PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:
To establish technical preservation policies and standards and to develop technical information for the treatment of historic properties. This includes development and distribution of the "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation Projects," which provide guidance regarding all aspects of preservation work for the use of Federal, State and local officials, property owners, developers, and architects. To review rehabilitations of investment property for the 20% investment tax credit. To advise Congress and Federal agencies on the preservation of historic properties. This includes developing and disseminating policies and the regional inspection procedures for the monitoring of national historic landmarks, and preparing the annual report to Congress on endangered national historic landmarks. To provide policy direction and guidance on Federal surplus properties which are available for transfer for historic monument purposes.

 ELIGIBLE FUNCTIONAL CATEGORIES:
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT;
- Historical Preservation;
- Federal Surplus Property;
2. INFORMATION AND STATISTICS;
- General;

 WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM:
- Federal;
- State;
- Local;
- Individual/Family;
- Land/Property Owner;

 WHO CAN APPLY:
- Federal;
- State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Local (includes State-designated Indian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals);
- Individual/Family;