New Jersey Historic Trust facts for kids
Seal, State of New Jersey
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| Formed | June 30, 1999 |
| Type | Historic preservation |
| Jurisdiction | State of New Jersey |
| Headquarters | Trenton, New Jersey |
| Annual budget | $8.2 million |
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| Parent department | Department of Community Affairs |
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The New Jersey Historic Trust is an important group in New Jersey. It was started by the state government in 1967. Their main job is to help protect and save old, important buildings and places in New Jersey. These places are called "historic resources." The person in charge of the Historic Trust is called the Executive Director, and her name is Dorothy P. Guzzo.
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How the Trust Helps Save History
The New Jersey Historic Trust offers different ways to help people and groups save historic places. They have special programs that give money or loans. This money helps fix, restore, or buy old buildings.
Grants for Historic Buildings
- The Garden State Historic Preservation Trust Fund gives money to help fix up old buildings. This money is called a "matching grant." It means the Trust gives some money, and the people working on the building also need to raise some money. This fund helps with planning and big repair projects.
Loans for Historic Properties
- The Revolving Loan Fund offers special loans. These loans have low interest rates and a long time to pay them back. They are used to help repair, restore, or buy historic buildings.
Emergency Help for Old Places
- The Emergency Grant and Loan Fund is for urgent situations. If a historic building is in danger and needs quick repairs, this fund can provide small grants or loans. This helps save the building from further damage.
Grants for Cultural Groups
- The Cultural Trust Capital Preservation Grant Program gives money to groups that focus on history or humanities. These groups must own historic buildings. The grants help them repair, restore, and fix up their historic properties.
See Also
- New Jersey Historical Society
- New Jersey Register of Historic Places
- National Register of Historic Places listings in New Jersey
- List of the oldest buildings in New Jersey
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
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