Texarkana Awarded Preservation Grant Along with Other Communities Across Arkansas

The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) has announced the recipients of the 2026–2027 Certified Local Government (CLG) grants, with 13 Arkansas communities receiving funding this year, and Texarkana is one of those communities!.

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According to a press release, the CLG grants are awarded annually through the AHPP using funds from the federal Historic Preservation Fund. The funding supports projects that help communities preserve historic buildings, neighborhoods, and cultural landmarks while also providing training and resources for local preservation efforts.

The Certified Local Government program was created by Congress in 1980 to encourage communities across the country to take an active role in protecting their historic and architectural heritage.

Arkansas currently has 21 communities that participate in the program, giving them exclusive access to these grant opportunities as well as technical assistance and training through AHPP.

Communities Receiving Funding

This year’s grant recipients and project funding include:

City of Benton – $17,000 for architectural surveying and training

City of Conway – $5,900 for training of the city’s preservation staff

City of El Dorado – $24,800 for a feasibility study, training, administrative support, and memberships

City of Eureka Springs – $5,725 for training and memberships

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City of Fairfield Bay – $1,115 for training

City of Fayetteville – $47,300 for a citywide survey and training

City of Fort Smith – $6,300 for training

City of Hot Springs – $77,750 for design guidelines, training, and CAMP hosting

City of Little Rock – $6,800 for training and memberships

City of Pine Bluff – $1,200 for training

City of Russellville – $74,000 for a preservation plan, training, and public education

City of Texarkana – $18,800 for a feasibility study and training

City of Van Buren – $5,400 for training

Learn More About the Program

For more information about the Certified Local Government program and grant opportunities, visit the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program website.