Historic Preservation Fund
en Español بالعربية በአማርኛ монгол хэлээр
The application period is now closed.
About the Fund
The Historic Preservation Program is excited to offer the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), a competitive grant program that will support community and individual projects related to Arlington’s history, built environment, or cultural heritage. Whether it includes historic window restoration within a local historic district (LHD) or the creation of an economic strategic plan for a historic commercial area, the HPF will financially contribute to history-based initiatives that invest in the future of preservation in Arlington County. The HPF will support both capital and non-capital projects that align with the stated goals of the Historic and Cultural Resources Plan. Some projects may be eligible for both types of grants. The HPF can be used only to support new projects and will not provide reimbursement for previously completed projects or prior expenses.
The HPF will support projects that:
- Enhance the understanding of Arlington’s history and historic character;
- Have significant impact on the community and advance cultural equity in Arlington.
- Result in distinctive, high quality, and meaningful cultural experiences in Arlington.
- Foster community partnerships and advance the vision and values of the Historic Preservation Master Plan; and
- Preserve the historic built environment.
Eligibility Requirements and Evaluation Criteria
To be eligible to receive a FY23 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Grant, applicants can be the following:
- Any individual that has a physical property address in Arlington County (post office boxes are not eligible);
- An institution, community group, and/or organization that serves Arlingtonians and/or utilizes a historic property;
- A civic/citizen and/or homeowner’s association that serves Arlington County; or
- A 501(c)(3) organization in Arlington County.
Applicants may apply for both award categories (capital projects and non-capital projects) simultaneously. A separate grant application will be required for each project proposal.
| Project Type |
Description |
| Capital Projects |
Grants awarded to capital projects can have a maximum support of up to $100,000 and will require a 100% match. Eligible properties for capital projects are individual LHDs, contributing properties to a LHD, properties that hold a recorded historic preservation easement, and properties eligible to become a LHD and/or hold a recorded easement. Examples of eligible capital projects could include restoration work, foundation repairs, cleaning and repair of storefronts, and remounting grave markers. |
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Non-Capital Projects
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Grants awarded to non-capital projects can have a maximum support of up to $25,000. Matching funds will not be required. Examples of eligible non-capital projects could include historic research, oral histories, historic markers, nominations to the National Register of Historic Places, educational activities, and institutional planning. |
Note: Please refer to the HPF Grant Guidelines document for more details on capital and non-capital projects. To be eligible to receive capital project funding, properties are required to become a LHD or hold a recorded historic preservation easement and will need to enter into an agreement with Arlington County. Contact the Historic Preservation Program for details.
HPF Grant Guidelines(PDF, 289KB) Directrices de subvención إرشادات المنحة የስጦታ መመሪያዎች Тэтгэлгийн удирдамж
HPF Grant Application Aplicar طبق አመልከቱ Өргөдөл гаргах
Application Period
The grant application period for FY23 is from January 17, 2023, to April 28, 2023. A formal HPF award letter will be sent to grant recipients by June 30, 2023.
Process and Timeline
Historic Preservation Program staff and designees of the County Manager will consider applications and administer the funds. Final grant awards will be based on scored evaluation criteria.
| Steps |
Description |
Dates |
| Step 1: Optional Consultation |
Applicants may schedule an Optional Pre-submittal Consultation with the Historic Preservation Program staff via 703-228-3459 or HistoricPreservationFund@arlingtonva.us. Whether applicants choose to have a consultation will not bear any outcome on submitted applications or the awarding of grants. |
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 5:00 P.M.
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Step 2: Grant Application Process
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Applicants submit Grant Application online |
Before Friday, April 28, 2023, 11:59 P.M. |
| Step 3: Grant Award Process |
Historic Preservation Program staff sends Award Notification Letters
Historic Preservation Program staff processes Grant paperwork
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By Friday, June 30, 2023
Mid-August 2023 through September 2023
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| Step 4: Project Completion Process |
Grant recipients must complete projects
Grant recipients must submit Final Reports
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By Friday, June 28, 2024
By Wednesday, July 31, 2024, or within 30 days of completing project
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FY23 applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria
Quality of the Proposed Project
30% of score
- What is the overall purpose of the project?
- What are the specific project goals?
- Will this grant allow the project to be completed in its entirety or a specific phase(s) of the project?
- How will the project outcomes be measured to determine success?
Equity and Inclusion
30% of score
- How will the project foster racial/cultural equity of history in Arlington?
- Will the project involve a partnership with an organization that focuses on issues of racial/cultural equity?
Community Impact
30% of score
- How will the project benefit the greater Arlington community?
- How will the project engage and impact a diverse range of voices and/or participants in Arlington?
Managerial Competence
10% of score
- What is the work plan/timeline for completing the project?
- What are the qualifications of the individuals who will undertake the project? If an organization, please include résumés of all members of the project team, including administrative support staff.
How to Apply
The application process is electronic. The application period will open on January 17, 2023. Complete and submit the HPF Grant application by Friday, April 28, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.
Click here to apply - HPF Grant Application
To complete this process, you will need access to a computer with the latest version of Adobe Reader software, internet access, and the ability to send and receive emails. The Historic Preservation Program (HPP) can assist those who need help submitting an online application.
Please direct any requests for application assistance to HistoricPreservationFund@arlingtonva.us or call the HPP office at 703-228-3549.