15.929 save americas treasuresopportunity P24AS00544 save americas treasures grants from the historic preservation fund provide preservation and or conservation assistance to nationally significant…

Howard County, Maryland received a $1.565 million Project Grant award (CFDA 15.929) from the National Park Service (NPS) under the Save America's Treasures program, effective September 15, 2025, with an anticipated completion date of April 30, 2029. The award funds the repair and restoration of historic masonry and wood building features at the Howard County Historic Courthouse located in Ellicott City, Maryland. This physical preservation project addresses structural and architectural elements critical to maintaining the national significance of the courthouse.

The Save America's Treasures program, administered by the NPS in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), provides matching grants requiring dollar-for-dollar non-federal matches to support preservation and conservation work on nationally significant historic properties. Howard County's award represents a competitive, merit-based selection for preservation work evaluated on national significance, threat mitigation, project feasibility, and implementation methodology. The grant will directly support the stabilization and restoration of the courthouse's historic building envelope and architectural features to ensure the long-term preservation of this locally and regionally significant structure.

15.929 save americas treasuresopportunity P24AS00544 save americas treasures grants from the historic preservation fund provide preservation and or conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and require a dollar-for-dollar, non-federal match, which can be cash or documented in-kind. The grant program is administered by the national park service (NPS) in partnership with the national endowment for the arts (NEA), the national endowment for the humanities (NEH), and the institute of museum and library services (imls). Beneficiaries include states, tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. This physical preservation project is awarded to the howard county government to repair historic masonry and wood building features of the howard county historic courthouse.