Programs & Training
Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program
Vital improvements of historic properties leading to an economic boost.
Investing Big in Rural Missouri
Missouri Main Street Connection partnered with the National Park Service to assist building owners in rural Missouri Main Street communities in completing their historic preservation projects. With the Paul Bruhn Historic Preservation Subgrant program, we’re investing big in rural Missouri through awarding building owners in 13 communities anaverage of $46,280.
Program Overview
The Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization subgrant program awarded $600,000 in subgrants to recipient property owners in rural Missouri Main Street communities. Subgrant projects improve the exterior of historic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
As this grant continues to be implemented, MMSC anticipates the improvement of historic properties in rural Main Street communities across the state to impact the overall look of each Main Street district by spurring improvements of surrounding properties outside of grant funded projects. As we know, physical improvements often have a domino effect. In addition to the overall look, MMSC also anticipates a boost in economic development from the preservation of the selected historic buildings as buildings are activated to be used for business recruitment and fostering an ecosystem of success.
MMSC Awarded Grant
Missouri Main Street Connection unveiled this opportunity in November of 2023.
MMSC Awards 13
Missouri Main Street Connection awarded 13 communities a Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization subgrant in June of 2024.
