Heritage Support Grants - Impact Grants
Funding Amount
$50,000 - $100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Heritage Support Grants - Impact Grants
Funder: Indiana Historical Society, made possible by Lilly Endowment Inc.
Award Amount: $50,000 to $100,000
Geographic Scope: Indiana-only
Application Status: By Invitation Only - not open to unsolicited applications
Objective
Meet high-capacity needs for Indiana's local, county and regional historical societies, museums and sites.- Be incorporated in the State of Indiana as a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation
- Reflect history as a significant component of mission and/or propose a clearly history-focused project
- Have an annual budget of less than $300,000
- Priority given to Indiana history projects
- Must be invited to apply - organizations cannot submit unsolicited Impact Grant applications
Eligibility Requirements
- Indiana Historical Society identifies organizations with high-capacity needs
- Invited organizations receive guidance from their assigned grant coach
How Organizations Are Selected for Invitations
- Organizations interested in Impact Grants should contact their grant coach or email grants@indianahistory.org for more information
- Registered organizations assigned a coach from Local History Services staff for guidance
- Coaches available to discuss project implementation and provide feedback
- Coaches not part of grant selection process
Support Available
- Email: grants@indianahistory.org
- Phone: (317) 234-0170
- Address: Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center, 450 West Ohio Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Contact Information
How to Apply
How to Apply
NOTE: Impact Grants are by invitation only. Unsolicited applications are not accepted.
1. Determine Eligibility
- Meet all general Heritage Support Grants eligibility requirements (see overview)
- Have identified high-capacity organizational needs
2. Contact Indiana Historical Society
- Email: grants@indianahistory.org
- Phone: (317) 234-0170
- Request information about Impact Grant eligibility for your organization
- Work with your assigned grant coach to discuss potential opportunities
3. Receive Invitation (if selected)
- Indiana Historical Society will contact eligible organizations directly
- Invited organizations will receive application instructions and timeline
- Application process details provided with invitation
4. Submit Application
- Submit via online grant portal (like other HSG grants)
- Specific application requirements provided with invitation letter
Required Materials
Specific materials and requirements provided upon invitation.
Submission Format
- Online Portal Only: Applications submitted through the online Fluxx grant portal
- By Invitation Only: Do not submit unsolicited Impact Grant applications
- Contact for More Information: grants@indianahistory.org or (317) 234-0170
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