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Heritage Support Grants - Indiana Historical Society Tuesday through Saturday 10 a. m. - 5 p.
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Our (FREE) parking lot is located on New York Street a ½ block east of West Street. Free parking with admission. Hoosier Voices from Vietnam Plan a Field Trip/Group Tours National History Day in Indiana Aerial view of Lew Wallace Study Exclusively for IHS members Start your day with coffee, donuts and a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Indiana Historical Society.
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There are only 25 spaces available for this free member exclusive program. Reserve your spot by calling (317) 233-5658. Mark your calendar, the next Donut Club will meet on the last Friday of September.
The Indiana Historical Society is pleased to support Indiana’s local, county and regional historical societies, museums and sites in their important work through Heritage Support Grants, made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc. Grants are for projects that will help Indiana’s local history organizations meet high-priority needs in areas of Collections Stewardship, Capacity Building, Sustainability, and Planning.
In addition to the grant awards, IHS also offers fundraising education workshops , ongoing coaching for grant applicants and opportunities to serve on grant award selection committees .
Heritage Support Grants are provided by the Indiana Historical Society and made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc. The objective of the Heritage Support Grants program is to advance the care of and access to history in Indiana, while increasing the capacity of organizations that carry out this work.
In order to apply for a project or mini grant, organizations must meet all the following criteria: Be incorporated in the State of Indiana as a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation* Reflect history as a significant component of its mission and/or propose a project that is clearly history focused. ** Priority will be given to Indiana history projects.
Have an annual budget of less than $300,000 * A Friends group organization that operates under an agreement with a larger affiliate or parent organization may apply for Heritage Support Grant funding if: The Friends group meets all of the eligibility criteria listed above; A representative of the Friends group will lead the project or serve on the grant project team; And any funds granted by Heritage Support Grants will be held and managed by the Friends group.
Friends group applications for Heritage Support Grants must include a letter from the affiliate/parent organization confirming their support of the project and grant application, and agreeing to the above stipulations for Friends group applications. **A history-focused project should interpret, present or otherwise disseminate a historical narrative or information.
Structures and landscapes will only be considered if they are primarily used to facilitate historical interpretation or house significant historical collections. For more information, see the FAQs section on the Resources Page . Priority will be given to Indiana-focused history projects.
Collections stewardship – Projects address the storage, management, and care for collections and associated documentation that are entrusted to the organization’s care. This includes historic objects, structures and landscapes as part of collections care. (NOTE: Structures and landscapes will only be considered if they are primarily used to facilitate historical interpretation or house significant historical collections.)
Capacity Building – Projects focus on efforts to serve local communities by reaching out to new and existing audiences, building community collaborations, creating and expanding programming as well as increasing access to organizational services and activities. *Reviewers will expect to see evidence that you have consulted with representatives of the communities affected by the proposed project.
For example, if the project includes developing school curricular materials, reviewers will look for information about collaborations with educators. Sustainability – These projects focus on identifying and accessing internal and external resources the organization needs to achieve goals for greater capacity and to take important next steps.
Sustainability projects meet the needs of the present and help set the organization up for future success. Planning -Projects identify organizational objectives and assess organizational capacity. For more information, see the FAQs section on the Resources Page .
Funding is awarded through Project Grants. Mini Grants, and Impact Grants. Project Grants ($5,000 to $50,000) Grant period: Sept.
1, 2026 to Aug. 31, 2027 Summary of Proposal due April 30, 2026 Full Proposal (upon approval of Summary of Proposal) due June 30, 2026 Mini Grants ($500 to $4,999) Mini Grant Cycle D – Applications due July 31, 2026 ( Grant period: Oct. 1, 2026 to Aug.
31, 2027) Impact Grants ($50,000 to $100,000) – By Invitation Only Grants from $50,000 to $100,000 are available to meet high-capacity needs. Applications for Impact Grants are by invitation only. For more information, contact your grant coach or email grants@indianahistory.
org . To start an application, see the complete guidelines and then apply through the online grant portal . Please note: all applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.
m. on the date due. Late applications will not be accepted.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Indiana-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations with an annual budget of less than $300,000 that reflect history as a significant component of their mission or propose a history-focused project. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500 to $4,999 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is July 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.