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DHR Now Accepting Applications for Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund Grants

DHR is pleased to announce the availability of grants through the Virginia Battlefield Preservation Fund for the preservation of Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and Civil War battlefields in Virginia. The grants may be used for either fee simple land purchases or protective easement purchases.  Battlefield preservation organizations that qualify are urged to apply.

Applications are due August 6, 2019.

Please contact David Edwards (540 868-7030) for any questions about the grant application form, grants manual, and grants scoring plan linked below.  Also feel free to share this announcement with any other preservation organizations that may be eligible for such funds.

Originally posted: June 21, 2019
Updated: August 9, 2019