Historic Architecture Assistance Fund Program Policies and Application Directions (PDF)
The Historic Architecture Assistance Fund will provide the
services of architects to the owners of historic buildings or buildings
located in Main Street communities to address issues involved with the
rehabilitation and use of such properties.
The fund cannot support complete architectural or engineering
services needed for a complete rehabilitation project. Typical projects
that can be funded include a building assessment, structural analysis,
analysis of building code and ADA requirements, and facade and signage
schematic design. This fund is meant to support private property
owners, who are not eligible for many grant programs. Not-for-profit
property owners may also submit applications for fund monies.
Applications may be submitted at any time, but are
reviewed quarterly. 2010 quarterly deadlines are: January 15, April
15, July 15, and October 15.
Applications should identify the property and the need
for professional consultation. Applicants will be contacted if more
information is needed. Send 2-5 photographs of the property (3x5” or
4x6”) with the application.
Applications may be submitted to either the Wyoming Main Street Program or the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office.
Contact information:
Main Street and SHPO staff will review applications and establish
priorities based on the considerations listed on the bottom of the
application, as well as the cost-effectiveness and overall suitability
of the projects to the missions of the respective programs.
Main Street/SHPO will contract with professionals for services to be rendered and will pay the consultant directly.
The property owner and project contact (if other than owner) will
sign the notice of funding letter to acknowledge their understanding of
the extent of the project and source of its funding and commit to
providing information and access to the consultant.
Consultants will be encouraged to visit project sites, consult
with the property owner and/or project contact, and develop a list of
action items. On some occasions project reports will be prepared, but
these documents will be limited to describing current conditions,
identifying action items, and perhaps provide a draft budget.
