Global Historic Preservation & Architectural Heritage Tokenization Initiative
HISTORIC PRESERVATION SEED GRANT FUND · NON-PROFIT 501(c)(3) ENTITY
Preserving Cultural Heritage Through Modern Community Support
Across the globe, historic landmarks, civic monuments, and architectural treasures face an escalating preservation crisis. Aging physical infrastructure, rigorous conservation standards, and strained municipal budgets often leave irreplaceable sites vulnerable to deferred maintenance. The Blockchain Legal Institute Foundation (BLIF) has established the Historic Preservation Seed Grant Fund to empower stewards with non-dilutive micro-grants and transparent digital support rails, delivering dedicated funding strictly to finance physical restoration without altering existing ownership, governance, or deed authority.
SPECIAL CAMPAIGN: RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SEED FUND
November 1, 2026 – February 6, 2027
Target: $50,000 USD
To ensure lasting operational integrity, BLIF is conducting a preliminary $50,000 R&D campaign. Donations raised during this period directly fund international outreach to historical conservators, legal framework engineering, and the technical development of a transparent tokenization platform supporting future grant distribution and patron contributions.
Phased Strategic Roadmap (2026 – 2028)
How the Seed Grant Fund Supports Landmarks
Targeted Micro-Grants ($1,000 to $25,000)
Flexible, non-dilutive catalytic funding scaled to immediate preservation needs: from $1,000 emergency structural stabilization assessments to $25,000 comprehensive engineering surveys and project feasibility studies.
Transparent Milestone-Based Escrows
Grant funds and patron contributions disburse conditionally through programmatic escrow, releasing funds only upon on-site verification and physical sign-off by certified historic conservation architects.
Zero Ownership or Governance Interference
Existing property deeds, governing boards, public trusts, and private ownership remain 100% independent. The initiative strictly provides philanthropic and preservation assistance, never taking property title, equity, or management control.
Leadership Team
Mona Hall McKenzie, Esq.
Co-Project Director
Patrina Pelton-Smith, JD, GPC
Grant Co-Director
Jacqueline Cooper, Esq.
Co-Project Director
Allison Maffitt, Esq.
Co-Tokenization Platform Director
Philanthropic Participation & Outreach
Contribute to the R&D Fund
Tax-deductible philanthropic gifts support the foundational $50,000 campaign via check, credit card, bank wire, or digital assets.
Steward & Trust Inquiries
Property owners, historical trusts, and municipal conservators interested in participating in the research cohort or 2027 application cycle may contact Executive Leadership at hello@bli.foundation.