Funds may assist in, but will not be limited to, the following types of projects;

(1) Construction of new facilities or improvements to existing facilities.

(2) Purchase, restoration and/or preservation of such fixed assets as historic buildings and structures, historic ships, locomotives, airplanes and other transportation conveyances.

(3) Acquisition of unimproved property for the purpose of construction of a new facility that will have a heritage mission.

(4) Acquisition, protection, stabilization, and/or development of historic or archaeological sites that are culturally or historically significance [significant].

(5) Physical improvement of interior facility spaces for exhibitions, programs, and/or preservation activities. The program does not provide funds for any part of an exhibition or education program.

(6) Construction-related design, architectural, and engineering expenses.

(7) Purchase of equipment when necessary to accomplish the project. Documentation will be required.

(8) Bridge loans, or financing, but only if the loan is obtained after the application is approved for funding by the legislature.