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Direct Assistance

Programs listed under Direct Assistance leverage resources for the immediate preservation of the historic character of a structure or district.  These programs focus on acquisition and rehabilitation of historic structures specifically to preserve and enhance historic value.  Federal and State tax incentives, for example, offer monetary relief for the sensitive renovation of historically significant buildings.  Due to the intentional focus on preservation, programs in this section tend to offer the greatest amounts of money and the most regulatory control with respect to process and materials.

Program:            Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives – NPS
Eligibility:             For-Profits
Value Max:          20%
Matching:            80%
More Info:           http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/tax/incentives

Program:            Historic Preservation Easement Tax Credit – NPS
Eligibility:            Individuals, Non-Profits, For-Profits
Value Max:          20%
Matching:            0
More Info:            http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/tax/easement.htm

Program:            Charitable Contributions for Historic Preservation Purposes – NPS
Eligibility:            Individuals
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            N/A
More Info:            http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/tax/tax_p.htm

Program:            Historic Surplus Property Program – NPS
Eligibility:            Local Governments, Non-Profits, For-Profits
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            0
More Info:            http://www2.cr.nps.gov/tps/hspp_p.htm

Program:            Save America's Treasures – NPS
Eligibility:            Local Governments, Non-Profits, Individuals, For-Profits
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            50%
More Info:            http://www2.cr.nps.gov/treasures/

Program:            National Trust Grants – National Trust for Historic Preservation
Eligibility:            Local Governments, Non-Profits, Individuals, For-Profits
Value Max:          $10,000
Matching:            0
More Info:            http://www.nthp.org/help/grants.html

Program:            National Trust Loans – National Trust for Historic Preservation
Eligibility:            Local Governments, Non-Profits
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            0
More Info:            http://www.nthp.org/community_partners/loan.html

Program:            Banc of America Historic Tax Credit Fund – NTHP Associate
Eligibility:            Local Governments, Non-Profits, For-Profits
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            0
More Info:            http://www.nthp.org/community_partners/hist_tax_credit.html

Program:            General Grants for Mills - SPOOM
Eligibility:            Non-Profits
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            50%
More Info:            http://www.spoom.org/grants.htm

Program:            Research Grants for Mills - SPOOM
Eligibility:            Non-Profits
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            50%
More Info:            http://www.spoom.org/grants.htm

Program:            Housing Preservation Grant - USDA
Eligibility:            Local Governments, Non-Profits
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            0
More Info:            http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/mfh/brief_mfh_hpg.htm#Top

Program:            Community Facilities Grant Program - USDA
Eligibility:            Local Governments, Non-Profits
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            0
More Info:            http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/cf/brief_cp_grant.htm

Program:            Community Facilities Loan Program - USDA
Eligibility:            Local Governments, Non-Profits
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            0
More Info:            http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/cf/brief_cp_direct.htm

Program:            HOME Investment Partnerships Program - HUD
Eligibility:            Local Governments
Value Max:          Formula
Matching:            25%
More Info:            http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/programs/home/index.cfm

Program:            Capital Historic Preservation Grants – Maryland Historical Trust
Eligibility:            Local Governments, Non-Profits, Individuals, For-Profits
Value Max:          $50,000
Matching:            50%
More Info:            http://www.marylandhistoricaltrust.net/gr-cap.html

Program:            Non-Capital Historic Preservation Grants – Maryland Historical Trust
Eligibility:            Local Governments, Non-Profits, Individuals, For-Profits
Value Max:          $50,000
Matching:            50%
More Info:            http://www.marylandhistoricaltrust.net/gr-ncap.html

Program:            Maryland Rehabilitation Tax Credits – Maryland Historical Trust
Eligibility:            Non-Profits, Individuals, For-Profits
Value Max:          20% of expenses up to $3,000,000
Matching:            $5,000 (minimum)
More Info:            http://www.marylandhistoricaltrust.net/taxcr.html

Program:            Historic Preservation Loan Program – Maryland Historical Trust
Eligibility:            Local Governments, Non-Profits, Individuals, For-Profits
Value Max:          $300,000 (negotiable)
Matching:            0
More Info:            http://www.marylandhistoricaltrust.net/loans.html

Program:            Historic Preservation Easement Program – Maryland Historical Trust
Eligibility:            Non-Profits, Individuals, For-Profits
Value Max:          N/A
Matching:            0
More Info:            http://www.marylandhistoricaltrust.net/easement.html

Program:            Certified Local Government Grant Program – Maryland Historical Trust
Eligibility:            Local Governments
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            40%
More Info:            http://www.marylandhistoricaltrust.net/gr-clg.html

Program:            List of Grant Sites - Preservation Maryland
Eligibility:            Local Governments, Individuals, For-Profits, Non-Profits
Value Max:          Varies
Matching:            Varies
More Info:             http://www.preservemd.org/html/resources.html#funding

Program:            Housing Development Programs - DHCD
Eligibility:            Non-Profits, Individuals, For-Profits
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            Varies
More Info:            Email engel@dhcd.state.md.us for more information.

Program:            Historically Valuable Structure Tax Credit, City of Westminster
Eligibility:            Individuals, For-Profits
Value Max:          10% or 5%
Matching:            90% or 95% ($10,000 minimum)
More Info:            http://www.westgov.com/planning/hdc_credits.asp

Program:            Increase in Assessed Value Tax Credit, City of Westminster
Eligibility:            Individuals, For-Profits
Value Max:          Variable
Matching:            Cost of improvements ($25,000 minimum)
More Info:            http://www.westgov.com/planning/hdc_credits.asp

Program:            Historic District Zone, City of Westminster
Eligibility:            Local Government, Non-Profits, Individuals, For-Profits
Value Max:          N/A
Matching:            0
More Info:            http://www.westgov.com/planning/hdc_zone.asp

Program:            Façade Improvement Program, City of Westminster
Eligibility:            Non-Profits, Individuals, For-Profits
Value Max:          $20,000
Matching:            50%
More Info:             Email Stan Ruchlewicz for more information.