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The Micro grant supports grass-root preservation efforts. This may encompass any project type which could be applied for as a competitive grant but offers more flexible application timing for smaller-scale projects.

Such projects may include:

• Internships
• Conducting Workshops or Conferences
• Small Physical Projects
• Investigation

Requirements

Request Amount: Up to $5,000

Cash Match: 50% for all applicants

BIPOC Projects* Cash Match: 25% for all applicants

Example 1: Your Project Total = $8000. $4,000 Grant Request, $4,000 Cash Match

Example 2: Your Project Total = $15,000. $5,000 Grant Request, $10,000 Cash Match

Designation (if applicable): If the project includes physical work, then a National, State or Local designation is required prior to application. If the project does not include physical work but is associated with a specific site, it must be moving toward designation. Form 1419 (Preliminary Property Evaluation Form) should be submitted to and approved by the State Historic Preservation Office prior to application and included as an attachment.

Property Protections: Property protections may be placed on properties receiving grants for physical work. The type of owner and the cumulative amount of grant funds received to determine the length (in years) and type (covenant or easement) required to protect the property from alterations that would affect its historic character. For more information on property protections, contact Property Protections Coordinator.

Scope: The scope may include any type of work that may be applied for in a competitive grant (that is not already covered by one of our other noncompetitive grant types). Applicants may only apply for the same scope of work for 2 consecutive years before timing out for 2 years.

Example: Sponsorship of a local conference once a year for 2 years, then the applicant would need to wait 2 years before reapplying

Budget: Line items must denote all the direct costs of the project such as contractual services or travel costs. Budgets must contain a calculation or reference a proposal document that contains a calculation that shows how the budget amount has been derived.

Ineligible Expenses:

• Grant administration
• Contingency

Application Deadlines: Year-round

Award Announcement Dates: Applicants are notified within 30-45 days of submitting a complete application. If additional material or information is needed from the applicant, this may be longer. If awarded, the contracting process can take up to a month before the project can begin. If funding is no longer available within the current fiscal year, an approved application will be put in a queue for funding at the beginning of the next fiscal year.

*Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Projects: A BIPOC project significantly benefits and involves one or more BIPOC communities.

Forms and Samples

Before You Apply

• Read our Guidebook for all program requirements.
• Read the "How to Apply: Micro Grant" document on how to complete the application form.

Ready to Apply?

Thank you for your interest in a non-competitive grant. Unfortunately, funding for FY23 is no longer available. The non-competitive application will reopen July 1 in our new grant application portal.

Our competitive grant round is currently accepting Letters of Intent for applications should a Mini Grant (up to $50,000 request) be an option for you. More information is available at this webpage.

If you'd like to prepare for the July 1 application, the narrative questions will be the same. The "How to Apply" document above can be used to draft your narrative responses for Project Team, Resource Description & Significance, and Project Description.

Questions?

Contact our Engagement Staff or email us at hc_shf@state.co.us.