Historic Campbell Chapel Restoration Project Inc.

Historic Campbell Chapel Restoration Project Inc. is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, located in Americus, Georgia, with a primary focus on preserving and restoring historically significant African American cultural landmarks. The organization is specifically dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Historic Campbell Chapel AME Church, a building designed by Louis H. Persley, the first African American registered architect in Georgia. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization specializes in historic preservation efforts, particularly for sites with important cultural and civil rights significance.

The organization has been awarded multiple federal grants through the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid program, specifically targeting African American Civil Rights (AACR) preservation projects. These grants, ranging from $496,000 to $750,000, have supported comprehensive restoration efforts for the Campbell Chapel, including architectural services, historic structure reports, preservation planning, and physical restoration work. The grant awards focus on critical preservation activities such as roof and belfry repairs, structural assessments, accessibility improvements, and documentation of the site's historical significance. The grants are part of a broader federal initiative to preserve sites related to the African American struggle for equal rights, with performance periods typically spanning three to four years. The most recent grants, awarded between 2022 and 2025, demonstrate a consistent commitment to maintaining and protecting this historically important cultural landmark through detailed architectural and preservation interventions.