Certified Local Government Program Defined What is it? The Certified Local Government (CLG) Program offers recognition to local governments that through their own initiative have established local historic preservation programs. Since 1966, when Congress established a historic preservation program for the United States, the national preservation program has operated as a decentralized partnership of federal and state government. In 1980, Congress expanded the partnership to provide for participation by local governments What does the program do for a city? The goal of the program is to increase local preservation activities and link local governments with the nationwide preservation network made up of a variety of federal, state and local organizations All Certified Local Governments are eligible for grants to assist in the implementation of local preservation programs. These grants can be used to finance a variety of preservation related activities including survey work, preparation of National Register nominations, education programs, publications, staff support, workshops and preservation events. Besides being eligible for grants, Certified Local Governments receive technical assistance and training from the State Historic Preservation Office about historic preservation. Who runs the program? The Nebraska Certified Local Government program is administered by the Nebraska State Historical Society State Historic Preservation Office. How do communities become active Certified Local Governments? Communities receive CLG status when the Nebraska State Historic Preservation Office and the National Park Service certify that the local government has established its own historic preservation commission and a program meeting federal and state standards.   More Information Read more about the Certified Local Government Program (word) Find out how your community can be certified Read about the benefits of becoming a CLG Download the National Park Service publication on CLG's (pdf) Visit the National Park Service Website on CLG's

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