The State Historical Society of North Dakota through its annual appropriation of Historic Preservation Fund money from the National Park Service, is making available to the public $80,000 for use in the restoration, stabilization and protection of historic and archaeological properties.

The money only can be used on properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Eligible activities include pre-development work (plans, evaluations, engineering, architectural or archaeological services), restoration, rehabilitation, and preservation projects. Pre-development work on religious properties may be eligible.

All applications must be received by the SHSND by Aug. 1.

To receive an application for an Historic Preservation Fund grant, contact the SHSND's grants and contracts officer, Amy Munson, at 612 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, N.D. 58505-0830, telephone 701-328-2672, fax 701-328-3710 or e-mail amunson@nd.gov.

The application also is available on the State Historical Society of North Dakota's Web site at www.nd.gov/hist/hp/grantsHPFund.htm.