The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced today (5/9/2022) that letters of intent are now being requested for the Tennessee Historic Development Grant Program (HDGP). The funds encourage communities and private developers to invest in buildings that have contributed to a community’s history but now sit idle. These buildings can once again contribute to the economy through job creation and commercial opportunities. View the press release here.
Educational Webinar Recording and Slides
TNECD hosted a webinar on May 12 for those interested to learn more about the letter of intent and program guidelines.
View Webinar Recording
HDGP 2022 Webinar (Presentation Slides)
How to Pursue the Historic Tax Credit (Presentation Slides)
HDGP and HTC Case Study (Presentation Slides)
For questions about the program, please reach out to: Logan McCoy (Email), Brooxie Carlton (Email), or Nancy Williams (Email)
Complete information about the grant program, eligibility and application can be found here.
Letter of Intent – Accepted May 9 – June 15, 2022
A letter of intent is required to participate and can be submitted from May 9 to June 15, 2022, to confirm eligibility of the historic property by TNECD and the Tennessee Historical Commission. Submit a Letter of Intent here.
Grant Applications – Accepted June 30 – August 19, 2022
Applications will be accepted June 30 through August 19, 2022. This program will be highly competitive, and applications will be scored based on project need, impact, overall plan, financing, feasibility, support and location. Various criteria must be met for a structure to be eligible for a grant. Eligible properties that qualify as certified historic structures are defined here. Additional frequently asked questions can also be found on the website.
Applicants will be notified of award later this fall, and contracts are expected to begin within a month following announcing awards.