The intent of the Haywood Heritage Grant Fund program is to assist with rehabilitation, restoration, or repairs to important exterior architectural elements as approved through the Historic Zoning Commission Certificate of Appropriateness process.

Applications for grants up to $3,500 will be considered.

This is a reimbursement grant. Applicants must be able to pay for all project costs in advance.  Reimbursements will be issued to grant recipients after progress invoices are received and approved by the Haywood Heritage Foundation.

The budgeted scope of work approved must be matched by the homeowner with a minimum of 35% cash contribution.  For example, if the budget for the proposed work is $3800, the owner would provide a minimum of $1330 (35%), and Haywood Heritage would reimburse $2470 (the remaining 65%). Grant recipients may receive ½ of the 65% up front.

•    Property must be individually listed or be a contributing property within a National Register District in Haywood County, Tennessee, or be at least 50 years old and eligible for National Register status in Haywood County.

•    Property must be owner-occupied; commercial or rental properties will not be considered.

•    Property must be current with all city and county taxes.

• Windows and Doors

• Porches

• Roofs and Gutters

• Exterior Painting

• Siding

• Masonry

Funding is available on a competitive basis, and the Haywood Heritage Grants Committee will review each submitted application objectively and will choose the grant recipients utilizing THE SECRETARY of THE INTERIORS STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION.

All stipulations related to the grant will be detailed in a contract to be signed by the grantee and Haywood Heritage Foundation.

For questions, please email Haywood Heritage

at haywoodheritage@gmail.com

Haywood Heritage reserves the right to deny grant funding. Grants will not be based on an applicant’s relationship, if any, with Haywood Heritage or its members, Board of Directors, or donors. Membership in Haywood Heritage is not a prerequisite for being considered, or awarded, a grant. Current Board members of Haywood Heritage are not eligible. Any state, local, or federal taxes resulting from a grant are the sole responsibility of the grantee. Haywood Heritage is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization

•    A detailed and well-conceived project plan and timeline with proposed work to be completed by the end of the calendar year (2025)

•    Total cost of the project, including amount of grant funding requested

•    Photographs of area(s) that will be impacted by the proposed project

•    Evidence of property ownership

•    Proof of homeowner’s insurance

•    Historic Zoning Commission Certificate of Appropriateness (if applicable)

•    Contractor information, including license number and proof of insurance

•    Proposed projects must meet all applicable building codes and design guidelines (if applicable)

THE HAYWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION GRANT APPLICATION IS PROVIDED FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. PRIOR TO MAKING FORMAL APPLICATION PLEASE COMPLETE THE PRE-APPLICATION FORM TO SCHEDULE A SITE VISIT.

HAYWOOD HERITAGE PRESERVATION GRANT APPLICATION

PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION

NAME ________________________________

PHONE _________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________

EMAIL ________________________________

CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

NAME__________________________

PHONE __________________________

BUSINESS NAME ________________________________

ADDRESS ________________________________

________________________________

EMAIL ________________________________

LICENSE NUMBER ________________________

PROJECT INFORMATION

TOTAL COST OF PROJECT ________________

AMOUNT OF GRANT REQUEST _________________

PROJECT START DATE ________________

ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE _____________

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND TIMELINE

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PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ATTACHMENTS:

• Photographs of area(s) that will be impacted by proposed project

• Evidence of property ownership

• Proof of homeowner’s insurance

• Contractor’s proof of insurance

• Certificate of Appropriateness from Historic Zoning Commission (if applicable)

I certify that all the information in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the verification of any information. I understand that this is a reimbursement program and that all application fees and project work must be paid with invoices, receipts, and/or proof of payment submitted to Haywood Heritage for reimbursement. I understand that it is my responsibility to obtain Historic Zoning Commission approval for all work to be completed as well as all permits and inspections that may be related to the work and that Haywood Heritage has the right to inspect the work.

Signature of Applicant ___________________________________

Date _________________

Please submit your completed application to:

Haywood Heritage Foundation

PO Box 1304

Brownsville, TN 38012