Historic Preservation Grants

Advertising Program Grant

The County Administrator’s Office (CAO) established the Advertising Program in 1986. The program makes funds from Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT; charged for accommodations at lodging and camping facilities in the unincorporated areas) available for the promotional activities of private, non-profit organizations in Sonoma County whose purposes are to provide cultural, historical preservation, and other activities which enhance tourism and industry; and/or local community events which encourage a sense of community.

How is the Advertising Grant Used?

On a yearly basis the Landmarks Commission applies and competes for an Advertising Grant under the Advertising Program. The Commission does not receive a grant every year. The Commission has used the grants for the following historic preservation projects:

• historic resource surveys and evaluations needed to designate additional Historic Landmarks and/or Historic Districts
• subsequent grants to the owners of public buildings or buildings open to the public for historic rehabilitation or restoration projects
• developing the Sonoma County Historic Resources section of the PRMD website
• cost-sharing for constructing plaques for properties containing Historic Landmarks

More information: County Administrator's Office Advertising Program