Request Grant Writing Services
Grant writing for historic preservation projects and cultural resource identification, interpretation and protection is a specialized and time-consuming process that differs between granting agencies. CPI secures grants from a variety of funding agencies on behalf of projects, individuals and organizations. Past grants include: History Colorado’s State Historical Fund (SHF), the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), the National Park Service (NPS), the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), private foundations and many others. CPI professionals will help research appropriate funding opportunities to determine the project’s eligibility, related requirements and matching funds potential. CPI is also available to assist with completing a full grant application to the specific granting entity(s).
Successful applications for projects involving restoration/construction hard costs are able to demonstrate appropriate planning for the historic building’s needs.
Applicants must commit to providing the following items to CPI a minimum of 6 weeks prior to the deadline for grant submittals:
- Project scope of work and time table
- Project budget including estimates and bids from contractors.
- Brief written description of your organization’s history and mission
- Letters of Support (6-8)
Click the button below to download our informational pamphlet on applying for a State Historical Fund Grant with Colorado Preservation, Inc.
We would love to hear about an historic resource you are excited to preserve! Fill out this form and we will get back to you shortly. Meanwhile, explore the Preservation Services page to see what kinds of support we can offer.
