The purpose of this grant is to organize preservation information pertaining to identification, evaluation, registration and treatment of historic properties in a logical sequence, and to set priorities for accomplishing preservation activities. It includes historical or archaeological contexts and preservation planning. Grants given to sponsors to increase awareness and knowledge of preservation and of West Virginia's rich heritage are called Heritage Education grants. It covers the development or implementation of curricula supplements, intern projegrams and courses to instruct in preservation related subjects or techniques. National Register grants are designed to assist organizations and individuals in preparing nominations to the National Register of Historic Places.
Grants are also available for Predevelopment projects.
These projects assist in activities necessary prior to the development of a property. A survey grant is given to identify and evaluate properties in an area to determine whether they have architectural, cultural, historical or engineering significance.