The County Courthouse Restoration Grant application packet should be organized using the following format, with sections numbered accordingly:

1. (1)

   1. (A) Application.
   2. (B) A two-page document, mailed to the applicant with this part, containing basic information on applicant and the proposed project.
   3. (C) Includes space for a brief, two-to-three-sentence summary of the project;

2. (2)

   1. (A) Detailed project description.

   2. (B) Drawings and narrative explaining:

      1. (i) How the project is to be accomplished;
      2. (ii) What materials will be used; and
      3. (iii) Timeline for project.
   3. (C) Narrative should include specific explanation of what project components will be funded by the grant;

3. (3)

   1. (A) Color photographs of property.
   2. (B) Color prints of north, south, east, and west elevations of the building, along with close-up color prints of any work that is to be funded with the grant.
   3. (C) Failure to send color prints will result in automatic disqualification for the application.
   4. (D) Scanned or digital images, black and white prints, or slides will not be accepted;

4. (4)

   1. (A) Detailed project budget.

   2. (B) A line-item project budget, including:

      1. (i) Material costs;
      2. (ii) Labor; and
      3. (iii) Architect/consultant fees.
   3. (C) A detailed estimate written by the architect is acceptable.
   4. (D) Budget should also specify which items are to be grant-funded;

5. (5)

   1. (A) Letter of agreement for easement.

   2. (B) If a county applies for funds to restore a courthouse on which the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program does not hold an easement, the application must include a letter from the county judge stating that he or she:

      1. (i) Has read the section of this part entitled "Conservation Easements"; and
      2. (ii) Understands that no grant funds will be released until a deed of conservation easement has been conveyed to the program and filed with the circuit or county clerk; and

6. (6)

   1. (A) Letters of commitment and support.
   2. (B) Letters from project stakeholders (friends groups, other local government officials, donors, or volunteers) demonstrating community and/or financial support for the project.