The Georgia State Historic Preservation Office, a division of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA), today announced that six Georgia communities will receive federal subgrants totaling more than $125,000 to support historic preservation activities across the state.

The 2026 Historic Preservation Fund grants facilitate historic preservation planning initiatives and projects such as historic resource surveys, outreach efforts, and bricks-and-mortar projects throughout Georgia. Grants are provided annually through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) of the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service and are administered by the State Historic Preservation Office.

This year’s grant recipients are as follows:

Albany-Dougherty County — $25,000 — National Register Harlem District Survey

City of Lexington — $25,000 — Beth Salem Building Repair

City of Thomasville — $25,000 — Thomasville Municipal Building Repair, Phase I

Trenton-Dade County — $20,400 — Historic Resources Survey for Dade County, Phase III

City of Tybee Island — $12,300 — Historic Resources Survey Update for Tybee Island, Phase I

Walker County — $20,180 — Historic Resources Survey for Walker County, Phase III

Each year, Georgia's 100 Certified Local Governments (CLGs) are eligible to apply for these matching grants which are 60 percent federally funded and 40 percent locally funded. A city or county must pass a preservation ordinance and establish a historic preservation commission to be eligible to become a federal Certified Local Government. 

"Community-led preservation efforts are fundamental to protecting Georgia's shared historic places for future generations. The projects funded through this year's grants will strengthen local communities while ensuring their historic resources remain an enduring part of their identity," said Jennifer Flood, Director of DCA’s Historic Preservation Division. "The CLG Program serves as a powerful tool for advancing both historic preservation and economic development. Through their commitment to preserving local historic resources, our Certified Local Government partners are helping safeguard the unique character and sense of place that make Georgia's cities, counties, and communities exceptional."

HPF grant funds may be used for a variety of other preservation activities, including archaeological surveys, design guidelines, and publications. Educational, promotional, and tourism activities are also eligible for grant fund usage.

For information on the Historic Preservation Fund grant program, contact Grant Coordinator Natasha Washington at 470-757-2551 or [email protected]. 

For information on the Certified Local Government program, contact Certified Local Government Coordinator Sandra Hall at 470-426-7230 or [email protected].