City to host workshops on upcoming heritage grants

In an effort to help and inform would-be recipients of $3 million in Heritage Preservation Grants, the city is holding workshops and office hours over the next month. The grants can go toward projects that are connected to preserving Austin’s diverse history. According to a press release from the city, “Eligible projects must engage new audiences, inform history, promote diverse narratives, and attract tourism to historically designated sites. Applicants – including for-profit organizations, government entities, and non-profits – can submit one proposal per funding cycle, focusing on either capital, planning, educational, or marketing projects. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, evaluated by a panel on criteria such as preservation impact, tourism potential, accessibility, and project feasibility.” More information about the grants is available at the city’s website or the workshops and open houses that will be taking place in August and September. Applications for the grants will be open from Sept. 10 through 7 p.m. Oct. 8.