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Massachusetts Historical Commission

Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund:
How to Apply

How to Apply

Step 1: Review the application instructions

The MHC strongly encourages all potential applicants to view the following presentations, familiarize themselves with the application requirements, and begin compiling application materials as early as possible to meet the application deadline.

  • The Introduction to the MPPF Program video provides an overview of the program's history and its impact on historic sites throughout the Commonwealth.
  • In the MPPF Application Instructions video presentation, our staff review the MPPF application process in its entirety.

MPPF Program introduction

This video provides an overview of the program's history and its impact on historic sites throughout the Commonwealth.

MPPF RD 31 Application Presentation Video

In this video presentation, MHC staff review the MPPF application process in its entirety.

Step 2: Download and save the application form

Download and save a copy of the MPPF Application. If you need a hard copy of the Application and instructions by mail, contact the MHC office.

MPPF RD 31 Fillable application form

MPPF RD 31 Application (PDF)

MPPF RD 31 Application Instruction booklet

MPPF RD 31 Instructions (PDF)

Step 3: Complete and print the application form

Enter your information and print the application. The file contains rights for fill-in and save capabilities, but only when using Adobe Reader.

Completed applications must include:

  1. A printed copy of the application form and all required attachments in a simple three ring binder. All required signatures must be live and in blue pen.
  2. A USB flash drive containing digital photographs requested in Section I and Section IV (each elevation of the resource and details of proposed project areas)

Step 4: Mail your application to the MHC

Mail your completed application to the MHC to:

Paul Holtz, Grants Co-Director and Historical Architect
Massachusetts Historical Commission
Massachusetts Archives Building
220 Morrissey Boulevard
Boston, MA 02125

If you have any questions, or need help with applying, contact the MHC office.