Program Policies and Application Directions The (HAAF) will provide the services of architects and engineers to the owners of historic buildings to address issues involved with the rehabilitation and use of such properties. The fund cannot support the entire architectural or engineering services needed for a complete rehabilitation project. Typical projects that can be funded include a building assessment, structural analysis, analysis of building code and ADA requirements, and façade and signage schematic design. The HAAF is available to a variety of property owners. The fund is meant to support private and not-for-profit property owners, who are not eligible for many grant programs. Government entities can also apply for the funds. The HAAF was established to provide assistance to properties that are historic, which is generally understood to be over 50 years of age. Any proposed work that the HAAF would contribute to with assessment and design work must maintain or restore the historic integrity of the property. The fund is not intended to provide assistance with remodeling projects that would change the character of the historic building or address common utility system questions. The HAAF is best used to address conditions and materials that provide challenges for rehabilitation projects, such as potentially compromised structural systems, exterior wall materials, windows, ADA and code compliance, and the loss of historic components. It should be understood that all properties will be treated as historic ones, that is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, and proposed work will meet the Secretary of Interior s Standards for Rehabilitation. All applications must be completed and signed by the property owner or a representative of a board or similar group that owns and manages the property. All final reports will be available upon request as a means to disseminate information about the best approach to historic property rehabilitation projects. Applicants agree to this potential sharing of information about their property when they submit an application. Page 1 of 5
Application Procedures Applications may be completed electronically and submitted by email, or printed and mailed. They may be submitted at any time, but are reviewed quarterly. Deadlines are: January 15, April 15, July 15, and October 15. Applications should identify the property and the need for professional consultation. Applicants will be contacted if more information is needed. Send 2-5 photographs of the property (3x5 or 4x6 ) with the application. Applications may be submitted to either the Wyoming Main Street Program, the Alliance for Historic Wyoming, or the Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Contact information: Wyoming Main Street Alliance for Historic Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office Britta Fuller Hilery Lindmier Brian Beadles 214 West 15th Street PO Box 51201 2301 Central Avenue Cheyenne, WY 82002 Casper, WY 82605 Cheyenne, WY 82002 (307) 777-2934 (307) 333-3508 (307) 777-8594 britta.fuller@wyo.gov execdirector@historicwyoming.org brian.beadles@wyo.gov Main Street, Alliance for Historic Wyoming, and SHPO staff will review applications and establish priorities based on the considerations listed on the bottom of the application, as well as the cost-effectiveness and overall suitability of the projects to the missions of the respective programs. Main Street/Alliance for Historic Wyoming will contract with professionals for services to be rendered and will pay the consultant directly. The property owner and project contact (if other than owner) will sign the notice of funding letter to acknowledge their understanding of the extent of the project and source of its funding and commit to providing information and access to the consultant. Consultants will be encouraged to visit project sites, consult with the property owner and/or project contact, and develop a list of action items. On some occasions project reports will be prepared, but these documents will be limited to describing current conditions, identifying action items, and perhaps provide a draft budget. Page 2 of 5
HAAF Application Evaluation Criteria Serves the public good, by being either highly visible to public, serving as a public facility, in its educational value or in some other stated way. Addresses a significant historic resource as a National Historic Landmark, a property listed in the National Register of Historic Places, or a property eligible for such listing. Solves a critical problem that enables a project to go forward and preserve a resource. Would provide critical information that would inform a public debate about the feasibility of preserving a resource and/or possibly save a resource from demolition Begins to address a problem resource, one in a historic district or Main Street District, or highly visible location that has long been vacant or in disrepair and has an impact on other properties Supports a project for which there is demonstrated public support via the Main Street program, the local CLG, or other entities Project would be a model one, or likely to generate additional rehabilitation projects in the community Application states commitment to historic preservation values and/or proposed work would maintain historic integrity of the property Addresses a resource with an unusual or unusually severe problem. Additional benefit of this particular project: Page 3 of 5
APPLICATION FOR USE OF HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE ASSISTANCE FUND Applicant Name: Applicant Address: City: Zip: Phone: E-mail: Building Address: City: Zip: Phone: Building Owner (if different from applicant): Address: City: Zip: Phone: Applicant Signature: Please complete all of the following: 1. Check any box that applies: Evaluation after a fire or other emergency Building seems unstable Building is threatened by demolition Building was allowed to deteriorate by previous owner(s) No professional services available locally Property privately owned, owner is applicant Property privately owned, tenant is applicant Property is owned by a not-for-profit entity Property is over 50 years of age Property is listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Property is in an historic district listed in the NRHP Property is over 50 years of age but not evaluated for listing in the NRHP Property is in a Main Street district Property is used for commercial purposes Property is used for community/public purpose Page 4 of 5
2. Description of Building/Project/Problem: 3. Type of professional consultation needed: 4. Please attach the following: 2-5 photographs of the property. Photographs should clearly indicate the overall condition of the building and any specific issues to be addressed through HAAF funding. Statement of Justification: This statement should address condition of the property and need for assistance, articulate a plan for or possible uses for the property, and the ability to undertake the work that will be addressed by the architect and/or engineer. It should also express the importance of the property in the community and a commitment to the long-term preservation of the property. Please also indicate if any other grants are being sought for the implementation of work on this property, such as a Cultural Trust Fund Grant or a Wyoming Business Council Community Facilities grant. 5. Additional comments: Page 5 of 5