I'm interested in the National Trust for Historic Preservation's efforts. Can you explain the primary focus of the 'National Fund for Sacred Places', what are the typical grant amounts, and what is the required matching fund ratio? Additionally, I'm looking for ways to get involved beyond financial donations; specifically, what are two distinct ways I can support their work through advocacy or community engagement, and what is the National Trust's stance on climate change as it relates to historic preservation?
Navigate to 'preservationnation.org'. Navigate to the 'Our Work' section and then click on 'National Fund for Sacred Places'. On the 'National Fund for Sacred Places' page, locate and click the 'Explore' link to navigate to the dedicated sub-site for the fund. On the National Fund for Sacred Places sub-site, navigate to the 'What We Offer' section. Identify the primary focus of the 'National Fund for Sacred Places', typical grant amounts, and the required matching fund ratio. Return to the main 'preservationnation.org' website. Navigate to the 'Support' section of the website. Identify two specific ways to get involved or support the National Trust's work that are not direct financial donations, focusing on advocacy or community engagement (e.g., 'Advocate', 'Volunteer', 'Join', 'Attend an Event'). Navigate to the 'Our Work' section, then click on 'Saving America’s Historic Sites', and then find information regarding the National Trust's stance or initiatives on climate change concerning historic preservation. Synthesize all gathered information into a comprehensive answer, addressing the focus and details of the Sacred Places fund, non-monetary support options, and the climate change stance.
Explain that the 'National Fund for Sacred Places' specifically focuses on providing technical and financial support for congregations to preserve historic houses of worship. State that typical grant amounts for the 'National Fund for Sacred Places' are between $50,000 and $250,000. State that the 'National Fund for Sacred Places' requires a 1:1 matching fund ratio for its grants. List at least two distinct non-monetary ways to get involved, such as 'Advocate', 'Volunteer', 'Join' (as a member, implying engagement beyond just donation), or 'Attend an Event'. State the National Trust's stance on climate change as it relates to historic preservation (e.g., recognizing historic places are vulnerable to climate impacts and advocating for preservation as a climate solution).