CLGs may apply for grants to pursue various historic preservation-related projects and programs. CLG grants are awarded on a 60/40 matching basis: the grant may constitute up to 60% of the project cost, while the applicant provides the remaining 40% through cash and/or donated services and materials. For additional information, review CLG Grant Application Guidance

Eligible Activities

CLG grants may be used toward non-brick and mortar (i.e. not construction-related) preservation activities, including but not limited to):

• National Register nominations and amendments
• Architectural and archaeological surveys
• Preservation-related public outreach projects such as informational brochures, websites, walking tours, etc.
• Training for CLG staff and commission members
• Expanding design guidelines to address issues such as modern infill, renewable energy systems, etc.

SHPO staff is available to provide ongoing technical assistance. SHPO staff may present training sessions, attend historic commission meetings to answer questions directly and provide commission members with informational materials.

To participate in the CLG Program, local governments must meet several minimum requirements which are fully detailed in CLG PROGRAM GUIDELINES (PDF DOWNLOAD). Broadly, these requirements include:

• Enforcing a preservation ordinance
• Establishing a qualified historic preservation commission
• Providing for adequate public participation as required by local, state and federal regulations
• Participating in the review of local National Register nominations
• Maintaining a publicly-available list and map of locally-designated historic properties
• If the CLG chooses to undertake a historic property survey, it must follow SHPO survey guidelines

Yes. The CLG Program is a voluntary commitment.

Architecture

• National Park Service: Technical Preservation Services’ (TPS) Online Training
  TPS provides several free online training courses on preserving, restoring and rehabilitating historic buildings.
• Webinars Produced by Restore Media, LLC
  Restore Media produces free preservation-related webinars which are hosted live and archived for on-demand viewing.

Archaeology

• National Park Service: Archaeology Program’s Distance Learning
  The Archaeology Program provides a variety of free archaeological-related case studies, in-depth information and interactive quizzes.

A downloadable resource guide with links addressing the following preservation issues:

• Preservation organizations/agencies
• Demolition
• Design guidelines
• Energy efficiency/sustainability
• Funding
• Lead paint
• Legal
• New construction/additions
• Preservation ordinances
• Preservation planning
• Survey
• Windows

– CLG Program Guidelines

– CLG Grant Application Guidance

– CLG Program Application

Kara Briggs, CLG Coordinator
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
21 The Green
Dover, DE 19901
Email
Telephone: (302) 736-7433
Fax: (302) 739-5660