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GRANTSHistoric Improvement Project - Grant Guidelines |
Butte Citizens for Preservation and Revitalization, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings in Butte, has set aside a portion of its revenue for grants to eligible applicants for façade improvements. The goal of the Historic Improvement Project Committee (HIPCom) of Butte CPR is to preserve and promote the exterior architecture of historic buildings in Butte. Butte CPR defines historic buildings as structures built during or before 1950. HIPCom designates one or more grant(s) per year to be awarded to either residential or commercial applicants who meet the appropriate criteria. The deadline for 2008 grant applications is May 9, 2008. Download Application
I Eligible activities include:
a. exterior painting, re-pointing, cleaning, wall stuccoing
b. replacement or repair of original architectural features (e.g. cornices)
c. other improvements to windows, awnings and doors
Note: Activity c must be in conjunction with facade improvements.
II Ineligible activities include:
a. interior renovations
b. roof and chimneys, unless they are major design elements
c. vinyl or aluminum siding over existing repairable wood siding
d substantial reconstruction of structural elements
e. interior plumbing and electrical work
f. projects which fail to meet all the HIP Com grant requirements
IIIIf applicants do not own the building, written permission from the owner is required.
IV Approval of the application by the HIP Com is contingent upon approval of the plans and specifications as outlined under the Design Review Requirements. Applications will be reviewed by HIP Com within 30 days of application deadline. If approved, the applicant is eligible for a grant ranging from $100 to a maximum of $1,000.
V Project estimates will be reviewed to establish a grant figure. All or portions of the grant may be used. The HIP Com is not responsible for extras not covered in the project proposal or any work that is in excess of the grant award.
VI Grant funds will be paid by reimbursement of receipts for materials (paint, bricks, wood, stucco, plaster, cement, etc.) or services. Grantees may submit receipts to Butte CPR after the material has been applied or installed. A project must be completed for reimbursement. After checking that the receipted material has been applied or installed according to the grantee's plan, CPR will issue a check for the amount of the receipt(s). VII Grant recipients will agree to display in a visible location and while the facade project is in progress, a sign indicating financial assistance from Butte CPR. Recipients will also allow Butte CPR to display before and after photographs of the project for educational or promotional purposes.
VIII Grant recipients can apply for up to $1,000 in facade work per property address from CPR in a (five) year period.IX All projects must be completed within twelve (12) months of award of the grant. Any grant funds not spent within twelve months of award will be forfeited by grantee to the HIP Com grant fund.
X Recipients of awards who significantly change a design, color scheme, etc. from the original application must submit the change(s) to CPR before beginning the project in order to maintain eligibility for the award.
The applicant shall prepare design documents that fully explain the design, intent, implementation and construction of the proposed project. Please use the Butte CPR HIP Application (PDF) (to get the free Adobe PDF Reader, click the icon at the left). The application includes a statement of minimum application requirements. Guidelines as PDF • Guidelines as Word DOC file