But it comes with several caveats: a similar federal-state restorationprogramme in the Everglades has been plagued by problems and was taken over last year by Florida's governor, Jeb Bush.
Once a building is submitted it will be assessed by English Heritage who will work with funding bodies and local authorities and groups to try to put together a restorationprogramme.
New facilities are being built, including a visitor centre with state-of-the-art interpretation of the battle and a programme of conservation, restoration and enhancement of the commemorative park and its flagpole, Bruce statue and Rotunda monuments.
One of these proposals is the development of a global programme aimed at greater protection and restoration of vital ocean and coastal habitats, and of a global blue carbon market as a means of creating direct economic gain through habitat protection.
On December 2nd, the Heritage Lottery fund announced the details of the third round of their urban parks programme, giving 48 parks around Britain money for updating and restoration.