Landmarks Illinois
Richard H. Driehaus County Courthouse Grant Guidelines 2010
The Richard H. Driehaus Illinois County Courthouse Initiative was created in 2009 to provide challenge grants for
restoration of courthouses throughout the state. The Initiative is a four-year program designed to provide funding
through a competitive review process administered by Landmarks Illinois. The projects will be broadly distributed
throughout the state and the funds will be used as a match for other private/public funding.
ELIGIBILITY
Structures/Sites
 Eligible beneficiaries of Richard H. Driehaus County Courthouse grants are active or former courthouses that are
listed in the National Register of Historic Places or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places with the intention of becoming listed.
Applicants
 Applicants must be not-for-profit organizations or governmental bodies.
 Applicants must own the Eligible Structure or Site, or have sufficient legal control of the Eligible Structure or Site
to permit the Eligible Project to be completed and protected as required by Landmarks Illinois.
 Applicants must possess the capacity to manage the grant funds prudently and have the expertise to execute the
Eligible Project in accordance with its approved conditions. An applicant that lacks one or both of these attributes
must submit to the expertise of a pro bono Sponsor elected by Landmarks Illinois if, in its sole discretion, it offers
to provide it.
 A follow-up report of the project is required to be submitted to Landmarks Illinois within a determined time
period.
PROJECTS
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A project must comply, where applicable, with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation, Restoration,
or Adaptive Reuse. Landmarks Illinois may ask the applicant for an affidavit of compliance with these standards as
a condition of making a grant.
A project may include the restoration of critical features of the courthouse, including clocks, bell towers, cupolas,
and ornament as well as to support cutting-edge and energy efficient exterior lighting technologies provided each
service can satisfy the project conditions described above.
Projects which include exterior lighting plans as part of the overall project are encouraged.
The project must have demonstrable impact on the appearance or functionality of the building, and it must have a
significant impact on its community.
A project may not include services that have been completed at the time a grant is requested.
Projects must start in calendar year 2011 with a completion date within 1 year of start date. A negotiated
extension may be granted.
SIZE OF GRANTS
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The size of the grant will range from $35,000 - $80,000 based on the need of the Eligible Applicant and will be
awarded on a 1:1 matching basis.
Half of the funding will be given at the midway point of the project and the remainder will be paid out at the
conclusion of the project.
HOW TO APPLY
A completed application must include:
 The Richard H. Driehaus County Courthouse Grant application form
 CD with no more than fifteen (15) digital images of the Eligible Structure
 Detailed scope of work, including cost estimate, as provided by the project architect/engineer.
 The application must specify the amount of money needed for the project.
 The applicant must provide documentation from the IRS of its not-for-profit status and the Bylaws of the
organization.
Applications which do not include these items will not be considered complete.
REVIEW OF APPLICATION
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Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus County Courthouse Grants are awarded on an annual basis by its
Courthouse Advisory Group.
The application deadline for 2010 is September 1.
Applications will be judged on the importance of the Eligible Structure and/or Site, the quality of the applicant
organization, and the quality of the proposed plan of action.
Landmarks Illinois has a limited amount of grant money available each fiscal year. Some worthwhile and eligible
projects may not be awarded grants due to limited funds but may be considered in the following year.
CONTACT
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Suzanne Germann, Director of Grants and Easements
(312) 922-1742 ext. 225
germanns@lpci.org
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Landmarks Illinois to discuss the project prior to applying.
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
1. Courthouse:
Address:
City:
Website:
State:
2. Contact (individual responsible for project):
Name:
Title:
Address:
City:
State:
Daytime Telephone:
Fax:
E-Mail Address:
Zip:
Zip:
3. Is the applicant a government agency or a tax-exempt organization pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code? Non-profit organizations will be asked to provide proof of their tax-exempt status before receiving
funding.
YES
NO
4. Organization history: Briefly describe one previous project that demonstrates the ability of your group or
organization to complete the project described in this application. (75 words or less)
5. Is the building/site/object open to the public?
YES
NO
6. Please describe the manner in which the public can access the site for visits, tours, or other programs. (75 words or
less)
HISTORIC PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Please describe the property that will be the focus of this project.
7. Date(s) of Original Construction:
8. Architect or Designer (if known):
9. Property Owner:
10. If the property owner is not the applicant, describe the owner’s involvement with the project. Grant recipients will
be required to provide a letter of consent or other authority from the property owner.
11. Use – Explain the current function of the site (not to exceed 50 words).
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12. Is the project site recognized for its significance by any of the following designation programs?
Yes
No
Eligible
Year Listed
National Historic Landmark
Individually Listed on National
Register of Historic Places
Contributing Property to National
Register Historic District
Local Designation Program
13. Property Description: Provide a concise description of the building, site, or object(s) under consideration for this
project. Please address the historic, architectural, and cultural significance of the property, or its importance to the
community or neighborhood. (75 words or less)
PROJECT INFORMATION
14. Project Name:
15. Project Summary: Provide a concise description of the specific project that you are proposing for grant funding.
(50 words or less)
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16. Detailed Project Description:
If the project is part of a multi-phased project, outline the overall project as well as the specific project. Projects should
comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Please be concise. (500
words or less)
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17. What work (if any) has been completed to date:
18. What work remains to be completed:
19. Project Timeline: Briefly summarize the schedule for the portion of the project being considered for funding.
Construction of funded projects must start in calendar year 2011 and be completed within 1 year of start date.
20. Anticipated start date of project:
21. Anticipated completion date of project:
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GRANT REQUEST
22. Total Project Cost: If the project is part of a larger, multi-phase effort, please list both the overall costs for the total
project, as well as costs for the specific project for which grant funding is requested. List the amounts and funding
sources that have been confirmed or are anticipated for this project.
23. Amount of Grant Requested: The grant project budget pertains to the proposed grant activities, which may be part
of the larger rehabilitation effort. If awarded, please describe how grant funds will be used as part of the project
budget. Most grants will be in the $35,000 to $80,000 range. (75 words or less)
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Please mail to the address listed below:
 CD with no more than fifteen (15) digital images of the Eligible Structure
 Provide descriptive digital images at a minimum resolution of 300 dpi of the project site
 Historical and contemporary images are welcome
 Include only non-copyrighted images, as photos submitted may be featured online or in publications. Written
permission must be granted for use of all images (below).
 Please identify each photo, what is being shown (e.g., interior, exterior, overall, detail, historic), the date on
which the photo was taken.
 Detailed scope of work, including cost estimate, as provided by the project architect/engineer.
 Documentation from the IRS of not-for-profit status and the Bylaws of the organization.
Mail attachments to:
Suzanne Germann
Landmarks Illinois
53 West Jackson Blvd, Suite 1315
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 312.922.1742
CONDITIONS
All submissions become the property of Landmarks Illinois. By submitting an application, applicants grant
Landmarks Illinois and our philanthropic partner permission to use the materials for the promotion of the program,
including featuring the project on an interactive website and in future publications.
If your project is chosen for a grant, the following conditions will apply:
 Grant recipients must agree not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or sexual orientation. This obligation also extends to disabled
veterans, Vietnam-era veterans and handicapped persons.
 Preservation work that result from the project will conform to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the
Treatment of Historic Properties.
 Grant recipients will be required to participate in a media launch of the project, if requested by the grantor.
 Grant recipients must include appropriate acknowledgment of Landmarks Illinois in all materials and signage
generated for the project.
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CERTIFICATION
The undersigned gives to Landmarks Illinois the absolute and unqualified right to use in whole or in part, in
whatever manner they may desire, including (but not limited to) use for publicity, audiovisual presentation, and/or
promotion, all photographs and other materials submitted to the Richard H. Driehaus County Courthouse Program.
Landmarks Illinois is hereby given permission to make any editorial changes and/or additions to the materials
referred to in paragraph one above as it may deem necessary or desirable for production purposes. The undersigned
hereby guarantees to have on file all individual agreements and signatures from each model (adult, minor with
parent or guardian written approval), creator, photographer and producer needed for this assignment to Landmarks
Illinois.
Acting as a duly authorized representative of the applicant, I am submitting this request for funding to Landmarks Illinois. By
entering my name and date and checking this box, I agree to the conditions above.
Name:
Title:
Date:
TIMELINE AND SUBMITTALS
September 1 – Final application submitted with all attachments
November – Announcement of funding awards for sites
All applications must be received by email by 12 Noon Central Time on Wednesday September 1, 2010. Send
completed application to germanns@lpci.org. Any applications received after that date will not be considered for
funding.
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