Heritage Barn Grant applications are being accepted

OLYMPIA—The Washington State Dept. of Archeology & Historic Preservation (DAHP) recently announced that applications to request funds through the Heritage Barn Rehabilitation Program are now available. The program, established in 2007, assist with rehabilitation projects to stabilize and preserve designated Heritage Barns across the state.

“The Heritage Barn Preservation Initiative has achieved the objectives of saving historic barns while raising awareness and educating the public about the critical role of agriculture in our economy and heritage tourism,” said Dr. Allyson Brooks, director of the State Department of Archaeology & Historic Preservation.

Only historic agricultural structures listed in the Heritage Barn Register, the Washington Heritage Register, or the National Register of Historic Places, are eligible to receive grant funds.  To be eligible for listing in the Heritage Barn Register, barns must be over 50 years old and retain a significant degree of historic integrity. 

Questions about eligibility or if a barn is listed may be directed to Michael Houser at (360) 586-3076 or Michael.houser@dahp.wa.gov. The next deadline to nominate a barn to the register is Sept. 27.

Visit https://bit.ly/2H3bf7d to learn more about the grant initiative and requirements. A Heritage Barn Grant Workshop will be held in Walla Walla on Mon., Sept. 30 at the Downtown Walla Walla Foundation (109 E. Main) from 7-8 p.m. A Historic Cemetery Grant workshop will be held from 6-7 p.m. that same day.