The Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program announced Wednesday the season for its annual cost-share grant program has opened.
“Grants can assist with preservation planning, National Register nominations, preservation and rehabilitation work on eligible historic sites, and/or research and educational outreach initiatives,” said program director Kaisa Barthuli.
Last year, the program awarded about $103,000 worth of grants.
Since 2001, the program has awarded a total of $2.37 million to 158 projects, with $3.69 million in cost-share matches. That totals $6.06 million in public-private investment toward the revitalization and commemoration of the Route 66 corridor.
The application period is from now through April 25. More about the program can be found here or here.
Grant applications are considered on a competitive basis. Successful applicants will be notified on or before May 26. Work on a project cannot begin until a grant agreement is in place, typically on or before Sept. 1.
Anyone with questions can email kaisa_barthuli@nps.gov or call 505-988-6701.
(Route 66 signs in eight states via Oklahoma Route 66 Association Facebook page)