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Commission reviews non‑government funding options after federal uncertainty; state funding reported restored
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a Preserve AZ funding worksheet of private funding opportunities and noted recent state-level preservation funding was restored for two years; they discussed grant options and the role of the certified local government program and SHPO.
The Sedona Historic Preservation Commission reviewed a list of potential non‑government funding sources for historic preservation at its July 14 meeting and discussed state and private options to support future projects.
Commissioners circulated a Preserve AZ “funding opportunities” worksheet obtained at last year’s preservation conference, which lists private and nonprofit grant sources suitable for small towns and local projects. One commissioner said the sheet could help the commission seek money if the city needs to augment preservation budgets.
Commissioners also reported receiving confirmation that state preservation funding to SHPO had been restored for the year; one commissioner said the funding was authorized for two years. The group stressed that SHPO remains a technical resource for nominations and guidance on treatments and additions.
Commission members discussed that the commission’s certified local government status and volunteer research can help match projects with grant programs. They agreed to keep the funding worksheet available and to consider non‑government sources for professional survey costs and small project needs such as plaques or survey documentation.
No formal motions or grant applications were approved at the meeting; commissioners said they would pursue opportunities as projects and budgets require.
