Central Massachusetts Historical Commission Coalition

Central Massachusetts Historical Commission Coalition

Topic: Show Me the Money: Funding History and Heritage Projects

Hosted by the Central MA Regional Planning Commission and Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor

AGENDA

Coffee and pastries will be provided.

• Welcome and Introductions

• Federal and State Preservation Funding Update 2025
  Presented by Joshua Newhall, Preservation Massachusetts

• Massachusetts Historical Commission Grants (Survey and Planning Grants and MA
  Preservation Projects Fund Grants) Presented by Robin Fordham, MHC

• MA-State Historical Records Advisory Board Grants and Programs
  Presented by Elizabeth O’Connell, MA-SHRAB
• Massachusetts Historic Preservation Matching Grant Program
  Presented by Stacia Caplanson, Preservation Massachusetts

• MassDevelopment Grants (Underutilized Properties Program and Cultural Facilities Fund) Presented by Dottie Fulginiti and Lillian Munoz, MassDevelopment

• Technical Assistance and Support from your RPA and Heritage Corridor
  Presented by CMRPC, MRPC and Blackstone River Valley Heritage Corridor staff

• Next Meeting Date and Future Meeting Topics/Other Business - (11:50 a.m.)
  

Adjourn – (12:00 p.m.)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Blackstone River Greenway Visitor Center at Worcester, 3 Paul Clancy Way, Worcester, United States