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Guide or Instruction

Where to Find Funding for Arts and Humanities Projects

Your historic preservation group has many options to seek funding for preservation-related arts and humanities projects.
Guide or Instruction

How to Pursue Grant Funding for Your Historic Preservation Group

Grant funding is readily available for historic preservation organizations that are willing to put in some hard work.
Guide or Instruction

How to Get Expert Help and Funding from the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Your nonprofit preservation organization can find funding opportunities and lots of support from the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Guide or Instruction

Chapter 2: Preservation Laws and Programs

Table of Contents
Guide or Instruction

Community Development Block Grants

Chapter 2: Preservation Laws and Programs, Page 7 of 7
Guide or Instruction

Funding Commission Preservation Activities

Chapter 6: Preservation Commission Budgets and Finances, Page 2 of 3
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Historic Preservation Tax Incentives

Chapter 2: Preservation Laws and Programs, Page 6 of 7
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Alternative Preservation Funding Sources

Chapter 6: Preservation Commission Budgets and Finances, Page 3 of 3
Resource Description

Resources for Local Historical Societies

The Society's Local History Outreach Program provides resources for local historical organizations, including an annual conference, a series of Local History webinars, occasional workshops, grants and information to help you start your own local or specialized history organization.
General Information

Grants for Topics Underrepresented within the State Historical Marker Program

Learn how to apply for a grant from the Wisconsin Historical Society and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
Guide or Instruction

Creating Local Preservation Incentives

Chapter 10: Preservation Community Relationships, Page 5 of 5
Guide or Instruction

National Preservation Laws and Statutes

Chapter 2: Preservation Laws and Programs, Page 1 of 7
Guide or Instruction

Where to Find Federal Funds to Preserve Historic Places

Learn about the types of federal funding programs available for preserving a historic building or place in your community.
Guide or Instruction

How to Create a Budget for a Grant Application

Every time your nonprofit organization applies for a grant, a project budget will be an essential component of your application.
Guide or Instruction

The National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA)

Chapter 1: History of Historic Preservation, Page 3 of 4
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Commission Membership and Authority

Chapter 4: Starting a Preservation Commission, Page 2 of 5
Guide or Instruction

How to Use Web and Print Communications Effectively in Your Nonprofit Organization

Your nonprofit organization’s ideal communications strategy will balance web-based communications with strategically-planned printed materials.
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Why Your Nonprofit Organization Needs Members

Learn the ways that members can support your nonprofit organization beyond just paying their annual dues.
Guide or Instruction

How Tax Status Affects Your Nonprofit Organization's Advocacy Activities

Your nonprofit organization's tax status determines whether your organization can engage in lobbying and other political activities
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Economic Hardship

Chapter 9: Preservation Commission Design Review, Page 3 of 6

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