NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST CAPITAL PRESERVATION GRANTS Applicant Workshop February 2017
NEW JERSEY HISTORIC TRUST 12 Citizen Members 3 Ex-Officio Members, representing Department of Community Affairs Department of Environmental Protection Treasury The mission of the New Jersey Historic Trust is to advance historic preservation in New Jersey for the benefit of future generations through education, stewardship and financial investment programs that save our heritage and strengthen our communities.
NEW JERSEY CULTURAL TRUST The New Jersey Cultural Trust was created in July 2000 as a public/private partnership to help ensure a stable and healthy nonprofit cultural industry in New Jersey that is sustainable even in the toughest of economic times. The Trust provides grants to support capital projects, endowments and institutional and financial stabilization of arts, history and humanities organizations in New Jersey. Funding for the grants comes from interest earned on the Cultural Trust Fund, which is a permanent investment fund. In order to participate in the programs of the Trust and be eligible to apply for grants, organizations must be "qualified." At this exciting time in the development of the Trust, we encourage all nonprofit arts, history and humanities organizations throughout the State to seek qualification.
GRANT GUIDELINES An Overview
WHAT S NEW FOR 2017 The New Jersey Cultural Trust requires all applicants to register on the New Jersey System for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE). The grant application (due April 19, 2017) must also be submitted on SAGE. In 2017, the property must be listed or certified eligible to be listed on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places by August 1, 2017. In 2017 (FY18), the New Jersey Historic Trust s priority will be addressing the funding needs of projects that have compelling urgency. Properties that are threatened by deteriorated condition or inappropriate use and that are in need of timely funding to address the situation will be carefully considered, in relation to other criteria for funding.
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS NJ based Non-profit organization with a history, arts or humanities mission Must be qualified by the NJ Cultural Trust by March 15, 2017 Ownership of Project Property Must demonstrate control of property through deed or lease Schools, units of government and religious organizations are NOT eligible.
ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES Individually listed in the New Jersey and/or National Register of Historic Places; or contribute to the significance of a historic district listed in the New Jersey and/or National Register of Historic Places; or certified eligible for listing on the New Jersey register of Historic Places by August 1, 2017.
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES Construction activities Preservation, Restoration, Rehabilitation Improvements Barrier Free Access Non-construction activities directly related to the Capital project Architectural or engineering services Maximum of 20% of proposed construction budget
OTHER REQUIREMENTS All proposed work must meet the Secretary of the Interior s Standards for Treatment of Historic Properties Award limits - $25,000 Matching funds None However, if project costs are more than requested, the proposal must clearly demonstrate the organization s ability to provide the remaining necessary funds.
CRITERIA FOR REVIEW Significance of the Resource Is the property listed in NJ Register? Must be certified eligible for listing by August 1, 2017 Is property under threat of collapse, demolition, inappropriate use or development? Project Concept/Team Is the scope of work clear, thorough and appropriate for resource? Is the project team qualified? Is the proposed budget realistic? Is the schedule feasible? Organizational Ability Has the organization been a good steward to the property? Does the organization have a long-term commitment to the preservation of the resource? Does the organization have a good fundraising record?
CRITERIA FOR REVIEW (CONT.) Public Benefit Does project represents innovative design, programming or reach new audiences? Does project complement other State initiatives? Is there community support? Will funding make a difference in quality of project
APPLICATION REVIEW PROCESS 4/17/17 Application deadline SAGE only Determined eligible by CT Reviewed by NJHT staff and outside Evaluators Grants and Loans Committee makes recommendation to NJHT Board NJHT Board forwards recommendations to CT Board CT Board considers recommendations and may place conditions on grants Cultural Trust announces grant awards
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SYSTEM FOR ADMINISTERING GRANTS ELECTRONICALLY (SAGE)
SAGE APPLICATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
PROPERTY INFORMATION
BUDGET INFORMATION
BUDGET INFORMATION
PROJECT BUDGET
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
REQUIRED ATTACHEMENTS
ATTACHMENTS
RESOURCES IG16 Grantee Tutorial Video (on Sage under Training Materials ) Historical Commission SAGE Guides for Registering and Updating sagehelp@sos.nj.gov On-line Grantee User manual on Department of State s SAGE web site: http://www.nj.gov/state/dos_sage.html
GENERAL QUESTIONS Historic Trust Program Staff: Glenn Ceponis 609/777-1204 Catherine Goulet 609/984-7071 Judith Murphy, AICP 609/984-5461 Cultural Trust Staff: Dina Erickson 609/984-6767 51