The 2025 Historic Preservation Grants Program, administered by the City of Ellensburg's Landmarks and Design Commission (LDC), aims to foster public participation in maintaining historical places, provide assistance for renovating historic properties, create incentives for historic preservation, and avoid the demolition of historic properties. Eligible applicants include owners of historic buildings, non-profits, civic groups, and neighborhood groups within the city limits of Ellensburg, WA. The application deadline is August 30, 2024, with awards decided by the City Council in November 2024. Available funds for 2025 total $18,523.54, with a focus on projects preserving historic structures, restoring murals, and conducting surveys for historic properties.