2019 Bruhn Grant Recipient: Readsboro Hometown Redevelopment for the Bullock Building in Readsboro. Grant funds will be used to restore the roof.
Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant Application Deadline January 15th, 2021

The deadline is rapidly approaching for applications to the Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization grant round. This project is supported by a grant from the Historic Revitalization Sub-grant Program (Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grants) as administered by the National Park Service Department of the Interior. 

PTV has $625,000 available to preserve and restore buildings and community gathering spaces of economic and social significance in rural communities. Examples of work we support include roof repair or replacement, structural repairs, window and door restoration, and fire safety improvements. Grants will be made in increments of $50,000-$100,000. Selection will be made based on regional distribution, variety of project type, community and economic development potential and the capacity of the active, local working group. 

The deadline is Friday, January 15th!
2019 Bruhn Grant Recipient: Memorial Hall, North Calais.
Memorial Hall, North Calais
2019 Bruhn Grant Recipient

The residents of Calais, Vermont, have a remarkable track record of saving historic buildings: the Old West Church, Robinson Saw Mill, Maple Corner Community Center, and the Calais Town Hall. So when the big white building located on a promontory overlooking Mirror Lake (known locally as Number 10 Pond) was condemned in 2014, members of the community -- with a treasure trove of important skills -- eagerly stepped up.

Built as a Grand Army of the Republic Post in 1886, Memorial Hall served for generations as the place to honor veterans, but also hold dances, graduation ceremonies, birthday parties, plays, and more. With the help of a small Robert Sincerbeaux F grant from PTV to help with fundraising planning, the North Calais Memorial Hall Association raised enough money to demonstrate their preparedness to revitalize the building and then received transfer of ownership from the Hall's previous stewards, the Women’s Relief Corps.

Locally raised funds plus a 2019 Bruhn Revitalization Grant of $100,000 will support structural and electrical work, kitchen upgrades, neglected maintenance, and a new paint job. A separate accessibility grant will help with ramps and an elevator. North Calais will soon have its community gem back!
2019 Bruhn Grant Recipient: Memorial Hall, North Calais, interior.