The Linn County Historic Preservation Commission is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its annual Historic Preservation Grant Program.
The commission has $28,800 in grant funding available this year. Completed applications are due March 27 by 5 p.m.
Application information is available on Linn County’s website at LinnCountyIowa.gov/746/Historic-Preservation-Grant-Program.
The Historic Preservation Commission will host an in-person grant clinic Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. at the Jean Oxley Linn County Public Service Center for those interested in learning about the preservation grant process or who have questions about their project. A virtual grant clinic will also be held via Microsoft Teams on Feb. 28 at 10 a.m.
Those interested in attending the virtual meeting or who have questions or concerns about the application format can contact the Planning & Development Department at 319-892-5130.
Projects must be designed for the purpose of collecting or preserving historical materials, artifacts, places or structures, including National Register of Historic Places nominations; maintaining a historical library or collection; conducting historical studies or research; issuing educational publications; providing public lectures of historical interest; or disseminating knowledge of the history of the area to the public.
This is a competitive grant program.
