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CLG Grant Examples

​​​​​​The CLG program provides local governments with a comprehensive framework for historic preservation and encourage the integration of preservation priorities into the planning process. By achieving CLG designation, city and county preservation commissions become eligible for grants from the federal Historic Preservation Fund. This funding is administered through state historic preservation offices to support their efforts in recognizing, protecting, and preserving historic sites. 

2024-2025 CLG Program Grants

Fifteen projects across eleven cities were awarded CLG Program grants this past fiscal year. In all, communities shared grants over $107,000 with local matches over $75,000 in funding and in-kind services. This means a total investment for local communities in their preservation efforts totaled over $180,000! Read more on the projects below.

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​​​​Community Workshops

  • The City of La Grange implemented a two-part “Positivity Campaign” to educate residents and business owners in the city’s historic districts about the benefits of historic preservation. Phase one consisted of targeted messaging efforts, including letters and informational brochures distributed to district residents. Phase two was a one-day Window Repair Workshop in March 2025, led by preservationist and educator, Bob Yapp. The event was well attended by members of the general public, city officials, Historic District commissions, and local property owners. 
  • ​The City of Pikeville held a two-day cemetery workshop at Dils Cemetery, thought to be the first integrated cemetery in Eastern Kentucky and is listed on the National Register. The workshop included informational sessions on mortuary architecture and styles, as well as a hands-on learning demonstrations and actual repair and cleaning work. Participants engaged directly in preservation activities, contributing to the ongoing stewardship of this historic site. 
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Historic Districts and Sites Tours

  • Boone County updated and reissued two walking tour brochures: one for the Florence Historic District and the other for the Historic Petersburg Walking Tour. These materials were developed to promote heritage tourism and to enhance public understanding and appreciation of the distinct histories of Florence and Petersburg. 
  • The City of Campbellsville produced additional copies of the Campbellsville/Taylor County Historic Sites Booklet. Designed as both a walking and driving tour, the booklet is freely available to residents and visitors in the area. This initiative aims to promote heritage tourism and increase public awareness of Campbellsville’s architectural and cultural history.
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Preservation Education

  • In May 2025, the cities of Newport and Pikeville each received support for members of their preservation board and commission, city staff, and Board of Commissioners to attend the Kentucky Historic Preservation Conference held in Newport, Kentucky.  
  • Boone County and the cities of Shelbyville and Covington individually held in-person training sessions under the Commission Assistance and Mentoring Program (CAMP), under the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions. Attendees of each of these training sessions included preservation board and commission members, city staff, local realtors, and residents in local historic districts. Courses ranged from “Why Preserve?”, Preservation Planning, and Community Outreach and Building Support.
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Survey

  • The City of Bardstown contracted a SOI qualified consultant to survey over 100 properties in consideration of expansion of the current National Register Historic District. Information collected during the survey included architectural styles, types, features, contributing/noncontributing, and photos. This information helps local residents when applying for State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits. 
  • The City of Frankfort contracted a SOI qualified consultant to conduct a survey of the city’s Montrose Park neighborhood. Work included an evaluation of eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places, as well as two public meetings to introduce residents and property owners to the concept of architectural survey and the National Register program.​
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Northern KY Restoration Weekend

The City of Newport, Covington, and Boone County partnered together to host the 14th annual Northern Kentucky Restoration Weekend (NKYRW) in May 2025. NKYRW focuses on preservation education for homeowners, offering sessions on topics such as: roofing, foundation, interior and exterior maintenance, energy efficiency, and best practices. Informational presentations also covered subjects such as Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits and how to research a historic property.​
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City of Covington – Covington Academy of Heritage Trades (CAHT) 

The Covington Academy of Heritage Trades (CAHT) offers a hands-on program dedicated to teaching skills and knowledge necessary for restoring historic structures. Its mission is to provide an opportunity for individuals to learn a trade greatly needed to enable economic mobility, as well as preserve and protect historic properties. Students gain practical experience by working alongside skilled tradespeople, learning how to restore and preserve original features. Over the past year, CAHT hosted three workshops that included masonry and plaster, stain glass windows, and carpentry. ​
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City of Horse Cave – National Register Nomination

The City of Horse Cave hired a qualified consultant to produce a National Register nomination for the Henrytown Historic District – a historically Black neighborhood located west of the city center. Designation of the Henrytown Historic District opens eligibility for residents and property owners to apply for the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits. ​
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Louisville – Jefferson County Metro Government – Historic Preservation Ordinance Study

Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government contracted a SOI qualified consulting firm to conducts comprehensive analysis and provide recommendations for updates to the city’s existing Historic Preservation ordinance. The resulting report included a nationwide review of policies, procedures, and legislative approaches related to economic hardships, exemptions, demolition by neglect, and local historic designation. ​

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​Questions?

Nicole Roth
Site Identification Program Administrator
CLG Program & Planning Coordinator

502-892-3606


Previously Funded Projects 

​​Bellevue - Informational brochure for residents living within the local historic district


Hopkinsville - Educational brochures showcasing local architectural heritage and preservation incentives

Paducah - Northside Neighborhood survey and nomination to the National Register of Historic Places​ 

Covington and Bellevue - Funding to produce the annual Northern KY Restoration Weekend

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Bardstown - Protect and Preserve Workshops focusing on various preservation-related topics​


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