Help Save Historic Preservation Funding
Right now, State Historic Preservation Offices (SHPOs) face potential closure and layoffs because the FY25 Historic Preservation Funds haven’t been released by Congress. The HPF comes from oil/gas lease revenues (not tax dollars) and generates billions in private investment.
The State Historic Preservation Offices are economic engines. The SHPO staff reviews the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program, which alone has generated $3.8 billion dollars in private investment in North Carolina, creating jobs and revitalizing communities. The HPF also provides Certified Local Government (CLG) grants that help local governments meet their preservation goals.
The current West Southern Pines survey project was made possible due to funds from the HPF.
State offices also review federal projects to prevent taxpayer-funded destruction of irreplaceable historic resources.
The Key Point
HPF money comes from off-shore gas and oil leases, NOT taxpayer dollars.
These are funds already designated by law for historic preservation that simply need to be released by Congress.
What’s Needed
Immediate release of the FY2025 HPF to prevent office closure.
Offices in Ohio, Maine, and Kansas have already been forced to lay off critical staff
Full funding for FY2026 to maintain critical preservation programs.
Take Action
We need you to call your senators and representatives and ask for the release of these already appropriated FY2025 HPF Funds and to ensure full funding for FY 2025.
Call our Moore County’s Representatives:
Sen Ted Tillis — DC Office: (202) 224-6342
Sen Ted Budd — DC Office: (202) 224-3154
Rep Richard Hudson — DC Office: (202) 225-3715
If you would rather send a letter instead of calling, click here and simply fill out your address information to identify your members in Congress. Then, you can send a customizable letter to your representatives now to urge them to do their part to preserve the full history of our nation and the many important stories that contribute to the American experience.
