Historic Preservation State Grant Fund - Planning Grants

Administered by SC Department of Archives and History · South Carolina

BENEFIT

Up to $50K

Deadline type: annual

Eligibility Requirements

1Nonprofit organizations, local governments, and federally/state recognized Native American tribes eligible
2Building must be listed or eligible for National Register of Historic Places
3No cash match required
4Assists in development of bid-ready plans and specifications

Eligible Project Types

Historic Rehabilitation

STACKING POTENTIAL

Historic Preservation State Grant Fund - Planning Grants is stackable — it can be combined with other federal, state, and local programs on the same project. Michigan and Ohio projects commonly stack this program with Federal Historic Tax Credit, New Markets Tax Credit, and Opportunity Zone deferral to maximize total incentive value. Use GrantRadar to see your full stack.

AFTER YOU WIN

View the Historic Preservation State Grant Fund - Planning Grants compliance checklist →

Reporting deadlines, vendor rules, and the disallowed-cost pitfalls that trigger clawbacks.

Source: SC Department of Archives and History official program page ↗ · Last verified 2026-06-23

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Up to $10M · Direct Grant

Michigan Historic Preservation Tax Credit

25% credit · Tax Credit

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Up to $10M · Direct Grant

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