Department of Natural Resources

The Certified Local Government (CLG) matching grants program in Illinois serves as a resource for participating city and county governments to develop and sustain effective local preservation programs and projects that are critical to preserving local historic resources. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) administers the Illinois CLG grant program utilizing federal funding it receives from the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS) Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Program. Under this program, the NPS requires that at least ten percent (10%) of Illinois’ annual federal allocation from the HPF be subgranted exclusively to participating CLGs. Currently, there are 81 CLGs in Illinois. Contingent on resolution of the federal budget for its fiscal year 2018, the SHPO anticipates approximately $110,000 to $150,000 will be available—on a competitive basis—for this round of grants.

Federal: National Historic Preservation Act of 1996, as amended;54 USC §302902(a) Grants to States., 16 U.S.C 470. State: 20 ILCS 3405/16 (o) Administrative Rules: Title 17: Conservation, Chapter VI: Historic Preservation Agency, Part 4110 Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid Program

20 ILCS 3405/16 (o)

Federal: National Historic Preservation Act of 1996, as amended;54 USC §302902(a) Grants to States., 16 U.S.C 470. State: 20 ILCS 3405/16 (o) Administrative Rules: Title 17: Conservation, Chapter VI: Historic Preservation Agency, Part 4110 Historic Preservation Grants-in-Aid Program

Assist in the identification, evaluation, and protection of historic properties by such means as survey, planning technical assistance, acquisition, development, and carrying out historic preservation activities.

Yes

The Certified Local Government (CLG) matching grants program provides funding for participating city and county governments in Illinois to develop and sustain effective local preservation programs and projects that are critical to preserving local historic resources. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is required to subgrant at least ten percent (10%) of Illinois’ annual federal allocation of National Park Service (NPS) Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) to participating CLGs. Currently, there are 81 CLGs in Illinois.

Government Organizations;

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is required to subgrant at least ten percent (10%) of Illinois’ annual federal allocation of National Park Service (NPS) Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) to participating CLGs. Currently, there are 81 CLGs in Illinois.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is required to subgrant at least ten percent (10%) of Illinois’ annual federal allocation of National Park Service (NPS) Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) to participating CLGs. Currently, there are 81 CLGs in Illinois.

Project Grants

Quality of Natural, Cultural, and Environmental Resources

Funded project types include the following: • Survey Projects; • National Register Nomination and Listing Revision Projects; • Planning Projects; • Public Education Projects, including Materials Publication. Applicants must develop projects in accordance with the Secretary of Interior’s Standard for Historic Preservation and must identify a qualified project manager who meets the professional qualification standards in 36 CFR Part 61. CLG grants are reimbursement grants, requiring grantees to expend local funds and submit documentation for reimbursement. Applicant must be registered in the GATA portal, and must be an Illinois Certified Local Government for purposes of Historic Preservation. Eligible recipients are limited to only state SHPO registered Certified Local Governments. https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Preserve/Pages/community.aspx

Must contact Jon Pressley at Jon.L.Pressley@illinois.gov

Apply online in Amplifund.

Eligible recipients are limited to only state SHPO registered Certified Local Governments. https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Preserve/Pages/community.aspx Application Evaluation: The Advisory Committee will review applications according to the following criteria: completed application, past grant performance of the applicant, eligibility, and feasibility. To be eligible, projects must be completed in compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation and must have a qualified project manager. The Grant Amount Requested must not exceed 70% of the Estimated Total Project Cost. As this is a reimbursement program, the grantee’s capacity to fund the entire project must be demonstrated. Secretary of Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Historic Preservation have been developed for use by the Department of the Interior and the SHPO for planning, undertaking, and supervising Historic Preservation Fund grant-assisted Projects. All projects must be planned and undertaken in accordance with: • “The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines for Archaeology and Historic Preservation” • www.nps.gov/history/local-law/arch_stnds_0.htm; and/or • “The Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.” • www.nps.gov/tps/standards/treatment-guidelines-2017.pdf.

This is a reimbursement based grant.

Is usually an open application period in the autumn/fall season.

This grant award usually takes three to six months after application until the awarded grantees have a signed grant agreement in hand.

Merit-Based Review Appeals Process In compliance with GATA, applicants have the right to appeal the evaluation process but not the evaluation score. More information is available at: http://ilga.gov/commission/JCAR/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html

Grant time extensions must be requested 30 days prior to the ending of the grant agreement.

Matching funds is usually required. The percentage of matching funds required is set by the SHPO and may vary year to year, but ranges from 10% to 30%.

• SURVEY PROJECTS - Identifying and documenting historic resources is critical to developing an effective historic-preservation program. Surveys identify and gather information on prehistoric and historic properties, such as buildings, archaeological sites, landscapes, and historic districts. They enable well-informed decisions about the relative importance and future preservation of a community’s historic resources. All grant-funded survey projects must be conducted by a qualified professional architectural historian, historian, historical archaeologist, or architect, who meets the Professional Qualifications Standards listed in this manual and has completed survey projects that have met the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Applicants should work closely with the IDNR SHPO’s Survey staff in planning and executing CLG grants. • Survey Report A planning study of a particular resource or of related resources (i.e., landscaped parks, archaeological mounds, railroad-related buildings, ethnic housing, etc.) results in a thorough knowledge of the resources and an assessment of their significance within the community. Thematic studies are useful for threatened properties, for resources that are not well understood by the public, and for relatively common resources whose evaluation is difficult. The Survey Report is a separate document from the Grant Completion Report, which is the responsibility of the Grantee. We require copies of the final Survey Report (on one searchable PDF) saved on a jump drive, CD or DVD. The federal funding and non-discrimination statement (found on page 23 of this manual), must be included towards the beginning of the Final Survey Report. • Inventory Forms The Inventory Form to be used on all CLG Grant funded survey projects must be approved by SHPO staff before commencing work. At the completion of the project, we require a PDF of the Inventory Forms with photographs submitted on a CD or DVD. • Intensive Survey Report An Intensive Survey thoroughly inspects, documents, and identifies all historic resources in a particular geographical area or theme that are more than 45 years old. Intensive Surveys must include the following: 1) Introduction explaining the nature of the survey, its extent, and the acreage and number of buildings surveyed. It should include a short description of previous surveys undertaken in the community by federal, state, or local governments, or private agencies, organizations or individuals. 2) Description of the survey methodology and the relevant National Register for Historic Places (NRHP) evaluation criteria, local landmark criteria, and integrity thresholds for designation. Discuss what information (i.e., chain of title, architectural plans, etc.) is missing from current and previous surveys, and make suggestions about future information gathering. Intensive surveys often have “data gaps” in descriptions, contexts, and chains of ownership, but those gaps should be noted. 3) Detailed description of the historic context of the survey area or theme, including a general history of the surveyed area, the larger community, or county (where applicable). The context explains the important themes of history and physical patterns in the development of specific survey areas and should include a full description of the various characteristics that give the area its identity, including architectural styles, materials, building types, street patterns, topography and land use. 4) Overall map of the community with the survey area identified. 5) Detailed map or maps of the survey area showing the location of individual properties. This may be done by mapping the address for every resource or by establishing the range of addresses by block. 6) Tabulation of the number of resources investigated, the number of resources 45 years old or older, and the number of primary and secondary buildings, outbuildings, structures, and objects in the survey area. 7) Evaluation of the potential for individual or historic district NRHP designation and local landmarks, and; any other applications of the survey data. Include general information on the condition and potential future preservation of the resources, impacts/threats assessment, losses, needs assessment, and strategies/priorities for resource preservation. 8) Bibliography of sources consulted 9) Completed Inventory Forms with photographs, a description, construction date, architect and/or builder (if available), physical changes, historical information, and a NRHP evaluation of the property • Photography Requirements Digital images (1,600 X 1,200 pixels at 300 pixels/inch or larger) scanned onto the survey form in color. • NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION AND LISTING REVISION PROJECTS - In addition to supporting the nominations of individual properties, historic districts and multiple property documentation forms, SHPO encourages applicants to revise the nominations of existing NRHP districts, which involves updating lists of contributing and non-contributing properties and reevaluating their periods of significance. Reimbursement is made after the revised nomination is accepted by NRHP staff and the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council. Once awarded, Grantees and their subcontractors must contact NRHP staff for approval before commencing work. Refer to the following documents: • “Illinois National Register Digital Photo Requirements”: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Preserve/Documents/IL%20Digital%20Photo.pdf • “Nomination Submittal Policy”: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Preserve/SiteAssets/Pages/Places/Illinois%20National%20Register%20Submittal%20Policy.pdf • “IHSAC Meeting Dates”: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Preserve/Pages/Illinois-Historic-Sites-Advisory-Council.aspx Applicants requesting grants for National Register for Historic Places (NRHP) nominations are required to request a preliminary determination of eligibility from IDNR SHPO NRHP staff before submitting their grant application. • PLANNING PROJECTS - Planning Projects promote the preservation of existing resources and develop principles and techniques, including periodic review and revision of existing preservation planning documents. These include: o Comprehensive Community Preservation Plan: A Preservation Plan typically has several elements: the identification of historic and prehistoric resources; an evaluation of resources; and a protection strategy. The Preservation Plan should incorporate a range of possible strategies for preserving and enhancing historic properties, and it should integrate preservation efforts into the community’s goals and comprehensive long range and short-range plans. o Archaeological Resource Protection Plan: Archaeological resources, because they are often an “invisible resource” buried in the ground, are extremely susceptible to inadvertent damage by manmade or natural causes. Protection Plans take into account detailed identification and determination of resource significance, potential sources of negative impacts and counteractions, an exploration of strategies for future protection and management, the place of the archaeological resources within the overall preservation plan for the local community, and ways to enhance public appreciation and understanding of the resources. ? Revision of Existing Planning Documents: Periodically, municipal and /or county Comprehensive Plans and local Preservation Plans should be amended to incorporate new information, such as recent designations, preservation-ordinance amendments, design-review issues, and revised goals and objectives. It is recommended that the applicant contact the IDNR SHPO staff to discuss the specifics of the proposed plan revisions prior to the application deadline. o Feasibility Studies and Structural Assessment: Applies to proposals related to structural restoration or work on an archaeological site, preparation of architectural plans, specifications and feasibility studies, that may require name of property owner, street address, current and proposed use of structure, plans, specs and construction estimates, RFPs, and Scope of Work documents. • PUBLIC-EDUCATION PROJECTS - Public Education includes outreach programs or activities that promote historic preservation in the community, including production and distribution of information in various media, development of audio-visual presentations or websites, and temporary or permanent exhibits. Public information and education programs and short term training events, provided by an approved subcontractor, may be eligible for expedited reporting and reimbursement request procedures, to meet minimum requirements as stipulated by the National Park Service in their SPECIAL INTERMITTENT REIMBURSEMENT GRANTS FOR MATERIALS PUBLICATION. Additional funds for reprinting, digital re-mastering or preparation for electronic publishing and distribution of research, outreach and education materials, with content that has been previously approved by SHPO, may be available throughout the CLG Grant cycle. Match for these funds may be required at various rates, at the discretion of SHPO. CLGs in good standing may contact SHPO staff to discuss project approval in advance of being placed on a wait list for the special funds. Reprint projects may be eligible for expedited reporting and reimbursement request procedures, to meet minimum requirements as stipulated by the National Park Service.

There are required quarterly reports and a completion final report.

If the grantee has an annual audit it must be uploaded into the GATA portal.

The grantee shall keep adequate records relating to its administration of a project, particularly relating to all incurred costs. These records shall be available for audit by appropriate personnel of the Department and the State Auditor General. All records shall be retained in accordance with State laws.

Is paid from the federal allocation of Historic Preservation Funds to the SHPO from the National Park Service

All grants are obligated at the Comptroller's Office.

$0 - $140,000

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https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Preserve/Pages/Grants.aspx

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• SURVEY PROJECTS - Identifying and documenting historic resources is critical to developing an effective historic-preservation program. Surveys identify and gather information on prehistoric and historic properties, such as buildings, archaeological sites, landscapes, and historic districts. They enable well-informed decisions about the relative importance and future preservation of a community’s historic resources. All grant-funded survey projects must be conducted by a qualified professional architectural historian, historian, historical archaeologist, or architect, who meets the Professional Qualifications Standards listed in this manual and has completed survey projects that have met the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Applicants should work closely with the IDNR SHPO’s Survey staff in planning and executing CLG grants. • Survey Report A planning study of a particular resource or of related resources (i.e., landscaped parks, archaeological mounds, railroad-related buildings, ethnic housing, etc.) results in a thorough knowledge of the resources and an assessment of their significance within the community. Thematic studies are useful for threatened properties, for resources that are not well understood by the public, and for relatively common resources whose evaluation is difficult. The Survey Report is a separate document from the Grant Completion Report, which is the responsibility of the Grantee. We require copies of the final Survey Report (on one searchable PDF) saved on a jump drive, CD or DVD. The federal funding and non-discrimination statement (found on page 23 of this manual), must be included towards the beginning of the Final Survey Report. • Inventory Forms The Inventory Form to be used on all CLG Grant funded survey projects must be approved by SHPO staff before commencing work. At the completion of the project, we require a PDF of the Inventory Forms with photographs submitted on a CD or DVD. • Intensive Survey Report An Intensive Survey thoroughly inspects, documents, and identifies all historic resources in a particular geographical area or theme that are more than 45 years old. Intensive Surveys must include the following: 1) Introduction explaining the nature of the survey, its extent, and the acreage and number of buildings surveyed. It should include a short description of previous surveys undertaken in the community by federal, state, or local governments, or private agencies, organizations or individuals. 2) Description of the survey methodology and the relevant National Register for Historic Places (NRHP) evaluation criteria, local landmark criteria, and integrity thresholds for designation. Discuss what information (i.e., chain of title, architectural plans, etc.) is missing from current and previous surveys, and make suggestions about future information gathering. Intensive surveys often have “data gaps” in descriptions, contexts, and chains of ownership, but those gaps should be noted. 3) Detailed description of the historic context of the survey area or theme, including a general history of the surveyed area, the larger community, or county (where applicable). The context explains the important themes of history and physical patterns in the development of specific survey areas and should include a full description of the various characteristics that give the area its identity, including architectural styles, materials, building types, street patterns, topography and land use. 4) Overall map of the community with the survey area identified. 5) Detailed map or maps of the survey area showing the location of individual properties. This may be done by mapping the address for every resource or by establishing the range of addresses by block. 6) Tabulation of the number of resources investigated, the number of resources 45 years old or older, and the number of primary and secondary buildings, outbuildings, structures, and objects in the survey area. 7) Evaluation of the potential for individual or historic district NRHP designation and local landmarks, and; any other applications of the survey data. Include general information on the condition and potential future preservation of the resources, impacts/threats assessment, losses, needs assessment, and strategies/priorities for resource preservation. 8) Bibliography of sources consulted 9) Completed Inventory Forms with photographs, a description, construction date, architect and/or builder (if available), physical changes, historical information, and a NRHP evaluation of the property • Photography Requirements Digital images (1,600 X 1,200 pixels at 300 pixels/inch or larger) scanned onto the survey form in color. • NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION AND LISTING REVISION PROJECTS - In addition to supporting the nominations of individual properties, historic districts and multiple property documentation forms, SHPO encourages applicants to revise the nominations of existing NRHP districts, which involves updating lists of contributing and non-contributing properties and reevaluating their periods of significance. Reimbursement is made after the revised nomination is accepted by NRHP staff and the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council. Once awarded, Grantees and their subcontractors must contact NRHP staff for approval before commencing work. Refer to the following documents: • “Illinois National Register Digital Photo Requirements”: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Preserve/Documents/IL%20Digital%20Photo.pdf • “Nomination Submittal Policy”: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Preserve/SiteAssets/Pages/Places/Illinois%20National%20Register%20Submittal%20Policy.pdf • “IHSAC Meeting Dates”: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Preserve/Pages/Illinois-Historic-Sites-Advisory-Council.aspx Applicants requesting grants for National Register for Historic Places (NRHP) nominations are required to request a preliminary determination of eligibility from IDNR SHPO NRHP staff before submitting their grant application. • PLANNING PROJECTS - Planning Projects promote the preservation of existing resources and develop principles and techniques, including periodic review and revision of existing preservation planning documents. These include: o Comprehensive Community Preservation Plan: A Preservation Plan typically has several elements: the identification of historic and prehistoric resources; an evaluation of resources; and a protection strategy. The Preservation Plan should incorporate a range of possible strategies for preserving and enhancing historic properties, and it should integrate preservation efforts into the community’s goals and comprehensive long range and short-range plans. o Archaeological Resource Protection Plan: Archaeological resources, because they are often an “invisible resource” buried in the ground, are extremely susceptible to inadvertent damage by manmade or natural causes. Protection Plans take into account detailed identification and determination of resource significance, potential sources of negative impacts and counteractions, an exploration of strategies for future protection and management, the place of the archaeological resources within the overall preservation plan for the local community, and ways to enhance public appreciation and understanding of the resources. ? Revision of Existing Planning Documents: Periodically, municipal and /or county Comprehensive Plans and local Preservation Plans should be amended to incorporate new information, such as recent designations, preservation-ordinance amendments, design-review issues, and revised goals and objectives. It is recommended that the applicant contact the IDNR SHPO staff to discuss the specifics of the proposed plan revisions prior to the application deadline. o Feasibility Studies and Structural Assessment: Applies to proposals related to structural restoration or work on an archaeological site, preparation of architectural plans, specifications and feasibility studies, that may require name of property owner, street address, current and proposed use of structure, plans, specs and construction estimates, RFPs, and Scope of Work documents. • PUBLIC-EDUCATION PROJECTS - Public Education includes outreach programs or activities that promote historic preservation in the community, including production and distribution of information in various media, development of audio-visual presentations or websites, and temporary or permanent exhibits. Public information and education programs and short term training events, provided by an approved subcontractor, may be eligible for expedited reporting and reimbursement request procedures, to meet minimum requirements as stipulated by the National Park Service in their SPECIAL INTERMITTENT REIMBURSEMENT GRANTS FOR MATERIALS PUBLICATION. Additional funds for reprinting, digital re-mastering or preparation for electronic publishing and distribution of research, outreach and education materials, with content that has been previously approved by SHPO, may be available throughout the CLG Grant cycle. Match for these funds may be required at various rates, at the discretion of SHPO. CLGs in good standing may contact SHPO staff to discuss project approval in advance of being placed on a wait list for the special funds. Reprint projects may be eligible for expedited reporting and reimbursement request procedures, to meet minimum requirements as stipulated by the National Park Service.

FY 2018 : $150,000
FY 2019 : $150,000
FY 2020 : $150,000