In most States, CLG grants are matching grants, i.e. recipients must provide a certain amount of cash or in-kind services to be used in carrying out the grant project. Each SHPO determines how much match is to be required. This means that for every dollar received the recipient must provide a matching dollar in services, cash, or volunteer hours, as specified by State policy. SHPOs make an annual mailing to each CLG, and each local government whose application for certification is pending, notifying them of the availability of CLG grant funds. Although application procedures and time frames vary from State to State, in general, the SHPO solicits grant proposals from its CLGs in the Fall.
Applications are generally due at the end of the calendar year.
Contact your SHPO for the specific deadlines in your State. Each SHPO sets its own funding priorities. In some States, greater weight may be given to one type of project over another. Among the factors typically used to rate grant proposals are compatibility with the broad goals of the SHPO, urgency of the project, significance of the historic properties, geographic distribution of grant funds, education and public awareness potential, and the administrative and financial management capability of the applicant. CLG grants are competitive.