HHGP Announcement FY 2025
The County of Santa Clara Historical Heritage Commission and the County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department announce the
HISTORICAL HERITAGE GRANT PROGRAM
A GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara established the Historical Heritage Grant Program (HHGP) in 1990 to promote historic preservation and the awareness of significant cultural, historical, and archaeological resources within Santa Clara County. Funding is provided through the dedication of a portion of the County Park Charter Development Funds to the HHGP.
Who may apply?
Local public agencies and non-profit corporations with 501(c)(3) certification, located within the geographical limits of Santa Clara County.
How much money is available?
$759,723 is available for Fiscal Year 2025.
What kind of projects are funded?
- Projects must involve stabilizing, preserving, restoring, or interpreting locally designated historic resources.
- The HHGP is limited to projects involving the development of real property, as opposed to personal property.
- The project must be located in a public park or on private property dedicated to park purposes. The project must involve a locally designated historic resource (landmark or contributing resource to a local historic district or the equivalent) protected by a city or County historic preservation ordinance.
Online Technical Workshops
Technical workshops were held on August 6 and 22 to provide prospective applicants with information regarding the grant program and application filing process.
Click HERE to view a recording of the August 22, 2024 workshop.
Application due date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
For more information, please contact:
Grant Staff
County of Santa Clara, Parks and Recreation Department
E-mail: [email protected]