BISMARCK -The State Historical Society of North Dakota is making $150,000 available to the public for the restoration, stabilization and protection of historic and archaeological properties. These Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) monies from the National Park Service can only be used on properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The granting of HPF money is a competitive process. Applications will be reviewed by a committee from the State Historical Society’s Archaeology and Historic Preservation Department and rated based on four major categories: quality of the application, need for the development work, impact on the historic preservation program and the project’s compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

Eligible activities include pre-development work (plans, evaluations, engineering and architectural or archaeological services), restoration, rehabilitation and preservation projects and must meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Routine maintenance and work on properties owned by religious organizations or used for religious purposes are not eligible for funding. Predevelopment work on religious properties may be eligible.

All applications must be received by the State Historical Society by Oct. 2. To receive an application for a Historic Preservation Fund grant, contact the State Historical Society in Bismarck.