MONMOUTH COUNTY - The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is proud to announce that the Monmouth County Historical Commission awarded historic preservation matching grants totaling $109,035 for 12 restoration projects and awarded history regrants to 17 applicants totaling $50,908 through the New Jersey Historic Commission, a Division of the Department of the State, at the 2025 Grants Presentation ceremony held on Feb. 24.
The Monmouth County Historical Commission awarded history regrants to 18 applicants totaling $50,908 through the New Jersey Historic Commission, a Division of the Department of the State. In addition to the Ocean Grove Historic Preservation Society/Jersey Shore Arts Center' regrant for a digitization project for of their historic collection, the other 2025 History Regrant recipients are:
This partnership program supports existing local history organizations by providing grant funding for General Operating Support (GOS) and Special Projects (SP) to those same organizations, as well as other nonprofit entities, such as municipalities, libraries and local cultural organizations.
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“On behalf of my fellow Commissioners, I would like to congratulate all who received a historic preservation matching grant or a history regrant this year,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “It is an honor to recognize the efforts of so many individuals, municipalities and organizations that expend significant time and effort to help preserve Monmouth County’s rich history.”
"Monmouth County's history is truly remarkable," said Commissioner Erik Anderson, liaison to the Monmouth County Historical Commission. “We are thankful for the important work done by these individuals, organizations, and municipalities in safeguarding these historic landmarks, enabling residents and visitors alike the opportunity to connect with the County's past.”
The 2025 Preservation Grant recipients are:
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The Monmouth County Historical Commission was created by the Board of County Commissioners for the preservation and conservation of local history. Established in August 1988, the Commission’s principal program is the preservation grants, an undertaking that recognizes the acute need for funds to preserve Monmouth County’s rich and diverse historic legacy.
For information about the Historical Commission, contact Meg Sharp Walton, executive director, at [email protected] or visit the County's website at www.visitmonmouth.com.
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