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Grant writer outlines Historic Preservation grant, urges CIP to strengthen applications
Summary
Grant writer Glenda Diaz told commissioners the Historic Preservation Grant focuses on building envelopes, requires a 50% local match, and has a typical maximum award near $350,000; staff recommended preparing a capital-improvement plan to boost competitiveness.
Glenda Diaz, identified to the board as the grant writer, briefed commissioners on the timing and scope of the Historic Preservation Grant Program and recommended the county prepare a capital improvement plan (CIP) to strengthen future applications. "The maximum grants that are getting awarded on this is about 350,000," she said, and explained awards require a 50% local match and typically fund building-envelope work such as roofs, foundations, windows and mechanical systems. She also explained the timeline: applications due May 2026, legislative review in 2027 and awards commonly delivered in June 2027.
Commissioners discussed phasing potential work (foundation and balcony issues were noted) and whether some smaller electrical or accessibility elements should proceed now versus waiting for the grant cycle. Grant staff advised that some near-term, low-cost electrical fixes might not count as match until the date of the award letter, so bids taken now will act as estimates for application purposes. The board approved a motion to pursue a CIP planning task and to explore CDBG planning-grant funding to support the CIP work.
