INDIANAPOLIS — The Division of Historic Preservation & Archaeology has Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grant application packets available for 2020 at dnr.IN.gov/historic/3671.htm#hpf.

There are three categories of projects: Architectural and historical, archaeological, and acquisition and fevelopment (rehabilitation).

All proposals must be received by 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4.

Eligible applicants must be tax-exempt non-profit organizations, educational institutions or units of local government.

Eligible properties must be listed in the National Register individually or as contributing resources within listed historic districts.

Rehabilitation activities must meet federal preservation standards.

Applicants should download the appropriate application packet and read all instructions carefully.

Typical rehabilitation grant projects include roof and gutter repair or replacement, masonry rehabilitation, window repair, and other exterior measures to secure the building from water and weather.

General remodeling, construction of additions, landscaping, signage, and purchase of furniture or equipment are not eligible activities under this program.

The program is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service’s Historic Preservation Fund Program, and is administered by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.