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National Trust Preservation Funds

National Trust for Historic Preservation
Grants from the National Trust Preservation Funds encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects.
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Wisconsin Historic Preservation Fund Subgrants

State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society
This grant provides funding for the identification, evaluation, and listing of architectural and archaeological resources
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Wisconsin's Major Historic Preservation Statutes

Read an overview of role of state statutes and see the compendium of primary state historic preservation laws (PDF).
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Historic Preservation and Community Planning

Learn why historic preservation is beneficial to your community and its identity.
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Resources for Flooding in Historic Buildings

Find trusted resources for what to do if your historic building is impacted by flooding.
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How to Preserve Your Historic Building

Information and resources to assist architecture professionals and archaeology consultants in preserving Wisconsin's history
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History and Culture Grants

National Park Service
The National Park Service provides funding for the preservation, acquisition, and interpretation of various historic and cultural resources.
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Hart Family Funds for Small Towns

National Trust for Historic Preservation
Assists small town preservation and revitalization initiatives for towns with populations of 5,000 or less
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Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation

National Trust for Historic Preservation
This grant aims to save historic environments in order to foster an appreciation of our nation's cultural heritage and revitilize communities.
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The J.M. Kaplan Fund - Common Grant in Historic Preservation

The J.M. Kaplan Fund
This grant seeks to provide funding for the preservation and protection of archaeological sites and the built environment
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Planning a Historic Building Rehabilitation Project

Learn how to choose a professional to help you plan your historic building rehabilitation project.
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Jeffris Family Foundation

Jeffris Family Foundation
This Grant strives to preserve the cultural history and heritage of the Midwest through the preservation of historic buildings and decorative arts.
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Grants for Your Historic Building Rehabilitation Project

See examples of organizations that have helped fund historic rehabilitation projects.
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Renovate Your Historic Building Using Preservation Best Practices

Ensure that your rehabilitation project follows historic preservation best practices.
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Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors

National Trust for Historic Preservation
This fund provides nonprofit organizations and public agencies grants to assist in the preservation, restoration and interpretation of historic interiors.
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About the National Register and State Register of Historic Places

All Wisconsin National Register of Historic Places listings are searchable on our website.
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Local Transportation Enhancements Program

Wisconsin Department of Transportation
A grant program to help local governments enhance transportation projects.
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Preserving Your Historic Building's Character

Learn methods for modernizing a historic house without disturbing the historic integrity and character.
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Historic Homes Tax Credit Program

State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society
This program offers a 25-percent Wisconsin income tax credit for homeowners who rehabilitate historic, non-income-producing personal residences.
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Archaeological Sites Property Tax Exemption Program

Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office
Provides tax exemption for a property that contains an archaeological site listed in the National Register or State Register of Historic Places.

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