The Preservation Trust of Vermont is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization grant round. This project is supported through a grant from the Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program (Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants) as administered by the National Park Service Department of the Interior.
PTV has $625,000 available to preserve and restore buildings and community gathering spaces of economic and social significance in rural communities. Examples of work we support are roof repair or replacement, structural repairs, facade, window and door restoration or repair, code compliance work, weatherization improvements, and work that reduces the flood risk to historic properties. Grants will be made in increments of $50,000-$100,000. Selection will be made based on project readiness, regional distribution, variety of project type, community and economic development potential, and the capacity of the local working group and/or property owner. We are particularly interested in projects that aim to increase the economic vitality of a community through non-profit ownership of general stores or other businesses, or bring new economic and community activity to village centers.
The deadline for application submission was June 2, 2025. We are no longer accepting applications.
- If this is a project of a 501c(3) nonprofit or municipality, confirm the project town under 7500 people. Click here to see a full list of Vermont towns by population.
- If this is a commercial or privately owned mixed-use project, confirm it is in a town under 7500 people AND located in a Designated Downtowns or Village Center.
- By May 1, confirm your project is listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places
- Complete Eligibility Requirement Checklist (on the lower half of this page) and gain access to the full application site
- Review the Important Dates
- Review Program Requirements
- Acquaint yourself with the Draft Subgrant Agreement
- Acquaint yourself with the Historic Preservation Easement Template
- Reach out to jenna@ptvermont.org if you are new to preservation funding and have questions
- Watch the recorded video presentation on applying
- Review the Selection Criteria and Review Process
- Download the Excel Budget Template
- Submit your application by midnight on Monday June 2!