15.904 historic preservation fund grants-in-aidhistoric preservation fund grants-in-aid assist in the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties by such means as education,…

The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $800,000 to the Montachusett Enterprise Center, Inc. on October 1, 2025, under the Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid for Competitive Grants program (CFDA 15.966), specifically through the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants Program opportunity (P24AS00548). This subgrant program will support historic preservation and revitalization initiatives in rural communities located in central Massachusetts. The award extends through April 30, 2029, and will fund preservation projects for historic properties listed in or determined eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, including architectural engineering services and physical preservation work.

The Montachusett Enterprise Center will manage subgrant disbursements to eligible beneficiaries in rural Massachusetts communities, consistent with the Paul Bruhn program's objective of fostering economic development through historic property rehabilitation. Properties must meet National Register eligibility criteria and be located in areas defined as rural by the U.S. Census (population less than 50,000). The funded subgrant program expands access to preservation financing and technical assistance, enabling historic property owners and organizations in the region to undertake rehabilitation projects that support both cultural heritage conservation and community economic development.

15.904 historic preservation fund grants-in-aidhistoric preservation fund grants-in-aid assist in the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties by such means as education, survey, planning, technical assistance, preservation, documentation, and financial incentives like grants and tax credits available for historic properties.opportunity P24AS00548 - the goal of the paul bruhn historic revitalization grants program is to fund subgrant programs that support the rehabilitation of historic properties to foster economic development in rural communities. These subgrant programs, managed by states, tribes, certified local governments, and non-profits will fund preservation projects for historic sites to include architectural engineering services and physical preservation. Beneficiaries include states, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and clgs which subgrant to beneficiaries in rural communities. Properties must be listed in or determined eligible for listing in the national register of historic places and located in areas defined as rural by the U.S. Census (population less than 50,000).this project is awarded to the montachusett enterprise center, INC. This subgrant program will support historic preservation and revitalization in rural communities in central massachusetts.