CLG Grant Program
Through the Certified Local Government (CLG) Program, local governments receive federal grants to assist with historic preservation programs. A required minimum of ten percent of California’s yearly allocation of federal funds received through the Historic Preservation Fund Grants Program (HPF) make up the grants awarded annually to qualifying certified local governments.
The Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) awards the HPF monies to CLGs in a competitive process. Forms, instructions, and deadlines for the current grant cycle are listed below. To see a list of recent and past award recipients, visit our CLG Grant Awards page.
2023-2024 CLG Grant Application Process
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 28 APRIL 2023
2023-2024 CLG Grant Manual and Application:
On February 8, 2023, the CLG Grant Manual and Application for 2023-2024 was sent via the CLG Listserv to all Certified Local Government contacts currently on file with our office.
The CLG Grant Manual and Application will not be posted to this webpage; it is only available through email.
If you did not receive the email with the attached copy of the grant manual, please contact us as soon as possible at info.calshpo@parks.ca.gov. Include "CLG Grant Application Request" in the Subject line of your message.
Forms to be included with the Grant Application:
Assurances - Non Construction
Certificate of Professionalism and Conformance
Statement of Professional Qualifications
Helpful Resources
General Grant Information
Archeology and Historic Preservation: Secretary of the Interior's Standards
California Federal Per Diem Rates
Environmental Compliance Requirements
Format for Historic Context Statements
Historic Preservation Ordinances
Historic Structure Report Format
Project Agreement General and Special Provisions
RFP Checklist
Standards for Allowability of Costs
Documents Needed for Grant Reports (After grant is awarded)
Competitive Contracting Documentation
Volunteer or Donated Labor Time Sheet