Preservation grants available

Press release from the Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County:

In light of Hurricane Helene, preservation grants from $500 – $5000 are currently available in the category of Brick-and-Mortar.  The following are some guidelines for this current grant cycle (see grant application below).

• There is currently no grant application deadline and applications will be reviewed as we receive them.  Send applications to grants@psabc.org.
• If you need a generator and/or dehumidifiers, immediate assistance will be considered without the need to apply for a grant. Please make your request directly to jessie@psabc.org
• The current focus of grants will be for properties affected by hurricane Helene with special priority placed on helping keep people in their homes.
• In order to apply for our funding we ask that you also be taking the steps necessary to take advantage of insurance and FEMA funding.
• While we are using our existing grant application, please feel free to adjust as necessary for the current conditions.  We will accept and review all applications regardless of how complete they are and reach out for any additional information.

 Please reach out to Jessie Landl at jessie@psabc.org or 727-560-6311 with any questions.  Please visit our Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery hub as we update our page with current information. 

GRANT APPLICATION

Send the responses to these questions to grants@psabc.org for consideration:

1. Location/address of historic structure.

2. Owner of historic structure. If this property is not privately owned, please describe ownership.

3. Contact information for owner, including email, mailing address, and phone number.

4. Please describe the project to be funded including, contractors to be hired, intended materials and timeline. If already acquired, include copies of all bids.

5. Does this structure have any local or national historic designations?

6. Is this structure important to your community? If so, please share why.

7. Is the structure in imminent risk of failure?

8. What is the total cost of the project? How much would you like funded by PSABC?   From where do you intend to receive any remaining funds, and how much will they total?

9. Include a detailed budget and attach bids received for work.

10. Please describe financial need. (Demonstrated financial need is especially important for privately-owned property)

11. Please describe any relationships (personal, family, business) you have with PSABC staff or board members.

12. If you have previously received a grant through PSABC, provide an update on the previous project.

13.  Provide photographs of the property and specific project. (maximum 20 photographs)