M Miller Development Services, LLC

07/25/2026

In response to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s announcement this evening on the passage of the unassembled vote to move forward with a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding revisions to the regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, “Protection of Historic Properties,” 36 CFR Part 800, National Trust President and CEO Brent Leggs issued the following statement:

“We are not shocked—but saddened—by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s decision to advance devastating changes to the Section 106 process. The proposed changes threaten the history of our nation and the fabric of our society—this is an attack on our civic and cultural inheritance. Safeguarding our nation’s historic assets is central to our mission. The National Trust, and our partners across the country, will work tirelessly to mobilize the American public and activate Congress to defeat these harmful regulations.”

Learn more about Section 106: https://ow.ly/br2C50Zsuz1

Pictured: Milwaukee Soldiers Home
Photo by Ryan Hainey Photography

07/24/2026

On Friday, July 17, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) proposed damaging changes to the regulations for Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). If implemented, these new rules would dramatically diminish the effectiveness of the NHPA and the current legal protections for historic and cultural places.

“The ACHP’s proposed changes to Section 106 will eviscerate the preservation of our shared civic and cultural heritage in the United States. If implemented, federal agencies will no longer be required to avoid or minimize damage to our nation’s historic sites and landscapes, or seek public input on federal projects that would impact historic places. As a voting member of the ACHP, the National Trust vehemently opposes these changes and is working with our partners to encourage the Council to withdraw this dangerous proposal.”

— Brent Leggs, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation

Learn more on our website: https://ow.ly/aqM050ZryGT

08/21/2025

As we head towards the fall season, there are numerous funding opportunities available through grant programs administered by the National Trust!

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀
(𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟭𝟯)
$50,000-$500,000 to strengthen capacity for historic congregations and preservation and community organizations to steward, manage, and better utilize their historic structures.

𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝟲𝟲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱
(𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟯𝟬)
$2,500-$10,000 to help preserve and enhance historic places on or connected to Route 66 for future generations.

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝟲𝟲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱
(𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟯𝟬)
$5,000-$10,000 for businesses to preserve historic places and spur economic development along the Route 66 corridor, with an emphasis on projects that illuminate the narratives of communities whose places and stories have been historically underrepresented.

𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀
(𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟭)
$2,500-$5,000 to encourage preservation at the local level by supporting on-going preservation work and by providing seed money for preservation projects.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
(𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟭𝟱)
Up to $10,000 to support current dues-paying members of the National Preservation Partners Network (NPPN) with grants focused on strengthening preservation organizations and addressing pressing issues in the preservation field.

Explore all available grants, including eligibility requirements and application details: https://ow.ly/Pkjv50WJ3Z6

We look forward to reviewing your applications and supporting your preservation work! Good luck!

10/29/2024

Great to see so many friends and colleagues!

09/30/2024

A way to help our neighbors so desperately in need.

The North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund is now accepting contributions for hurricane damage. Contributions help with the unmet needs of hurricane victims. More:

https://pay.payitgov.com/ncdonations

09/04/2024

Celebrating 7 years this week!! Thanks to amazing current and past clients here and way too many incredible partners and funders to list. You make this meaningful, fun and possible-Main Street America, The Conservation Fund, Greenbrier Land Company, Coal River Group, Rural Support Partners, WV Community Development Hub, EL Robinson Engineering, City of Beckley, WVU Research Corporation, Bureau for Business and Economic Research, and Philanthropy WV. Programs including Small Deal Initiative, Opportunity Appalachia, MSA Grow with Google Small Towns Program, ARC POWER Support Team, OH Entrepreneurs, various Assessments and Planning, Outdoor Economy in Madison/Boone, and Greenbank for Rural America. Thank you! Stay tuned!!

08/28/2024

Great training to boost your small business!

08/16/2024

Great graphics to feature opportunities in vacant storefronts from our friends The Newland Company and Main Street Ottumwa!

03/18/2024

Looking for great projects!

Together with American Express the National Trust is once again offering the Backing Historic Small Restaurants Grant Program to help restaurants address critical needs amid ongoing economic challenges. This year, we're DOUBLING the number of grant awardees to 50 small or independently owned restaurants across the country!

But we need your help! Let us know which cozy cafes, delicious dives, and excellent eateries you love that contribute to your neighborhood's unique history.

We're accepting nominations from restaurant enthusiasts as well as formal grant applications from restaurant owners.

Grant applications and public nominations will be accepted until 11:59 PM ET on March 25, 2024.

Get all the info here: https://ow.ly/2I7G50QP4Wb