The State of Washington has affirmed that Washington has a "rich heritage in historical sites and artifacts that have the potential to provide life-long learning opportunities for citizens of the state" and that "many of these historical treasures are not readily accessible to citizens, and that there is a need to create an ongoing program to support the capital needs of heritage organizations and facilities."
To meet this need, the Heritage Capital Projects Fund (HCPF) competitive grant program was authorized in 1995 (RCW 27.34.330). The purpose of HCPF is to "support capital needs and facilities of heritage organizations, tribal governments, public development authorities, and local government agencies that interpret and preserve Washington's history and heritage." (WAC 255-02-010) Projects need to have a minimum total budget of $25,000; request a grant of not more than $1,000,000; involve property that will be held a minimum of 13 years; and provide a $2 match for each $1 of HCPF grant funds.
To see a Powerpoint showing Heritage Capital Projects Fund images, maps, and program details, click here.
Applicants need to demonstrate that significant heritage interpretive and preservation activities will occur via completion of their projects. HCPF grant applicants need to comply with the Governor's Executive Order 05-05 and high performance ("green") building standards (RCW 39.35D)and prevailing wage laws. Before preparing an HCPF grant, an applicant should determine it has the capacity and readiness for a capital project.
Since 1997, the Heritage Capital Projects Fund has supported local leaders in communities across the state as they have worked to preserve our heritage, interpret its meaning, and serve the public. HCPF grants have assisted 198 local heritage projects, resulting in the construction of new museums and interpretive centers, additions to heritage facilities, improvements to archives and museum collection storage, preservation and reuse of historic structures, restoration of historic ships, and rehabilitation of historic railroad equipment.
Applications for 2011 - 2013 Biennium
Click here to obtain the
instructions
and
application for the HCPF 2011-13 round of grants.
Projects are required to comply with high-performance or “green” building standards (RCW 39.35D), which require major capital facilities to be built to the LEED silver standard where “practicable,” or obtain an exemption.
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information or here for the
LEED Certification Declaration.
The deadline for submission of the 2011-13 application is May 12, 2010.
The HCPF advisory panel, chaired by Royce Pollard of Vancouver, will produce a ranked list of up to $10 million in new projects. The Washington State Historical Society will include a list of projects in its proposed 2011-13 capital budget, which will be considered by the Governor and Legislature.
To be placed on a list to receive electronic updates about this grant program, related heritage activities, and other funding opportunities, contact Garry Schalliol, Director, Outreach Services Division, WSHS (garrys@wshs.wa.gov or 253-798-5879.