Preservation Maryland and Historic Ellicott City, Inc. are pleased to announce a new grant program to benefit historic Ellicott City in Howard County, Maryland.
The Historic Ellicott City Revitalization Grant Program will provide direct assistance for the rehabilitation and preservation of properties, and the promotion of cultural resources within the Ellicott City Historic District boundaries. Non-profit organizations, religious institutions, and county agencies will be eligible to apply.
$50,000 in funding will be made available and will be disbursed in grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to grant awardees.
Projects eligible for funding from the grant program fall into three broad categories:
- Repair and rehabilitation
- Public programming
- Planning
In 2017 repair and rehabilitation will be the priority funding category. Grant applications are due to Preservation Maryland by June 2, 2017.
“We believe that this partnership will greatly benefit the revitalization efforts of restoring the Historic District of Ellicott City,” commented HEC’s President Joan Becker. “We are pleased to be able to offer this assistance to eligible recipients and look forward to continuing this partnership in the years to come.”
Click here to go to Preservation Maryland’s website for the Grant Application and Program Outline.
Read the Official Press Release Here: EC Grant Program Press Release.
