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Certified Local Government Program

Historic Preservation Programs and Services

Certified Local Government Program

COMMUNITY-FOCUSED PRESERVATION

Jointly administered by the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the National Park Service (NPS), the CLG program provides an effective framework for promoting, supporting, and enhancing historic preservation activities at the local level.

Through the CLG program, communities partner with SHPO to plan for, protect, and tell the story of important historic places. In exchange, communities gain special access to exclusive grant funding opportunities, technical assistance from SHPO, and other benefits.

Want to know more? Check out our introduction to the CLG program.

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Preservation Through Partnership: An Introduction to the CLG Program

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Learn more about the CLG program

Communities across Michigan routinely and purposefully choose to engage preservation activities because of their role in supporting community character, sense of place, economic vitality, and quality of life. From Calumet to Detroit, many of these communities have taken the next step and joined the Certified Local Government (CLG) program, thus making a formal commitment to preservation by engaging in a partnership with SHPO to plan for effective preservation strategies. Through the partnership, Michigan SHPO provides technical assistance and funding support for preservation activities in these communities.

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Program Basics and Handbook

Want to know more about program benefits and requirements? Wondering if the CLG program is right for you? Start here.

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Certification Process and Application Materials

Ready to apply for CLG certification? Learn more about the process and get the required application materials.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Have questions about the CLG program? See if they are covered in our frequently asked questions guide.

Michigan's Certified Local Government Communities

As of January 2023, 41 Michigan communities have become CLGs. Explore our interactive map, view a printable map, or check out our CLG contact list.

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Resources for CLG Communities

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CLG Contact List

Need contact information for a CLG community? Download our CLG contact list, updated regularly.

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CLG Grant Program

Learn about the CLG grant program and find application materials for the current grant cycle. FY23 applications are due February 1, 2023.

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Resource Library

Find educational and technical resources prepared or collected by SHPO to assist you in your preservation activities.

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Community Partnership Projects

Community Partnership Projects provide no-cost solutions for small preservation planning projects that might not otherwise be possible.

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CLG Program Annual Reports 2020 Now Available

A lot of great preservation work happens in CLGs every year. Check out our 2020 annual report for the statewide CLG program.

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