Historic Preservation Education Grant

Historic Preservation Education Grant

Funder: Indiana Humanities Council Inc (in partnership with Indiana Landmarks)
Geographic Scope: Indiana
Award Amount: $3,000
Recurrence: Semi-annual (two rounds per year)

Overview

The Historic Preservation Education Grant supports the development and implementation of public humanities programs focused on historic preservation in Indiana communities. Through a generous partnership with Indiana Landmarks, Indiana Humanities expects to offer this grant even as other grants programs are paused.

Funding Rounds

• Round 1: Open January 5, 2026; Closes February 28, 2026
• Round 2: Open (date not specified); Closes September 30, 2026

Eligibility

• Tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS
• K-12 schools, colleges and universities
• Public libraries
• Churches
• Government entities
• NOT eligible: Individuals, nonregistered entities, for-profit entities
• No fiscal sponsorship allowed

What They Fund

• Public humanities programs related to historic preservation such as exhibitions, author talks, reading-and-discussion programs, walking tours
• Programs focused on history and related humanities disciplines
• Art history, theory and criticism (but not creation, display or performance of art)
• Social sciences with humanistic content/methods
• NOT: General operating support, art creation/performance, humanitarian services

Program Requirements

• Programs must be open to the public (may target specific audiences but should generally be equally accessible)
• Programs in schools and prisons may serve select audiences
• Admission may be charged but should be nominal (no more than movie ticket cost)

Important Note

Status: As of April 11, 2025, this is one of the few grants remaining active due to partnership with Indiana Landmarks. Other grants programs are paused due to termination of NEH funding.

Contact

• Email: grants@indianahumanities.org
• Phone: 317.638.1500
• Contact: George Hanlin, Director of Grants (ghanlin@indianahumanities.org)

How to Apply

1. Confirm Eligibility
- Verify your organization is tax-exempt and registered with the IRS
- Confirm your organization type is eligible
- Confirm your program has a historic preservation focus

2. Review Guidelines
- Review the grant call for proposals at indianahumanities.org/grants/
- Confirm your humanities program aligns with funding priorities
- Review scoring rubric to understand evaluation criteria
- Note the specific round deadline that applies to your project

3. Prepare Application Materials
- Project title and description
- Project director name and contact information
- Organization Employee Identification Number (EIN)
- Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) - required if awarded; register at sam.gov if you don't have one
- Project budget (template provided with grant listing)
- Resumes of team members
- Letters of support
- Answer narrative questions (specific questions listed in the grant's call for proposals)
- Accessibility information

4. Submit Online Application
- Complete application through Indiana Humanities' online portal
- Link to portal included with grant listing
- Allow substantial time for completion
- Submit before deadline (February 28, 2026 for Round 1; September 30, 2026 for Round 2)

5. Follow-up
- If awarded, provide UEI before funds can be dispersed
- Register for UEI early if you don't have one (can take several months)

Questions Before Applying

Contact grants@indianahumanities.org or call 317.638.1500 to discuss program eligibility, which grant to apply for, and application questions.