Is my community a Certified Local Government?
Where can I learn more about the Certified Local Government program?
Certified communities are eligible to apply for a matching grant for preservation projects. VDHP awards 10% of its annual federal appropriation from the Historic Preservation Fund to CLG projects and educational opportunities each year. These grants are typically for projects in the $5,000-$10,000 range. In many cases, the products generated by CLG grants have provided credibility and visibility for Vermont's local historic preservation program.
CLG grants are awarded on an annual basis. Application materials are available in mid-September and due in mid-December each year.
CLG matching grants can be used to fund a wide variety of local preservation projects, including the following:
- architectural, historical, archeological surveys, and oral histories that help identify significant and ordinary properties;
- preparation of nominations to the National Register of Historic Places;
- research and development of historic context information;
- staff work for historic preservation commissions, including designation of properties under local landmarks ordinances;
- writing or amending preservation ordinances;
- preparation of preservation plans;
- public information and education activities;
- publication of historic sites inventories;
- development and publication of design guidelines;
- preparation of zoning studies;
- development and publication of walking/driving tours;
- development of slide/tape shows, videotapes;
- training for commission members and staff;
- development of architectural drawings and specifications;
- preparation of streetscape, facade studies, or condition assessments; and
- in some years, rehabilitation or restoration of properties individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places or contributing to a National Register historic district.
Mileage Reimbursement Form (MS Word)
Donated Labor Form (MS Word)
2020 CLG Grant Manual (PDF)
2020 CLG Grant Application (Word)
2020 CLG Budget Form (Word)
CLG National Register Procedures
CLG Preliminary National Register Review Form
CLG Final National Register Review Form
2020 CLG Grant Application Materials
Application Summary Memo (PDF)
Priority I Projects
1. Town of Bennington
Application Form (PDF)
Budget Form (PDF)
Supporting Materials (PDF)
2. City of Burlington
Application Form (PDF)
Budget Form (PDF)
Supporting Materials (PDF)
3. Town of Calais
Application Form (PDF)
Budget Form (PDF)
Supporting Materials (PDF)
4. Town of Hartford
Application Form (PDF)
Budget Form (PDF)
5. Town of Norwich
Application Form (PDF)
Budget Form (PDF)
Supporting Materials (PDF)
6. Town of Rockingham
Application Form (PDF)
Budget Form (PDF)
7. Town of Shelburne
Application Form (PDF)
Budget Form (PDF)
8. Town of Windsor
Application Form (PDF)
Budget Form (PDF)
Priority II Projects
1. Mad River Valley Planning District
Application Form (PDF)
Budget Form (PDF)
Supporting Materials (PDF)
