GNRHS Heritage Fund

Geographic Scope: Projects related to Great Northern Railway history, primarily in the western United States along the former GN rail routes

Focus Areas:

• Preservation and restoration of Great Northern Railway historic sites and structures
• Historical interpretation and education projects
• Depot restoration and adaptive reuse projects
• Projects that promote and preserve Great Northern Railway history

Background:
The Heritage Fund is a grant program administered by the GNRHS to support preservation and historical projects related to the Great Northern Railway. Past recipients have included the Monarch Neihart Historical Group, which received a $750 grant to erect an informational kiosk at the 1902 Monarch, MT Great Northern depot.

Eligibility:

• Non-profit organizations (501(c)3 status preferred)
• Projects focused on Great Northern Railway history and preservation
• Applicants should document their project goals and intended use of funds

Contact:
Visit https://www.gnrhs.org/heritage-fund/ for more information

How to Support:
Donations to the Heritage Fund can be made:

• Through online membership renewal (select membership level and add Heritage Fund donation)
• Via the dedicated Donations page on the website with any amount
• Various optional donation amounts available

Application Process

Detailed application procedures are referenced as available on the GNRHS website. The website indicates "How to Apply" is available but specific step-by-step instructions are not provided in the extracted content.

To Apply:

1. Visit the GNRHS Heritage Fund page at https://www.gnrhs.org/heritage-fund/
2. Review the "How to Apply" section (linked on the Heritage Fund About page)
3. Submit application according to GNRHS guidelines

Contact for Application Details:

• Use the GNRHS contact form at https://www.gnrhs.org/contact/
• Email or call GNRHS to request Heritage Fund application materials