About National Accreditation: Performance Standards
National Main Street Program Accreditation is a partnership between coordinating Main Street programs and the National Trust Main Street Center to establish standards of performance for local Main Street programs and provide accreditation to those that meet our standards.
The National Accreditation designation process evaluates established commercial district revitalization programs according to 10 basic performance standards.
These standards provide benchmarks and guidelines on the way an organization should be functioning and serve as incentives for improvement.
Goals
To provide local and national visibility to local Main Street programs that understand and fully utilize the Main Street Four-Point Approach and eight Main Street principles.
To continue to evolve organizationally to meet new challenges.
To provide national standards for performance for local Main Street programs.
To provide realistic goals and tangible incentives for local Main Street programs who do not yet meet the criteria for national recognition.
Benefits
National Main Street Program Accreditation is designed to reward organizations and help them garner attention within their communities. Accredited programs promote their designation locally and are featured through their listings on the National Main Street website and in the National Trust's Preservation Atlas. However, the ultimate benefit is a stronger and better functioning organization.
About National Accreditation: Performance Standards
Benefits
