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
FY2027 Grant Applications
The Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is pleased to announce that we are now accepting Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant applications for FY27! We expect federal funds available for FY27 will remain level, which means we anticipate a total of approximately $100,000 will be granted to Idaho’s 42 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. FY27 Grant Applications are due January 31, 2027. For more information about grants, please contact CLG Coordinator Erik Cordes, erik.cordes@shpo.idaho.gov.
FY2026 Grant Funding Awarded
Each year, the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) awards approximately $100,000 to Certified Local Government (CLG) partners across the state to support meaningful historic preservation efforts.
In 2026, 9 communities received funding for a diverse range of projects that help document, preserve, and celebrate Idaho’s history.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
Canyon County – Nomination of Farmstead
Clearwater County – Historic Preservation Plan
Idaho Falls – Host CAMP
Ketchum – Pre-World War II Survey
Kootenai County – National Register Nomination Post Falls Water tower
Latah County – Part 2 Genesee Survey
Owyhee County – Historic Preservation Plan
Payette – Downtown District Survey
Weiser – Downtown Weiser Survey
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.