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PHOTO: The Readfield Union Meeting House was a recipient of a 2021 1772 Foundation award. (Maureen Milliken photo)
YARMOUTH — The 1772 Foundation, in partnership with Maine Preservation, has announced that funding in the form of 1:1 matching grants of up to $10,000 will be made available for historic preservation projects.
To be eligible to apply, organizations must have a 501(c)(3) IRS designation. Organizations also must have closed any previously awarded matching grant to be eligible to apply. Funding will not be provided for buildings currently used as schools or houses of worship.
The foundation will consider the following for matching grants:
• exterior painting, finishes and surface restoration
• to install or upgrade fire detection, lightning protection and security systems
• repairs to/restoration of porches, roofs and windows
• structural foundation and sill repair/replacement
• chimney and masonry repointing
• structural foundation and sill repair/replacement.
Letters of inquiry are required by Nov. 5, and invited applications will be due Feb. 25. Not all letters of inquiry will result in invitations to submit full applications.
For all requirements and other information, visit the Maine Preservation website.
