The
State Historical Fund was created by the 1990 constitutional amendment
allowing limited gaming in the towns of Cripple Creek, Central
City, and Black Hawk. The amendment directs that a portion of the gaming
tax revenues be used for historic preservation throughout the state. Funds are
distributed through a competitive process and all projects must
demonstrate strong public benefit and community support. Grants
vary in size, from a few hundred dollars to amounts in excess
of $200,000. The
Fund assists in a wide variety of preservation projects including
restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings, architectural
assessments, archaeological excavations, designation and interpretation
of historic places, preservation planning studies, and education
and training programs.
The
State Historical Fund was created by the 1990 constitutional amendment
allowing limited gaming in the towns of Cripple Creek, Central
City, and Black Hawk. The amendment directs that a portion of the gaming
tax revenues be used for historic preservation throughout the state. Funds are
distributed through a competitive process and all projects must
demonstrate strong public benefit and community support. Grants
vary in size, from a few hundred dollars to amounts in excess
of $200,000. The
Fund assists in a wide variety of preservation projects including
restoration and rehabilitation of historic buildings, architectural
assessments, archaeological excavations, designation and interpretation
of historic places, preservation planning studies, and education
and training programs.
Next Grant Application submittal deadline: October 1, 2008