Does the owner lose control by accepting grants?
NO. According to experts consulted who have applied for and received grants, authority does not have to be turned over to an historical society or any other group. In most cases the only requirement that is typically made by foundations in giving grants is that the “spirit” and intent of the exterior architecture be retained. The interior configuration can be changed at the owner’s discretion, and additions can even be added to the exterior as long as exterior changes are done in keeping with the architectural style and intent of the original architect and period.
