The National Park Service (NPS) has allocated $10.7 million to fund 15 preservation projects across eight states through the Historic Preservation Fund’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) grant program. This initiative aims to safeguard historic structures on HBCU campuses, ensuring their cultural significance endures.
Among the projects funded this year are renovations at Simmons College’s Steward Hall, Delaware State University’s Hope House, and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania’s Melrose Cottage. These campuses will undergo repairs ranging from window and door rehabilitations to electrical system upgrades, benefiting both historical preservation and campus functionality.
Funding for these projects comes from Congress via the Historic Preservation Fund, which leverages revenue from federal oil and gas leases on the Outer Continental Shelf, ensuring preservation efforts do not rely on taxpayer dollars. Established in 1977, the fund has contributed over $2 billion to historic preservation efforts nationwide. (READ MORE)
