Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Nonprofit and Friends group seek $800,000 BIPOC preservation grant to restore Evans/Caretaker's Cottage in Washington Park
Summary
Christiansburg Institute and Friends of Washington Park told council they are applying for a National Trust BIPOC grant (full application due May 23) to stabilize and rehabilitate the antique caretaker's cottage. Presenters asked for city support letters and described a phased exterior‑first campaign estimated at about $800,000.
Christiansburg Institute representatives and Friends of Washington Park updated the Roanoke City Council on May 19 about a grant application to restore the historic caretaker’s cottage in Washington Park and requested city support for the effort.
Chris Sanchez of the Christiansburg Institute said the organization has submitted a full application to the National Trust for Historic Preservation BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) grant program; the grant application is due May 23, 2025. Sanchez said the group is targeting the $800,000 award level, and that recent contractor discussions suggest $800,000 “could restore the interior…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
