Designation Applications
Tourism Grant Writing
Preserve America is national historic preservation program initiated by the white house and managed by the National Park Service. The purpose of the program is to identify and recognize the “most” historic communities throughout the United States who have made and continue to make local commitments to preserving their historic resources. Once designated as a Preserve America community, then that community is eligible to apply for grants through this program, which can total as much as $250,000 federal share. Destination Services was engaged by the City of St. Charles to:
- Prepare and submit the Preserve America application for designation.
- With receipt of the designation in early 2008, Destination Services prepared a comprehensive grant application totaling $250,000 federal and $250,000 City.
- Once the grant has been received, Destination Services will manage the grant.