WINSLOW, AZ (AZFamily) — Historic buildings along Route 66 could be brought back to life thanks to a new federal grant meant to support preservation and businesses in rural northern Arizona.

The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $585,000 in grant funding to the Arizona State Parks and Trails’ State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to drive economic development in rural areas along the 385-mile stretch of the Mother Road within Arizona.

Through its Arizona Route 66 Revitalization Subgrant Program, SHPO will provide grants of up to $100,000 to rehab historic motels, gas stations, trading posts, civic buildings and other sites that were once vital for travelers.

The SHPO subgrant program also includes extensive outreach, technical and planning support through its partner organizati

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