The Historic Preservation Fund: Annual Report FY 2005

Annual report published by the State, Tribal, Local, Plans and Grants Division of the National Park Service. Report describes Historic Preservation Fund grant appropriations, program and project updates, and select accomplishments from the 2005 fiscal year. From report: "The National Park Service administers the Historic Preservation Fund on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior. An apportionment is made to the State and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers to assist in their efforts to protect and preserve properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In each State, the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO), appointed by the Governor, nominates properties to the National Register of Historic Places and selects properties for financial assistance. States carry out preservation activities directly as well as through subgrants and contracts with public and private agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. HPF grants also assist Indian Tribes in assuming SHPO responsibilities on Indian land and in undertaking cultural preservation projects. Funding is used by States, Indian Tribes, and local governments to pay part of the costs of surveys, comprehensive historic preservation drawings, National Register nominations, educational materials, as well as the architectural plans, historic structure reports, and engineering studies necessary to repair historic properties. Bricks and mortar projects also are eligible within the limited funds available. All HPF-assisted activities must meet standards set by the Secretary of the Interior, and at least 10 percent of the State allocation must be subgranted to assist Certified Local Governments with participating in the national historic preservation program. Project selection decisions are made by the State, not the National Park Service."

The Historic Preservation Fund: Annual Report FY 2005

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