City of Lafayette Historic Property Restoration Grant
The Historic Preservation Boardβs Building Restoration Grant, offered by the City of Lafayette, Colorado, provides crucial financial support for the repair and restoration of buildings aged 50 years or older. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to preserve and celebrate Lafayette's historical architectural heritage, ensuring the longevity and aesthetic appeal of its older structures. The grant program directly supports the strategic priority of maintaining the city's unique historical character and promoting community pride in its past. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are owners of commercial buildings, houses, churches, and outbuildings within Lafayette city limits that are at least 50 years old. The program aims to encourage the preservation of these structures, with impact goals centered on preventing deterioration, enhancing historical aesthetics, and extending the lifespan of these significant buildings. By supporting both structural and cosmetic projects, the grant ensures a comprehensive approach to historical preservation. The grant prioritizes projects that demonstrate longevity, focusing on repairs that will significantly extend the building's lifespan. It also emphasizes appearance, encouraging the use of historic materials where applicable to maintain architectural integrity. Furthermore, the program encourages the use of Lafayette-based contractors or DIY efforts, fostering local economic activity and community engagement. Urgency of need is also a key consideration, along with thorough research on the property's history, which aligns with a broader theory of change that sees informed preservation efforts leading to more impactful and sustainable outcomes. Expected outcomes include a visible improvement in the condition and historical accuracy of older buildings throughout Lafayette. Measurable results will be assessed through the number of successful restoration projects completed, the extent of structural and cosmetic improvements, and the documented use of historical materials. The grant, offering between $1,000 and $10,000, with grants up to $3,000 to support preservation, aims to contribute to a vibrant historical landscape, reinforcing the city's strategic priority of cultural preservation and enriching the lives of its residents.
Award Range
Not specified - $3,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Lafayette is one of the few communities in Colorado to offer grants to directly support the preservation of older buildings. Since 2014, the Historic Preservation Board has awarded over $26,000 to help defray the cost of maintenance, repairs, and restoration of historic buildings.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Age of Building (House, Outbuilding, Barn, etc.): 50 years old or older Eligible Structures: Commercial buildingsHousesChurchesOutbuildings and barns Location: Within Lafayette city limits Project Characteristics may include: Extends the life of the building and/or enhances the historic character of the buildingKeeps historic materials to the extent possible; otherwise, uses identical or similar materialsRemoves non-historic features or materials to expose historic ones Eligible Improvements may include, but are not limited to: Structural improvements like foundation repair. Restoration and repair of original windows and doors and weather sealing. Roof repair or replacement. Installation of gutters and site drainage work. Restoration and cleaning of masonry, including brick, stone and concrete. Power washing is discouraged on any building receiving grant funding.Restoration or reconstruction of original architectural details of the building, such as materials, porch, cornice and window details, using historic materials. Painting. A paint analysis to determine the original color is encouraged. Painting over brick is discouraged.All required building permits must be obtained.
Geographic Eligibility
Lafayette city
Application Opens
May 3, 2024
Application Closes
May 24, 2024
Grantor
City of Lafayette
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