0.0 - Public Communications - Heritage Preservation Grant Presentation — original pdf

Backup

FY 2027 Heritage Preservation Grant Launch on July 7, 2026 AUSTIN ARTS, CULTURE, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT | JULY 1, 2026 Heritage Preservation Grant Program description: Heritage Preservation Grant aims to preserve and promote preservation projects, expand access to historic spaces and heritage resources, showcase local stories rooted in history, support the creative economy, and make Austin’s history relevant and tangible – all with a strong focus on attracting and expanding audiences and engaging tourists seeking authentic experiences while promoting tourism and the convention and hotel industries. Image by Chelse Purgahn, courtesy of Black Austin Tours (FY21 awardee) Image courtesy of Center for Women & Their Work (FY24 awardee) View of post-restoration project of Tudor Cottage at Pease Park, Image courtesy of Pease Park Conservancy (FY21 awardee) Heritage Preservation Grant Capital Improvement Projects MAX Award Amount: $250,000 Example of Awarded Project: Required: • Historic designation or eligible • Owner authorization • • • Site open and accessible to the public Site marketed to tourists Site in Austin City Council District or ETJ See program guidelines for additional requirements • Grant Term: 24 months BEFORE AFTER Exterior restoration of Southgate-Lewis House, Images courtesy of W H Passon Historical Society, Inc. (FY25 & FY26 awardee) Heritage Preservation Grant Heritage Event Projects MAX Award Amount: $50,000 or $150,000 Required: • Include historic research and highlight the history of the site • Historically significant site or site • • • • with historic designation Event is open and accessible to the public Event marketed to tourists Site in Austin City Council District or ETJ See program guidelines for additional requirements Grant Term: 12 or 24 months Example of Awarded Project: Screenshots taken from Black History Bike Ride social media flyer (FY26 awardee) Screenshots taken from Black History Bike Ride social media; Images by @luisgphoto 2027 Application Assistance • Bookings Link for 1:1 meetings with staff * • Virtual Open Office Hours * • Grant Workshops (So far!) +* • Wednesday, June 24, Noon – 1:30pm: Grant Writing Workshop (virtual and recorded) • Wednesday, June 24, 6-8:30 pm: Grant Writing Workshop in Spanish (virtual and recorded) • • • Wednesday, July 15, 11am-12:30pm: Heritage Preservation Workshop Co-Hosted by/at Preservation Tuesday, June 30, 6 – 7:30pm: ACME Funding Programs Overview (virtual) Tuesday, July 7, 2 – 3:30pm: ACME Funding Programs Overview (virtual) • Austin Tuesday, July 21, 3:00pm-4:30pm: Heritage Preservation Workshop – Capital Projects at ACME Ben White Office • Application Resources at CreateAustin +* +Support in Spanish Available *Support in Non-English Languages Available Upon Request Thank you! www.austintexas.gov/acme/grants-funding