The 2004 Historic Structures Fund Program

The Trust’s Historic Structures Fund provides small monetary grants to preserve historic buildings, sites and monuments throughout the City of New Haven.  These matching grants range from $500 to $1,500, awarded to property owners for restorative repairs to architectural features or details of significance to a structure – intended to help property owners make repairs that they might otherwise not afford.

Eligibility:  Any person, persons or non-profit organizations who own property in the target areas may apply.  Membership in the New Haven Preservation Trust is not required.  Preference is given to low- and moderate-income residents.  Restoration projects must be completed within 12 months of award.

Target Areas:  The Fund targets properties located in local historic districts, Trust-designated local Landmarks, as well as properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places or located in National Register historic districts.

Applications:  Forms are available at the Trust office (934 State Street – please call first) or you may download a PDF version by clicking here.  Downloading requires Adobe Reader^™ which is available free – just click here.

Criteria:  The Trust will assess applications based on the following criteria, in order of priority:

•   properties located in the Wooster Square, Quinnipiac (Fair Haven) and Oyster Point
    (City   Point) local historic districts

•     properties which are designated Landmarks by the New Haven Preservation Trust

•  properties which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places or which
   contribute historically to National Register historic districts

Deadline:   TBA

Awards: TBA

If you need further assistance, please contact the Trust’s preservation services officer at 203-562-5919