Las Vegas Seeks History Contributions, Offers Grants | The Locally Times
The city invites residents to submit historic photos and home movies for documentaries, alongside applying for preservation grants.
The City of Las Vegas is actively engaging residents to build its historical archives, seeking submissions of historic photos and 1980s/1990s home movies for use in documentaries about the city's past. This initiative, detailed on the Las Vegas Community Services History page updated February 23, 2026, aims to enrich the city's historical narrative. Residents can learn more about submitting these materials through the city's website. These grants support efforts in preserving Las Vegas history. The city's government access channel, KCLV-TV, already features a program titled 'Discover our History,' dedicated to exploring the city's past, as shown on the City Of Las Vegas TV page updated February 23, 2026. These programs collectively contribute to documenting and sharing the community's heritage through public participation. ## Next Steps for Residents While the city's website encourages residents to learn how to submit materials and apply for grants, the Las Vegas Community Services History page does not provide direct links to detailed guidelines, specific submission criteria, or application forms for either initiative. The available records do not specify the monetary value or typical award range for these grants. Furthermore, the funding source for the grants and the specific city department or officials managing the submission and grant programs are not identified in the provided documents. The composition and operational procedures of the Boards & Commissions responsible for overseeing historic preservation are also not detailed. Residents interested in participating will need to seek further information from the city to understand the full scope and requirements of these programs.