The Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund is an annual grant program that provides up to $2,000 to organizations involved in historic preservation around our state.
The goal of the fund is to provide small yet meaningful amounts of money to help promote historic preservation where it really happens -- at the community level. Awards are given in the name of Valerie Sivinski, a preservationist who was killed in October 2000 while performing preservation-related work. Valerie was a longtime Board Member of the Washington Trust and served as president in the early 1990s.
ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
Examples of eligible projects include purchasing materials or services for “bricks and mortar” projects to preserve a property or producing publications and/or interpretive elements that promote historic preservation of a specific resource. Highest priority will be given to projects that are urgent in nature, contribute significantly to the development of community preservation organizations, and/or are included in our Most Endangered Historic Properties list. In addition, priority is given to bricks and mortar rehabilitation projects. Project work must conform to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and must comply with local design guidelines when applicable.
GRANT AWARDS
Maximum request for grant funds is $2,000. General operating expenses and expenses incurred prior to the award date are not eligible for inclusion in a grant request. Grants to an individual organization will not be approved more often than once every two years. Funds will be awarded to applicants upon proof of work being accomplished via the “Grant Completion Report.” Awardees will receive a letter of award for their grant. Special conditions for early or one-half disbursement of grant funds will be considered upon request only. Grant projects should be completed within one year of the award date. If additional time is needed, grant awardees are required to notify the Washington Trust in writing and provide a status report; otherwise grant funds will be forfeited.
2013 GRANT RECIPIENTS
The Washington Trust announced the 2013 Sivinski Grant Recipients at the Holiday Party on Thursday, December 13, 2012.
Click here to view a list of the 2013 Grant Recipients.
Click here to see a slideshow of 2013 Grant Recipients.
PAST GRANT RECIPIENTS
Since establishing the Washington Preserves Fund in November 1997, the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded 99 projects totaling nearly $90,000 in funding to organizations around the state. From the first $250 emergency grant to Historic Ellensburg in early 1998, the fund has grown and is now an important piece of the technical assistance provided by the Washington Trust. Click here to view a pdf of Past Grant Recipients.
SUPPORT THE FUND
The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation currently provides grants through targeted donations to the Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund supplemented by general operating income. The Washington Trust has established an endowment to provide a permanent source of funding. The goal is to generate enough income from the endowment to fund the program at increasingly higher levels.
If you’d like to contribute to the Valerie Sivinski Washington Preserves Fund or Endowment, please send a check made payable to the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, 1204 Minor Avenue, Seattle, Washington 98101. The Washington Trust can also accept credit card donations. You can email your credit card information for us to bill your account, or you can also call during regular business hours, and we can take your credit card information over the telephone.
You can also support the Fund or Endowment through a tax deductible gift of stock or other securities whether they have appreciated or declined in value. The Washington Trust is able to work directly with your broker or financial advisor to facilitate the gift. As always, we suggest that you consult with your independent financial, tax, or legal advisor for specific help with your particular situation before you proceed with such a donation. Contact us by calling 206-624-9449 or emailing us at info@preservewa.org for more information.
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Above: Tugboat Arthur Foss in Seattle & the Sterling-Moorman House in Cheney - 2013 Sivinski Grant Recipients.
HOW TO APPLY
1. Review eligibility criteria
2. Download application form
3. Email a digital copy to us
4. Mail a hard copy to us
Completed applications for 2013 grants must be received electronically by 5pm, Monday, October 15. Hard copies of the application must be postmarked by Monday, October 15.
WHO'S ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
Incorporated Non-profit Organizations
Unincorporated Citizens Groups
Advocacy Groups
Most Endangered List Property Owners
Public Agencies
School Districts
Civic Organizations
Religious Organizations
Grant applicants are required to become members of the Washington Trust for Historic Preservation, if they are not already members. In addition, grant recipients must remain members in good standing until the time of project completion.
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