Texas History Grant Program

Texas History Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Summerlee Foundation
Amount: Approximately US $10,000
Last Updated: September 17, 2025

Summary

The Texas History Grant Program, supported by The Summerlee Foundation, aims to fund diverse projects that preserve Texas's rich history. Since 1988, it has encouraged proposals from various disciplines, including archaeology and education, focusing on underserved areas. While National Register Status enhances proposals, it is not mandatory. The program seeks strong community support and well-qualified participants to strengthen applications, ensuring impactful contributions to Texas's historical narrative.

Overview

Texas History Program Overview Since 1988, the Texas History Program has embraced a broad and diverse group of projects from all regions of Texas. These projects have included the disciplines of archaeology, archives, libraries, media, museums, middle and secondary schools, higher education, preservation, publications and scholarly research. Hints for Success The Summerlee Foundation does not change its priorities from year to year but instead looks to those working in Texas History to articulate the needs of the field. There are, however, a few points that we might suggest. The Summerlee Foundation is always on the look out for projects devoted to underserved cultural and geographic areas of the state.We receive a great many proposals for restoration and renovation of historic properties, and while National Register Status and/or designation by the Texas Historical Commission are not a requirement for submitting a proposal, that status will make your proposal more compelling.Projects that can tout the participation of well qualified individuals either as active participants or consultants help to make a proposal stronger.Projects that demonstrate strong community support through funding, in-kind support, and volunteer participation also make a stronger proposal.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The applicant organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity organization as defined by the IRS or a governmental unit as described in 170(c)(1) of the IRS code. there must be an independent fiscal sponsor qualified as a 501(c)(3) organization.

Ineligibility

The Summerlee Foundation observes the philosophy of best practices and DOES NOT award grant support in the following categories:To individuals For religious purposes or operating churches For monuments and memorials For courthouse restoration For lobbying efforts To organizations that do not share the mission of the Foundation