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Competitive preservation grants expanded to $15,000
Kalamazoo
Summary
The commission raised the top competitive grant from $10,000 to $15,000 starting in 2027, and will pay a consultant up to $2,000 to help applicants strengthen draft applications before submission — a response to many incomplete or unclear applications this cycle.
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Last discussed Jul 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Grant ceiling rises 50% to $15,000; consultant assistance budgeted at up to $2,000 from O'Connor Fund 2.
✅Who benefits
Local preservation groups, especially small ones without professional grant writers.
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