Grant Round 12 to Open July 22, 2013
For the first time since the recording fees were created in 2007, the entire amount - estimated at just over $4,000,000 for each year of the biennium - will accrue to Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP) for grants.
The state budget, approved by both chambers of the legislature and signed by the Governor, demonstrates the bipartisan support for LCHIP that has been one of its hallmarks since its inception.
The New Hampshire Land and Community Heritage Investment Program is an independent state authority that makes matching grants to NH communities and non-profits to conserve and preserve New Hampshire's most important natural, cultural and historic resources. Through this investment Program every $1 in resources brings back more than seven times local, private, federal funds, and helps to secure NH's greatest business advantage: The quality of life and traditional values of our state.
LCHIP works in partnership with New Hampshire municipalities and non-profits to acquire land and cultural resources, or interests therein, with local, regional and statewide significance. The legislatively mandated mission of the program is to ensure the perpetual contribution of these resources to the economy, environment and quality of life in New Hampshire.
Communities and non-profit organizations agencies are invited to submit applications for funding for land conservation and historic preservation projects.
Applicants must meet LCHIP eligibility requirements and enroll the proposed project on the LCHIP Land and Community Heritage Register (LCH) on the LCHIP website www.lchip.org. At least 50% of the total project cost must come from sources other than the LCHIP grants.
Important Dates for Applicants
July 22, 2013
Grant Round opens, application available on LCHIP website (www.lchip.org)
July 30, 2013
Grant Writing Workshops
September 13, 2013
Application due at LCHIP office
December 18, 2013
Board Decision-making
Two application writing workshops will be held on July 30, 2013, at the historic Belknap Mill (an LCHIP project) in Laconia, NH. At least one person from each organization applying for funding must attend the applicable workshop, unless they have done so in a previous grant round.
Historic Resource applicants' workshop is 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Natural Resource applicants' workshop is 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Register for the workshop by emailing the participant's name, organization, email and phone, project name and which workshop the participant will attend to officemgr@lchip.org. LCHIP will confirm registration and further details for workshop participants.
Contact Historic Resources Specialist Amy Dixon adixon@lchip.org or Natural Resource Specialist Jess Charpentier jcharpentier@lchip.org.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
