How much funding does Historic Preservation Education Grant provide?

Historic Preservation Education Grant provides $3,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Historic Preservation Education Grant?

The deadline is September 30, 2026.

Historic Preservation Education Grant

INDIANA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Nonprofits Humanities Grants History Grants Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

$3,000

Deadline

September 30, 2026

174 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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)