(a)

1. (1) The purpose of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program's Main Street Arkansas Downtown Revitalization Grant Program is to assist active Main Street programs in funding their local efforts to revitalize their downtowns through historic preservation and economic development.
2. (2) The grant funds must be used for the sole purpose of downtown revitalization efforts in the community.
3. (3) Examples of typical projects to be included in this grant program as well as projects that cannot be funded by this program are listed in Appendix A.

(b)

1. (1) The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will:

   1. (A) Advertise the availability of grant funds as they become available; and
   2. (B) Distribute grant application packages to potential grantees.
2. (2) Grant awards are based on the criteria stated in Section III of the AHPP Grant Manual.

(c)

1. (1) This part outlines the requirements of the Main Street Arkansas Downtown Revitalization Grant Program.
2. (2) The requirements listed in this part are in addition to those outlined in the AHPP Grants Manual.
3. (3) Both this part and the AHPP Grants Manual should be read thoroughly.