The Preserve America Communities and Preserve America Steward programs are currently on hiatus. Applications are not being accepted and designations are not being made.
If you would like to learn more about the process which was used to apply for existing designations, explore the links below.
Preserve America Communities
There are three types of applications for use by different kinds of communities:
Community Application
Municipalities or counties with an elected governing official, or unincorporated communities within their jurisdiction
Download as PDF Document (.pdf)
Neighborhood Application
Distinct neighborhoods within large cities or city-counties with a population of 200,000 or greater.
Download as PDF Document (.pdf)
Tribal Application
Tribal communities (federally recognized) with an elected governing official or subdivisions of such tribes.
Download as PDF Document (.pdf)
Streamlined Process for Certified Local Governments
Certified Local Governments (CLGs) applying for Preserve America Community designation and have an expedited process to do so.
READ MORE ABOUT Streamlined Process for Certified Local Governments
Preserve America Stewards
Non-profit organizations, government entities (federal, state, local, or tribal), and businesses are eligible to seek designation for their programs.
Steward Application
Download as PDF Document (.pdf)