Montana Preserve America
Montana Preserve America mirrors the national Preserve America initiative. The state encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our priceless cultural heritage. Montana Preserve America's goals include a greater shared knowledge about the state's past, strengthened regional identities and local pride, increased local participation in preserving the nation's cultural and natural heritage assets, and support for the economic vitality of our communities. The Montana State Historic Preservation Office (MT SHPO) applied for and received Preserve America funding to subgrant to designated Montana Preserve America Communities. The main reason MT SHPO subgrants the funds is that the national requirements may be out of reach for some Montana communities. MT SHPO is able to offer smaller subgrants and some possible match assistance, and hopes to continue offering subgrant to Montana's Preserve America Communities. Please click here for additional Montana Preserve America subgrant information.
The national Preserve America, a White House initiative is lead by Mrs. Laura Bush, First Lady of the United States, and the Honorary Chair of the national Preserve America program. Major components of the national Preserve America initiative include the following: Preserve America Communities, Preserve America Grants, Preserve America Presidential Awards, Preserve America History Teach of the Year Awards, and educational outreach efforts with the History Channel's Save Our History. Detailed information on all aspects of the national initiative can be found at www.preserveamerica.gov.
Every Montana community should consider applying for Preserve America Community Designation!
Benefits of Preserve America Community Designation Include:
- White House recognition;
- a certificate of recognition;
- a Preserve America Community road sign;
- eligibility for Preserve America grants;
- authorization to use the Preserve America logo on signs, flags, banners, and promotional materials;
- listing in a Web-based Preserve America Community directory;
- inclusion in national and regional press releases;
- official notification of designation to State tourism offices and visitor bureaus; and
- enhanced community visibility and pride.
