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Preservation Award Application

The Iowa Barn Foundation’s Preservation Award program recognizes historic barns which have been preserved by their owners using modern exterior materials (i.e. metal siding and metal/vinyl windows). Recipients of the award receive a plaque to display on their barn and are invited to participate in our annual all-state fall barn tour (one weekend in September).

Applications being submitted for a structure must meet the following criteria:

  • STRUCTURES MUST BE NO LESS THAN 50 YEARS OLD AND MEET ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA TO BE CONSIDERED:
    • A. The structure exhibits unique or distinctive methods of construction, materials, finishes or examples of craftsmanship.
    • B. The structure contributes in a significant way to the appearance of the rural landscape and/or the community identity.
    • C. The structure is associated with lives of persons or events significant to Iowa’s history.
  • NOTE: Barn interior must maintain a significant portion of the architectural detail of the original construction with allowance for some modern updates for personal, non-commercial usage).

If you have any additional questions, please contact the Iowa Barn Foundation. Call or email:

Dave Austin, Phone – 515-201-4517; Email – iowabarnfoundation@gmail.com

To streamline the application review process for our volunteers, we are only accepting online applications.


MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICATION

Applications require either the applicant and/or barn owner to be an active member donor of the Iowa Barn Foundation. Active membership requires a minimum $50 donation in the past 12 months. Click here for membership information.