Most of the groups in the DCHPN are non-profits, museums, or both. Others are historical commissions or HARBs. We are all affected by decisions made by elected officials, and it is our responsibility to advocate for the funding and policies that allow our groups to run efficiently and pay for preservation work on our buildings. CDBG funds are Federal funds. NPS grants are Federal funds. States receive some of their funding from the Federal government which trickle down to the local communities.
Here are some links for advocacy related to nonprofits and museums:
sign up if you want to get non-profit newsletters direct to you
There is also National Historic Preservation Advocacy Week coming up- https://preservationaction.org/advocacyweek/
Museums Advocacy Day registration is closed, but there might be some spaces left- https://www.aam-us.org/programs/museums-advocacy-day/
Historic Preservation should be nonpartisan/bipartisan, but these executive orders have a great impact on all of us, regardless of who we voted for, so please keep informed and advocate for yourselves, your communities, and your nonprofits to be able to succeed and receive the funding that is needed.
Local elections are important too- make sure you are electing people who care about historic buildings and communities as it is only on the local level that buildings are protected from demolition and alterations (regardless of National Register status). This year is a local election year.
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