Program Areas

Centennial Farms
Find out about Colorado's working farms and ranches that have remained in the same family for more than 100 years and how to qualify for this award.

Certified Local Governments
See how 42 of Colorado's local governments currently participate in the CLG partnership and learn how your community may qualify.

National & State Registers
Discover Colorado's significant historic and archaeological resources and learn how to nominate properties to the National or State Registers.

Office of the State Archaeologist
Learn how the state archaeologist encourages the full understanding of Colorado's archaeological and paleontological resources for the benefit of Colorado's citizens.

Preservation Tax Credits
Learn how owners of eligible or designated properties may apply for federal or state income tax credit against qualified expenditures of approved preservation projects.

Program for Avocational Archaeological Certification (PAAC)
Explore the diverse educational opportunities available to avocationals and others interested in archaeology. Browse through the 13 courses currently offered, the summer training program and learn how to participate in your area.

Review & Compliance
Learn how public agencies that fund, license or permit activities that may effect cultural resources contact our office to consider the effects of proposed work on historic properties.

State Historical Fund
Find out how you can apply for grants for historic preservation projects in Colorado.

Survey & Inventory
See how over 130,000 cultural resources with archaeological, architectural or engineering qualities are recorded in Colorado.