DCRT News & Information Agencies Programs & Services Rental Facilities Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser Office Of Cultural Development Division Of Historic Preservation Hodges Gardens, Florien, LA Historic buildings and structures play a special role in creating the distinctive character of each and every community. Their essential legacy of cultural, educational, recreational, aesthetic, social, and environmental benefits must be preserved and/or documented for present and future generations. The Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation's professionally trained staff work in the public's interest to recognize, revitalize, rehabilitate, and record the historic built environment in our state through the important programs and technical assistance offered. Announcements: PRESERVATION GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE !!! The National Park Service has the following grants available: Opportunity Number Opportunity Title Agency Opportunity Status Posted Date Close Date P21AS00431 FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund- African American Civil Rights- Preservation Grants DOI-NPS Posted 09/30/2021 12/01/2021 P21AS00430 FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund- History of Equal Rights- Preservation Grants DOI-NPS Posted 09/30/2021 12/01/2021 P22AS00048 FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures Preservation Grants DOI-NPS Posted 10/08/2021 12/14/2021 P21AS00432 FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund- African American Civil Rights- History Grants DOI-NPS Posted 09/30/2021 12/01/2021 P22AS00050 FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund - Historically Black Colleges and Universities Grants DOI-NPS Posted 11/03/2021 01/25/2022 P22AS00049 FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund- Save America's Treasures Collection Grants DOI-NPS Posted 10/08/2021 12/14/2021 P22AS00047 FY2021 Historic Preservation Fund - Underrepresented Community Grants DOI-NPS Posted 10/08/2021 01/11/2022 The National Trust for Historic Preservation is now accepting applications for: The Telling the Full History grant program provides $25,000 and $50,000 grants for humanities-based work to interpret and preserve historic places of importance to underrepresented communities including, but not limited to, women, immigrants, Asian Americans, Black Americans, Latinx Americans, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and LGBTQ communities. Applications due 12/15/2021. Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation Announced the 2021 Most Endangered Places in Louisiana This year's list represents a mix of sites ranging from enslaved burial grounds to World War II era buildings. Listing these places acknowledges their importance to the local community and our statewide identity and economy. Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation's Rosenwald Schools Initiative! Rosenwald schools were constructed for African American students during the first half of the 20th Century in Louisiana's rural communities. Community members were very instrumental in their construction as they provided matching funds in addition to, but not always, funds from the school boards and grants received from Julius Rosenwald. CLICK ON SCHOOL PLAN TO ACCESS THE LTHP WEBSITE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS IMPORTANT INITIATIVE! Changes To Historic Tax Credit Programs THE FEDERAL HISTORIC REHABILITATION TAX CREDIT APPLICATION FORMS HAVE CHANGED (again)! Be sure to download and utilize the most recent forms immediately. Effective Monday, March 1, 2021, the Division of Historic Preservation will ONLY accept forms with the header Rev. 2019. (updated 01/27/2021) STATE COMMERCIAL TAX CREDIT PROGRAM SUNSET EXTENTION AND RESERVATION CAP. During the 2020 First Extraordinary Session, the Louisiana Legislature extended the State Commercial Tax Credit Program through December 31, 2025, and placed a cap on the amount of credits reserved annually. Any Part 2 State Commercial tax credit applications received January 1, 2021 or later will be subject to the forthcoming credit reservation cap. State Commercial Part 2 applications should not be considered a reservation, and acceptance or approval of a State Commercial Part 2 application does not ensure a reservation will be available. For any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Tax Incentives Staff of the Louisiana Division of Historic Preservation at (225) 342-8200. Click here: Federal Historic & Non-Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Programs, and State Commercial & Residential Tax Credit Programs Division of Historic Preservation National Register Section 106 Review Tax Incentives Grants Certified Local Government Louisiana Main Street Preservation Resources Preservation Professionals Education Louisiana Historic Standing Structures Survey Louisiana State Plan (SHPO) About Us Employment Opportunities Sunset Report OLG & DCRT Strategic Plan 2020-21 through 2024-25 TOURISM PARKS MUSEUMS CULTURE LIBRARIES PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST SITE MAP PRIVACY POLICY CONTACT US LOUISIANA.GOV REPORT FRAUD ©2021 Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism