Establishes the historic preservation grant program in the department of archaeology and historic preservation.

Creates the historic preservation grant advisory board to advise the director of the department of archaeology and historic preservation in the administration of the historic preservation grant program.

Directs the board to establish eligibility, application, and selection criteria and procedures in consultation with the director.

Requires the director, in consultation with the board, to establish funding categories for the allocation of available funds.

Prioritizes the awarding of grants.

Directs recipients of grants to demonstrate a public benefit from the grant award, including public access to the historic structure.

Creates the historic preservation grant account.

Makes an appropriation.