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9 <br /> r <br /> ,. '.. STATE"•. <br /> North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources <br /> James B.Hunt Jr.,Governor October 1, 1996 Division of Archives and History <br /> Betty Ray McCain,Secretary Jeffrey J.Crow,Director <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Potential Grant Applicants <br /> FROM: David Brook, Administrator i <br /> Historic Preservation Office <br /> RE: 1997 Historic Preservation Fund Grants <br /> This memorandum is to announce the application period for 1997 federal Historic <br /> Preservation Fund (HP9 grants. An estimated $70-100,000 (depending on <br /> Congressional action) may be available in matching funds for preservation grants <br /> to local communities or nonprofit organizations. <br /> In accordance with federal requirements, $65-70,000 of the state's allocation <br /> must be reserved for grants to communities that participate in the Certified Local <br /> Government (CLG) program (see enclosed map). Any remainder will be targeted at <br /> current projects with fiscal obligations extending into 1997 and 1998. Because of <br /> the small amount of federal grants available, there will be no general solicitation of <br /> applications in non-CLG areas for 1997. <br /> Enclosed is a 1997 Grant Application packet. Unlike previous years, the narrative <br /> information and application form can be used for all applicants and types of <br /> projects. A competitive selection process is used to determine all recipients. <br /> Grants are awarded on a 60/40 matching basis, and range from $5,000 to <br /> $15,000. All projects must be completed by July 31, 1998. <br /> If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lloyd Childers, grants <br /> administrator, at (919) 733-4763. <br /> Enclosure <br /> DB:ro <br /> North Carolina'0 historic preserVedon program rocatvas federal financial assistance for identificatioi 'and preservation of <br /> historic properties:Under Tithi VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1984 end Section 504`of the kshabilitetiori Actof 1973, the <br /> U.S. Department of theanteno fprehibita:,discrimination on the basis o. :co nation* or gin:gex, religion, <br /> age,or handicap in its federally-assisted programs.If you,believeiyou have been discriminated against in any program, <br /> activity,or facility,as descnbod'above or :you desire further information,please'vi.nta to:Ofrice for Equal,pppottunity, <br /> U.S.Department of the Interior,Washington, DC:20240 <br /> 109 East Jones Street•Raleigh,North Carolina 27601-2807 ��V <br />