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STATE GRANTS PROGRAM FOR NONPROFIT HISTORICAL ORGANIZATIONS 3 AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES Division of Archives and History North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources September 1, 1995 CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR AWARDING GRANTS INTRODUCTION The State Grants Program for Nonprofit Historical Organizations and Local Government Entities(hereafter, "The State Grants Program"), was created in 1995 by the General Assembly of North Carolina,and is administered by the Division of Archives and History, Department of Cultural Resources. The purpose of the program is to encourage the protection, preservation, and interpreta- tion of historic assets with local or regional significance. Priority consideration shall be given to the local historical organization's educational objectives. Grants shall be limited to amounts of$100,000 or less. The State Grants Program may aid local history museums and historic sites,help conserve and make accessible historic records,assist with the development and disbursement of historical publications, and promote the preservation of historic properties and archaeological sites across the state. It will also generate greater citizen awareness of the importance of North Carolina history to the state's quality of life,both now and in the future. The total appropriation for the grants is three million dollars($3,000,000)to be awarded in the 1995- 1996 fiscal year.Applications must be postmarked no later than October 13, 1995. The criteria and procedures for awarding grants under this program are set forth below. Further information on the State Grants Program may be obtained from Jo Ann Williford,Federation of North Carolina Historical Societies,Division of Archives and History, 109 East Jones Street,Raleigh,NC 27601-2807. CRITERIA Criteria and Requirements for Recipients: Eligible Recipients. Only nonprofit organizations or units of local government are eligible to receive funding. A nonprofit applicant shall document that it is a tax exempt organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code by submitting a copy of its IRS tax-exempt letter containing its federal identification number. Appropriate Standards.All projects funded by the State Grants Program should meet appropriate standards established by the Division of Archives and History.Funded project activity should not adversely affect the historic significance of the property or its environment,including archaeological remains.Failure to adhere to appropriate standards will jeopardize future funding requests. Criteria Related to Nonstate Historic Properties Priority consideration will be given to properties listed on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.For information about eligibility requirements,contact the State Historic Preservation Office at(919)733-6545.