The San Juan County Council has discretionary funds, generated by recording fees intended to promote historical preservation or historical programs, which may include preservation of historic documents. The council is currently seeking proposals for projects to use $5,733 in funds to be awarded in 2018.

Projects may include acquisition or preservation of locally historic buildings and artifacts, developing and presenting locally historical programs or events, or performing research into local history. Applicants must be non-profit or governmental entities that perform educational, interpretive or preservative activities to promote or preserve the county’s local history. Applicants must demonstrate a preservation need and funds are available for specific projects only.

Projects will be selected based on the best presentation of need, benefit and merit to San Juan County residents and visitors.

For more information and to receive an application, call Clerk to the Council Ingrid Gabriel at 360-370-7472.