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.