Eight Georgia communities have been selected to receive over $120,000 in federal subgrants aimed at supporting historic preservation activities. The grants, part of the 2025 Historic Preservation Fund program, are intended to help with planning initiatives and projects such as historic resource surveys, outreach efforts, and restoration work across the state. The funding can also be used for educational and tourism-related activities.
The annual grants are provided by the Historic Preservation Fund of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service and administered by the State Historic Preservation Office within the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
This year’s grant recipients include:
– City of Atlanta: $22,200 for an African American Civil Rights Historic Context project covering 1865–1965.
– City of Cartersville: $14,000 for a historic resources survey in its downtown business district.
– DeKalb County: $16,500 for a historic resources survey in southwest DeKalb County.
– City of Douglas: $6,780 for a master plan related to its World War II Flight Training School.
– City of Locust Grove: $10,000 for a historic resources survey in Locust Grove.
– City of St. Mary’s: $15,000 to develop design guidelines for St. Mary’s.
– City of Stone Mountain: $18,000 for a historic resource survey in Stone Mountain.
– Walker County: $20,000 for phase two of a historic resources survey.
Jennifer Flood, Historic Preservation Division Director, said: “Local governments are integral to creating environments for lasting, community-backed preservation efforts. The varied preservation tools utilized by these grant recipients will help ensure their built heritage remains for future generations.” She added: “The CLG Program is an important partnership between local governments and state and federal offices to support communities as they preserve their historic resources. By taking the initiative to protect their built heritage, our CLG partners contribute to preserving what makes their cities, counties, and Georgia truly special.”
Each year about 100 Certified Local Governments (CLGs) in Georgia can apply for these matching grants. The funding model requires that 60 percent comes from federal sources while 40 percent must be locally funded. To qualify as a CLG—and thus be eligible—a city or county must adopt a preservation ordinance and establish a local preservation commission.
For more information about the Historic Preservation Fund grant program or the Certified Local Government program within Georgia’s Department of Community Affairs, individuals can contact Grant Coordinator Natasha Washington or Certified Local Government Coordinator Sandra Hall.
