How much funding does Texas History Grant Program provide?

Texas History Grant Program provides Approximately US $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Texas History Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Texas History Grant Program?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Texas History Grant Program

The Summerlee Foundation

Foundation History Grants

Funding Amount

Approximately US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
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.

Not eligible / not funded

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

Overview

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.

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.
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

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

What The Summerlee Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 195
Total given: $2.28M
Median grant: $10K
Range: $830–$55K

By dollars: Texas 50%, California 11%, Maryland 4%. Top recipient cities: Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX.
75% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.