The mission of the Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant's funding body, the Black History Commission of Arkansas (BHCA), is dedicated to the preservation of African American history, culture, and heritage in Arkansas. This commitment is demonstrated through advocacy, education initiatives, and supporting the inclusion of African American history in academic curricula. The grant program is named after Curtis H. Sykes, a dedicated community activist, historian, and educator, reflecting his lifelong commitment to historical preservation and education.
The AHPP provides three themed Historic Preservation Restoration Grant options targeting different categories of historic sites and properties. Option 1 offers up to $10,000 for properties on the Arkansas Register of Historic Places or identified as non-contributing in a National Register District, aimed at projects that could lead to National Register listing. Option 2 provides grants of $10,000 or more for properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by not-for-profits or municipalities, excluding private residences or businesses, with a stipulation for a conservation easement. Option 3 allocates $5,000 to $9,999 for cemetery restoration projects listed on the National Register, available to non-profits or local government units, with a preference for projects not eligible for other AHPP grants. All options require a 50 percent cash match. Applications are limited to one grant category per cycle.
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