Certified Local Government Grants
One of the biggest benefits of the program is the CLG Grant program. Communities use these grants for a wide range of projects including: surveys, National Register nominations, preservation planning resources, and even some bricks-and-mortar projects. In recent years, the Idaho SHPO has distributed over $100,000 annually to CLGs. Because of the CLG program, over $2 million dollars have been injected directly into local communities since 1983.
Contact
(208) 334-3861
FY2026 Grant Applications
The Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO), a division of the Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS), is pleased to announce that we are now accepting Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant applications for FY26! We expect federal funds available for FY26 will remain level, which means we anticipate a total of approximately $100,000 will be granted to Idaho’s 40 local partners. This represents 10% of the total funds available to Idaho through the historic Preservation Fund from the National Park Service (NPS) and the Department of the Interior. FY26 Grant Applications are due January 31, 2026. For more information about grants, please contact CLG Coordinator Alexis Matrone, alexis.matrone@ishs.idaho.gov.
FY2025 Grant Funding Awarded
Each year, the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) awarded approximately $100,000 to Certified Local Government (CLG) partners across the state to support meaningful historic preservation efforts.
In 2026, 11 communities received funding for a diverse range of projects that help document, preserve, and celebrate Idaho’s history.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
City of Caldwell – Development of a Historic Preservation Plan
Canyon County – Survey of historic properties in Parma
City of Coeur d’Alene – Host a CAMP (Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program) training in 2026
Idaho County – National Register nomination of the Gibler Ranch
Latah County – Survey of historic properties in Genesee
City of Nampa – Update of the city’s Design Guidelines
Oneida County – Survey of historic properties in the City of Malad
City of Pocatello – Update of the Eastside Downtown National Register listed Historic District
Teton County – Survey of historic properties in Tetonia and Felt
Twin Falls County – Archaeological survey in the Snake River Canyon
City of Weiser – National Register nomination of the Weiser Middle School Gymnasium
These projects play a crucial role in preserving Idaho’s cultural and architectural heritage. Thank you to all the awardees for your dedication to preserving Idaho’s historic places.