can become the anchor point for the Ocean Avenue to Marina District •
area. The Ocean Avenue District will benefit from an exciting and energetic place at the
end of the street.
Cultural Tourism
Cultural Tourism, also known as cultural heritage tourism, "is travel to experiencing the
' arts,heritage, and the special character of unique places."
This definition emerged from the 1995 White House Conference on Travel and Tourism,
which declared United States involvement in this worldwide phenomenon a national
' priority-a way to link support of American cultural institutions with economic
development goals for the nation.
' Why is cultural tourism an economic development tool?
• In communities across the nation, cultural tourism has generated business
' opportunities for local entrepreneurs, created new jobs, and expanded markets for
the arts.
• Cultural tourism activity in Pennsylvania totals more than $5 billion, supports
' 69,000 jobs paying $1 .34 billion, and generates $615 million in tax revenue for
state and local governments (Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing
Corporation, 2003).
' • Cultural Tourism in New York City increased to 16.9 million in 2002, accounting
for nearly half of all visitors, according to NYC & Company. Spending by
cultural visitors accounted for$7.6 billion that year.
• Cultural Tourism has the added benefit of promoting pride and enhancing quality
of life for local residents.
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THE WHAT
The PROGRAM CONCEPT
The vision for the final product is a building that houses these basic functions.
Arts
Culture
Rental/lease/office
Civic function
Food and Beverage
THE PLAN
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In order to create a successful conclusion of this historic building renovation project we
propose the following overall plan of action.
The Team
In order to take advantage of new market tax credits, historic preservation tax credits,
available grant money on a local, state and national level and major donor fund raising
efforts, we propose the building be placed in the care of the Boynton Beach Historic
Society. The funds available are only available to a 501 c3 organization.
Over arching principles and design criteria.
In order to create an economically successful project of this historic building, the
following design and functional principles should be followed closely.
Traffic flow, evening and daytime. Further study is need in this area. It may be possible
or necessary to secure a portion of the building in the evening hours. It may be entirely
acceptable that the entire building be open to the public in the evening hours. Unsecured,
empty hallways are not an acceptable or desired result. Some possible solutions are
creating a layout of uses that allows the entire building to be accessible at night time,
• Retail next to office next to food and beverage outlet(s).
• A mix of uses that allows of the second floor of the south side of the building to
Mbe close in the evening hours.
• Or a mix of uses that allows for the lower level of the north side of the building to
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Complimentary functions and their location.
' Mix of uses, principles.
The right location for potential uses should be well thought out in advance and remain
flexible.
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4000 square feet Great room
A multi function great room is proposed for the old gymatorium. The existing stage is
proposed to be renovated. The existing bleachers are proposed to be removed and
replaced with a more functional storage and seating structure. The great room has enough
space for approximately 250 people banquet style, 500 people theater style and 350
people conference style. The area where the old bleachers will be redesigned will have
room for storage of tables, chairs, chafing dishes, 6-foot tables, conference tables and
other banquet needs.
Lease space is to be provided to bring in enough revenue to offset any annual cost to the
city. Available space made available for lease shall be approximately half of the overall
usable space under roof. The design layout may change,but the over all goal of providing
enough lease space to cover the cost of annual maintenance or very close to covering the
cost shall be a guiding overarching principle when development decisions are made at
every level.
Food and beverage service
The lower north section of the old school is a proposed kitchen facility. This area may be
used as a support-catering kitchen or may be expanded to service the proposed food and
beverage operation of an in house food and beverage operation. One food and beverage
operation must be incorporated into the final building mix of uses. This food and
beverage operation may take on the form of a full service restaurant or may be a deli or
coffee shop style operation. The overarching principle is to have available service
available to attract visitors and create activity at the space from morning to later
evenings.
Civic and city services
Civic and city services are to be worked out over the course of the reconstruction of the
old school space. Some overall considerations to keep in mind while making these
decisions shall be.
1. Creating traffic into the building.
A city service that does not create pedestrian traffic may be better suited elsewhere.
Other considerations may be city community, cultural and arts centric services. These
may include Parks and Recreations services, community centered police services, arts
and culture related departments. The over all mix can of course fluctuate over time as
needed.
Office lease space. Here again consideration should be given to how much pedestrian
traffic does a professional service make. If desired result is prohibited by and zoning
regulations, we suggest the city commission grant exceptions and revisit the regulations
that are prohibitive to flexibility of the City of Boynton Beach to make decisions in the
best interest of the Ocean Avenue and Marina District. In general, we are proposing
professional office space to offset the annual cost of the redeveloped old school space.
Proposed locations for office lease space are flexible. Consideration should be taken as to
' location of office lease space during the evening hours. Depending on the final location
of the food and beverage operation in the old school building, the office space may be
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located in the lower level of the North portion of the building office and boutique retail
space can be located on either floor of the South side of the building.
I Retail lease space.
The preferred retail tenant shall be a business operation that has the ability to be open in
the evening hours, especially on the weekends. This concept should reflect the overall
I Ocean Avenue principle of creating life and activity on the street in the evening hours.
Generally, most of the high traffic time will be on the weekend. The building renovation
should take into account that display windows for retail space should be provided. Not all
1 retail space must be open in the evening hours,but window-shopping will provide a
desired result of providing a pleasurable experience moving people through the space.
Care should be given as to the location of all lease uses. It is foreseeable that office and
Icity services are located on the top floor and retail space located at the street level floors.
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11,000 square feet lease space= $187,000
10,000 square feet lease space= $170,000
I5,000 lease space= $85,000
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Office/ retail lease space
12,000 square feet @ $17.00 per square foot= $204.000 annually
4,000 square great room space
50 function days @ 2,000 = $100,000 annually.
50 function days @ 1,000 = $50,000 annually.
Design Concepts and Criteria
Preservation will be a great part of the effort to restore the old Boynton Beach High
School to health. However, preservation will only be part of the overall plan. In our view,
a 100%preservation project will not be produce the desire result of having a multi
functional, civic, arts centric center that is open to all Palm Beach County residents. The
overall concept is to be flexible in future building usages, while remaining true to the
spirit of this historic building. Our proposal to use historic preservation grants to the
extent that these grants do not tie the hands of future development of the building as a
functional civic arts center. Our plan is to use our resources to solicit grants for historic
preservation, green building/ sustainable building grants and grants aimed at providing
services for Boynton Beach and the larger community of Palm Beach County.
Design guidelines
Preserve bathrooms, key historic design features, preserve the integrity of the exterior
structure.
Signage shall be handled not on the exterior of the building. Signage shall be handled via
sign walls to be added around the building incorporated into canopies, sign walls, and
plaza features.
Replacement doors shall reflect the era of the original building. We will not be tied into
doing exact replicas of the era and we reserve the right to get close enough without being
penalized by grantors of moneys for the project. If grant money will inhibit our ability to
our intent is to keep in the spirit of this historic building while keeping within a
reasonable budget. The overall goal of putting this building back to good use for the it
community will take precedent in all design decisions.
Replacement light fixtures shall reflect and respect the era of the original building.
We reserve the right to remove and or replace non-structural walls to accommodate for a
better functioning building. Lease space shall be considered when all structural design
decisions are to be made.
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Programming
First Floor, Retail, Food, Beverage, City Offices
Conceptual suggestions;
Rita's, Sandwich Shop. Parks &Recreation, Coffee Shop
Suggestions for placement;
Food and beverage on the East and West rooms. Retail in the middle
Second Floor, Retail, Office Space, City Offices
Gym and stage, Movable art show or restaurant.
The Art Show.
The concept is to have Art line the walls of the old Gymatorium. With movable platforms
for sculpture pieces. The sculpture pieces can be moved to the center of the gym floor
when the building does not have a function planned. When a function is planned, they
can be moved safely to a niche along the perimeter of the walls. Storage for tables and
chairs will be along the South walls.
In our recent economic impact study, Miami-Dade County's findings revealed a $922
million economic impact from nonprofit arts and culture industry spending.
The study also revealed an extraordinary average audience expenditure of$78.17 per
person from outside the county,per event, in addition to the cost of admission -- three
times as much as the $26.17 spent by the average county resident. Arts and culture are
magnets for tourists, and tourism research repeatedly shows that cultural travelers stay
longer and spend more, resulting in local businesses reaping the financial rewards.
http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/letters/storv/1181944.html
Food & Beverage
• Full service Restaurant and/or
• Coffee Shop/Bakery
Locations and logistics to be decided. The concept of having food and beverage service at
this location is crucial to the goals set forthwith. Creating a space where there pedestrian
traffic flow during all hours of operation is key to creating life on Ocean Avenue. Our
proposal leaves room for placement to be adjusted,however it would be best to place
food and beverage locations on the first level floors with access to the street and adjacent
parking. And entry plaza could not only accommodate a small performance area,but
would also create opportunities for signage and ADA compliant assess to the building.
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THE WHO
The Team, Organizations
501C3, 501C4 Options:
Boynton Beach Historical Society
City 501c3
Newly formed 501c3
Support Team members & organizations
Palm Beach County Historical Society
Boynton Beach Historical Society
Proposed City Task Force
Building Dept.
Citizen group Liaison
Parks & Recreation Dept.
Facilities Dept.
Citizen Group Tasks
Petition Drive,
Build coalition partners support
Build community by- in
Education events
Special events
Assist in coalition building
501c3 formation
In kind donation program
Fund raising support
Design, programming plans, support organization.
Assign liaison with City and CRA
The Team, Individuals
Barbara Ready, President, coalition Building
G. Allan Hendricks, campaign manager, public education, organizer
Warren Adams, Grant Writer in Chief
John McGovern, 501c3 & City/ CRA Liaison
FUND RAISING TEAM
Harvey Oyer III
Supporters & Allied Organizations
National Historic Trust
Boynton Historical Society
Art Deco Palm Beach County
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THE HOW
Construction Phasing.
After the building is secured, the renovation efforts should be focus on the First and
second floor rental spaces and creating a pedestrian friendly plaza between Ocean Ave
and the building. Construction/renovation of the gym space and lower floors can move
forward, with peep holes for curious visitors.
Education and promotion campaign
In order to insure a successful end result a promotion campaign will be in effect
throughout the renovation process. This campaign will bring awareness to the Old
School project, create an environment where potential major donors are more likely to
know about the project and be willing to donate funds and ensure success when the time
comes to actively acquire lease agreements.
• Ongoing effort to build support and excitement for the restoration project
• Speaking engagements
• Direct involvement by city residents, major donors and city Government and city
staff in the process.
• Guided tours at predetermined times for press, major donors and citizens and city
staff
• Cooperation with City and CRA education and community building efforts
THE MONEY
In general we propose the following plan of action to fund the restoration/renovation of
the Old Boynton High School:
We are working form the assumption that the project will cost 8 — 10 million dollars.
New Market Tax Credits
$6,000,000.00
The assumption is that 40% of this money will be a forgivable loan and the remainder
will have to be repaid. Revised total cost to project= 3,600,000.00
Money from Major donor fund raising efforts.
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$1,000,000.00 over four years ($250,000.00 per year)
In kind donations
$20,000.00 over four years ($5,000.00 per year)
Money from Grants
$80,000.00 over four years ($20,000.00 per year)
Balance from City of Boynton Beach
$2,000,000.00 over four years ($500,000.00 per year)
TOTAL—$3,600,000.00
Major Donor Fund Raising
Grants
Tax Credits
Major Donor Fund Raisers
City Money
Grants, Historic Preservation, GREEN Building, Community Building, Arts and
Education, Stimulus Money
In Kind Donations,Major Retailers
Naming rights campaign
New Market Tax Credits
http://www.stlamerican.com/articles/2009/11/06/business/local business/business02.t
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http://tampabay.biziournals.com/tampabay/stories/2009/06/08/storyl.html
Historic Preservation Tax Credits
http://www.preservationnation.org/issues/rehabilitation-tax-credits/
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TIMELINE
Objectives by year
YEAR ONE, task, deliverables, materials, timelines
1. Secure the right to use the building for an extended period of time
2. Have a restoration plan with known, verifiable expenses.
3. Develop qualified organization
4. Develop board
5. Write investment policy with a competent money manager.
6. Develop the case statement for support
7. Secure collateral material
8. Identify Lead donors.
YEAR TWO, task, deliverables, materials, timelines
Structure, 501c3 to report at monthly Commission Meeting
Deliverables:
Petition gathering, infrastructure/awareness building
Organize community team
Plan & execute 1st Town Hall
Allied organizations counsel (local) Harvey Oyer, Koskoff, Stryker
Grant writers organized, help from CRA grant writers
Green restoration homework
Stimulus money
Key Team Players
Clean team
Press person, NEWSLETTER
CPA
Lawyer(City)
Old school experts in restoring historic buildings
Gather donors and in-kind donations
Scaffolding
Paint.
Electric
Cleaning services
Doors
Windows
Banners for donors
Wall plaques
Naming rights
Communicate and coordinate with city and CRA
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CRA joint event
Create non—profit, with help from City Attorney
Organize allied groups
First community fund raiser
First event
Major Construction-ROOF
YEAR THREE
First major donor fundraiser
Community fund raiser
Continue building teams
Plan & execute 1st Town Hall
Major Construction - ELECTRIC
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Open doors
Major Construction - Fire system
Fund Raising Goals
Grants
FOLLOW THROUGH
The Education Campaign
The education campaign will be an ongoing effort from beginning of project through the
opening of the new venue.
Speaking engagements, a program to identify stakeholders,potential donors and Boynton
Beach citizens to build support and excitement for the project. The education element of
the plan is essential to the success for getting the building renovated and ensuring that we
will have lease space filled when we open the doors.
Major Donors and Key Financial Support
Resources
Two of the 2006 Top Ten Green Projects winners are preservation projects
Immaculate Heart of Mary Motherhouse, Monroe, MI
Philadelphia Forensic Science Center, Philadelphia, PA
http://www.wbdg.org/resources/sustainable hp.php
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Preserving a building is often called the ultimate recycling project, yet preservationists
commonly fight the stigma that historic buildings are inefficient and require daunting
corrective measures to retrofit for energy saving devices and systems. Green and
sustainable design has become an increasingly popular issue in both the preservation and
new construction industries. Preservation and green goals overlap, and reconciling their
differences is possible, provided that both sides strive to be as creative and flexible as
possible.
The LEED for Neighborhood Development Rating System (LEED-ND) integrates the
principles of smart growth, new urbanism, and green building into the first national
system for smart, green, and healthy neighborhood design. LEED-ND also addresses
historic buildings.
The U.S. Green Building Council recently adopted LEED-EB® as a guideline for
greening Existing Buildings. While this is a valuable checklist for maximizing the
sustainable qualities of existing buildings in a real estate portfolio, it stops short of
addressing historic buildings specifically.
The LEED for Existing Buildings Rating System helps building owners and operators
measure operations, improvements and maintenance on a consistent scale, with the goal
of maximizing operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. LEED
for Existing Buildings addresses whole-building cleaning and maintenance issues
(including chemical use), recycling programs, exterior maintenance programs, and
systems upgrades. It can be applied both to existing buildings seeking LEED certification
for the first time and to projects previously certified under LEED for New Construction,
Schools, or Core & Shell.
USGBC is now offering free registration for all previously certified LEED for New
Construction, LEED for Schools, and LEED for Core & Shell projects. E-
mail leedinfo@usgbc.org to take advantage of this offer and get started on the LEED for
Existing Buildings: O&M certification process.
Minimum Program Requirements Update: The LEED Steering Committee has
approved a change to the Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) for LEED for
Existing Buildings: Operations &Maintenance, versions 2 and 3, lowering the occupancy
rate required for certification from 75% to 50%.
Articles
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Architectural Record
GreenHomeNYC
Sustainable Design and Historic Preservation
National Housing Trust
Integrating Sustainability and Historic Preservation—AIA Best Practices
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http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentType=GSA BASIC&contentl
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http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:ugt9U09gN 8gJ:cepm.louisville.edu/Pubs
WPapers/practiceguides/PG8.pdf+successful+historic+preservation+examples&h1=en&g
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http://www.wbdg.org/design/historic pres.php
http://www.architectureweek.com/2009/0916/culture 3-3.html
ARTS GRANTS RESOURCES
http://www.florida-arts.org/grants/programs/?program=scp
National Endowment for the Arts
http://www.nea.gov/grants/index.html
Financial Resources for Historic Preservation Projects
http://www.floridatrust.org/resources-article/16
National
National Trust for Historic Preservation - Grants
Small matching grants that fund professional services for preservation planning,
education programs, and preservation emergencies. Applications for Florida projects are
coordinated through the National Trust Southern Office (843) 722-8552.
National Trust Loan Fund
Revolving loan funds that provide assistance for projects that serve low and moderate
income households/areas, and for a variety of preservation projects, including acquiring
or rehabilitating historic buildings, sites, structures and districts.
National Trust Community Investment Corporation
NTCI is the National Trust's for-profit subsidiary and offers equity investment programs
for real estate projects that qualify for federal and state historic rehabilitation tax credits.
The program focuses on projects that stimulate the economic revitalization of the
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surrounding community.
Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit
A tax credit available for the restoration of National Historic Landmark buildings, •
buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places or as contributing buildings to
a National Register Historic District, some state or locally designated contributing •
buildings. Buildings must be income producing and must meet the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
The Advisory Council lists sources of preservation funding on their website.
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Save America's Treasures
A Federal grant program assisting in the preservation of nationally significant historic
sites and collections.
Preserve America
Federal grants assisting community efforts for the sustainable use of historic sites and
that promote the economic and educational benefits of heritage tourism. State Historic
Preservation Offices, Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, designated Preserve America .
Communities, and Certified Local Governments that have applied for Preserve America
Community designation are eligible to apply.
National Endowment for the Arts
Grants for design (including city planning and architecture), museum education and
exhibits,partnerships on art/cultural education projects, visual arts (including interior
restorations), and to art/cultural agencies for various programs.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Grant themes often change each year, however in the past have included programs that
promote history, preservation and access to historic sites and collections, education and
public programs, and research.
National Center for Preservation Technology and Training Grants
NCPTT is a program of the National Park Service. Grants provide assistance for
research, training,meetings, conferences, and publications in the field of preservation
technology.
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Save our History Grants
Save our History is a program coordinated by the History Channel. Grants are awarded
for projects that promote partnerships with local schools to teach students about historic
preservation.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
HUD offers several grant and loan programs that assist in historic preservation. Programs
target local governments, cultural group,private homeowners, rural comminutes,
affordable housing projects, and many others. Of interest to private homeowners are the
203(k) loans and funds for"Handyman Specials and Fixer-Uppers."
Getty Trust Grants
Funds are available for the conservation of museum collections, architecture, historic
campus buildings, preservation education programs, and preservation training programs.
Transportation Enhancements.
These federal funding grants help enhance transportation projects. Activities can include
preserving cultural landscapes, historic preservation, acquisition of historic preservation
easements, historic restoration, archaeological planning, scenic highways, Rails to Trails
programs, and transportation museums.
Restore America
www.nationaltrust.org - www.hgtv.com
Restore America is a joint partnership between the National Trust for Historic
Preservation and Home and Garden Television. Each year, a small number of residential
projects are funded which spur the revitalization of a community. Funds can be used for
bricks and mortar costs or consultant fees.
Institute of Museum and Library
Financial assistance available for museums in the area of assessment, collections
management, education and research.
Tourism Cares for Tomorrow
This nonprofit organization awards international grants for the preservation and
conservation of exceptional cultural and historical sites.
The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Grants in five core areas: higher education, museums and art conservation, performing
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arts, conservation and the environment, and public affairs.
1772 Foundation
Grants assist in the historic preservation of fanning buildings, industrial development
sites, transportation sites, and unusual historic buildings.
Carls Foundation
Funds assist in the preservation of open space and historic buildings significant in
America's heritage.
Graham Foundation
Funding available for public programs that build support for architecture and the built
environment.
American Express
Funding is available in the area of cultural heritage for public awareness programs and
major heritage tourism sites.
Wachovia Foundation
Funding is available for community development projects, especially those.which include
affordable housing.
Kresge Foundation
Grants are available for arts and cultural projects, as well as a special fund for green
buildings.
Grants for Green Buildings
EPA Funding Resource List
Good To Be Green
Statewide
Division of Historical Resources
Provides grants for the identification, excavation, protection and rehabilitation (including
acquisition and bricks and mortar) of historic buildings and archaeological sites. Funds
are also available for history museums and Main Street programs.
Division of Cultural
Provides grants for cultural and arts projects. Projects include the rehabilitation of
historic buildings slated for use as a cultural or arts center and education programming.
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Department of Community Affairs
Most of the funding programs are catered towards local government for community
revitalization and development. There is also information for individuals regarding
disaster management and response.
Local Tax Incentives and Grants
Many local governments offer tax incentive programs and/or grant programs for the
restoration of historic buildings. Call you local Planning Department or Historic
Preservation Office for information.
Resources
The Foundation Center
The Foundation Center is a great online tool for finding information on potential funding
opportunities and general information on fundraising. The Foundation Center has several
research centers around the country; however, the closest to Florida is in Atlanta, GA.
For a list of places in Florida with a small collection of Foundation Center information,
visit www.foundationcenter.org/collections
www.grants.gov
An online database of grants available through the Federal Government.
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Philanthropy Journal Online
Other Funding Sources
Often, organizations and agencies outside of historic preservation may offer financial
assistance for preservation projects (i.e. affordable housing, environmental protection,
small business administration, etc.).
Financial Resources for Historic Preservation Projects
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