Funds may assist in, but will not be limited to, the following types of projects;
- (1) Construction of new facilities or improvements to existing facilities.
- (2) Purchase, restoration and/or preservation of such fixed assets as historic buildings and structures, historic ships, locomotives, airplanes and other transportation conveyances.
- (3) Acquisition of unimproved property for the purpose of construction of a new facility that will have a heritage mission.
- (4) Acquisition, protection, stabilization, and/or development of historic or archaeological sites that are culturally or historically significance [significant].
- (5) Physical improvement of interior facility spaces for exhibitions, programs, and/or preservation activities. The program does not provide funds for any part of an exhibition or education program.
- (6) Construction-related design, architectural, and engineering expenses.
- (7) Purchase of equipment when necessary to accomplish the project. Documentation will be required.
- (8) Bridge loans, or financing, but only if the loan is obtained after the application is approved for funding by the legislature.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 27.34.330. WSR 98-11-005, § 255-02-050, filed 5/7/98, effective 6/7/98.]