Hungry for History Marker Grant Program

The Hungry for History Marker Grant Program, funded by the William G Pomeroy Foundation, aims to celebrate America's food history through roadside markers. This initiative supports 501(c)(3) organizations and government entities in recognizing significant food dishes created before 1970, highlighting their cultural importance. Grants are available twice yearly, inviting communities to showcase their unique culinary heritage while fostering a sense of identity and connection.

Hungry for History has two grant rounds per year.
The Hungry for History grant program celebrates America’s food history by telling the stories of local and regional food specialties across the United States. This program is designed to commemorate significant food dishes created prior to 1970 and the role they played in defining American culture and forging community identity. Hungry for History is intended to help communities nationwide put the spotlight on their renowned locally and regionally created food dishes with historic roadside markers.

Eligibility

Hungry for History marker grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and local, state and federal government entities within the United States. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact an eligible local organization, such as a municipal historian or historical organization.CriteriaNon-alcoholic drinks with more than one ingredient (e.g. egg creams)Dishes composed of a single food item that is only found within a specific location or region (e.g. Blue Point oysters from Great South Bay, Dungeness crabs from Pacific coast)Food-related events or festivals that celebrate an individual dish that is historically significant to the greater community (events held solely as fundraisers do not qualify) and must still be held at time of application.

Ineligibility

Cannot apply for separate markers celebrating a food dish and its related festival.