Weathering the Storm
Stimulus Funding Supports Shovel-Ready Preservation in Montana
While there were many worthy proposals competing for stimulus funds, Montana preservationists managed to secure $4 million in funding for their work. Learn More
Green on the Job in Michigan
Participants in the Sustainable Jobs Training Program learn highly-marketable job skills and become advocates for preserving the integrity of older and historic buildings. Learn More
Public Involvement Clearinghouse Keeps Preservationists in the Loop in Pennsylvania
A pilot project helps people plan for impacts to historic bridges and other transportation projects . Learn More
Stimulus Dollars to Rehabilitate Historic Train Stations of Philadelphia
Stimulus dollars are helping to stabilize Philadelphia’s 1878 Tulpehocken Station, among many others. Learn More
Stimulus Funds Help Iowa’s Downtowns Become More Sustainable
Federal community development block grant funding programs are helping to revitalize Iowa’s historic downtowns. Learn More
Stimulus Funds to Rehabilitate Historic Vermont Bridge
The 1928 Richmond Village Bridge is set to receive federal stimulus dollars for a much-needed rehabilitation. Learn More
Making the Case for South Dakota's Archaeological Research Center
After a stalwart effort by a number of interest groups, the South Dakota State Historical Society’s archaeology program was saved from elimination. Learn More
Pennsylvania Works! Campaign Leverages Value of Partnerships
Pennsylvania Works! advocates for investments that reuse existing infrastructure. Learn More
Online Tool Helps Educate About Section 106 Process
Environmental reviews help historic places all over New Hampshire by ensuring that proposed projects consider alternatives. Learn More
All too often, effective preservation programs are threatened or eliminated as a way to address budget shortfalls and to feed the perception that preservation does not pay – a claim proven false time and again through numerous economic benefit studies.
Today, partners across the country are working to tap stimulus dollars for "preservation-ready" projects, all while budget cuts are having adverse effects on their already-strained staff and capacity. The following case studies were developed to illustrate proactive and creative approaches for weathering this Perfect Storm.
Tapping the Stimulus & Saving Budgets
Pro-Preservation Approaches to Sustainability/Energy Funds
Pro-Preservation Approaches to Transportation Funds
Strategies for Staffing & Environmental Reviews
Tell Your Story
Have a story that would make a good case study about how to weather the Perfect Storm? Drop us an e-mail policy@nthp.org (use "Perfect Storm Case Study" as the subject line of your message), and we'll work with you on getting it added to this evolving resource.
