CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Historic Preservation Survey and Planning grants through the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the West Virginia Department of Tourism. Funding for Survey and Planning Grants is appropriated by the United States Congress for preservation efforts through the National Park Service Historic Preservation Fund.
The deadline for submission of applications is 11:30 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025. A complete program description and access to the GoApply online grant application portal are available at: https://wvculture.org/shpo-grants/. Applicants can contact Randy Hill at Randall.Hill@wv.gov for more information.
Certified Local Governments (CLGs), state or local government agencies, not-for-profit organizations, for-profit organizations or firms, and educational institutions are eligible to apply. Eligible projects include architectural and archaeological surveys, preparation of National Register of Historic Places nominations, heritage education programs relating to preservation activities (i.e., hands-on window or masonry workshops), pre-development activities, and development of comprehensive planning documents. Funded projects must be completed by December 31, 2026.
Those who are interested in applying for a grant are encouraged to attend a virtual pre-application meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Please register by clicking on the following link: https://forms.gle/CVEesuGd4VLp8wcM7.
Funding of projects is based on how well the grant application addresses the established priorities stated in the Criteria for Evaluation. The criteria are included in the grant application documents. All grant monies must be administered in accordance with federal and state requirements.
The announcement of grantees is planned for April 2026, contingent upon receipt of a funding allocation by the National Park Service.
