Certified Local Governments

CLG grants can be used for:

  • Surveys of architectural or archaeological resources
     
  • Preparation of National Register of Historic Places nominations for local heritage resources
     
  • Heritage stewardship planning projects—historic preservation plans, archaeological assessments, preservation components of comprehensive plans
     
  • Public education programs concerned with the heritage stewardship program, the local resources, or any of the broad benefits that are associated with a heritage stewardship program
     
  • Local review board training and education projects such as development of materials or programs, including training sessions
     
  • Testing archaeological sites to determine their significance
     
  • Rehabilitation of publicly owned buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places

An application for designation as a CLG currently requires:

  • A request for certification from the local chief elected official with a written assurance that the local government fulfills the Virginia CLG requirements
     
  • A copy of the local preservation ordinance and map(s) showing the areas and sites protected by the ordinance
     
  • A copy of a resume for each member of the local review board and a copy of the board’s bylaws and rules of procedure






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The city of Richmond became a CLG in 1996 and has used a CLG grant to professionally print is design review guidelines. Richmond is home to Jackson Ward Historic District, pictured here.





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Certified Local Government grants can be used for preservation projects such as stewardship planning projects, local training, survey, register nominations, and testing archaeological sites.



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