Since 2002, the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission has helped promote the preservation and interpretation of historic sites, buildings, and properties throughout the state .
DEADWOOD, APRIL 9, 2024 – Since 2002, the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission has helped promote the preservation and interpretation of historic sites, buildings, and properties throughout the state with the Outside-of-Deadwood Grant program. The program, which awards up to $100,000 each year, stimulates quality restoration, protection and interpretation of buildings, sites and properties that contribute to an understanding of Deadwood’s unique history. This total exceeds 3.8 million dollars.

In the past, Outside-of-Deadwood Grants have been awarded to South Dakota communities including but not limited to: Buffalo Gap, Sisseton, Dell Rapids, Hitchcock, Hot Springs, Gettysburg, Gregory, Lead, Pierre, Plankinton, Rapid City, Yankton, Spearfish, and Sioux Falls.

Grants are awarded over the course of two funding rounds each year in January and June. National Historic Landmarks or National Register properties owned and operated by a not-for-profit or governmental entity are welcome to apply. Other projects with a relationship to Deadwood’s history, organized by not-for-profits, are also encouraged to apply. Funds will typically not exceed $10,000.

Deadwood is pleased to announce that interested parties may apply for the second-round considerations by June 2, 2024. In order to be considered, applications must be delivered to the Deadwood Historic Preservation Office located at 108 Sherman Street, Deadwood, South Dakota 57732 on or before June 2, 2024. You may also apply on-line on the City of Deadwood website at www.cityofdeadwood.com. Questions should be directed to Kevin Kuchenbecker, Historic Preservation Officer or Bonny Anfinson, Historic Preservation Coordinator at (605) 578-2082 or bonny@cityofdeadwood.com.

The Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission is organized to promote a comprehensive program of historic preservation, including the use and conservation of historic resources for education, inspiration, pleasure, and enrichment of the citizens in Deadwood and visitors to the area. For more information on the Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission please visit www.cityofdeadwood.com or call (605) 578-2082.