WGPF: Ohio Historical Markers Grant Program

WGPF: Ohio Historical Markers Grant Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: William G Pomeroy Foundation
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: May 09, 2025

Summary

The WGPF: Ohio Historical Markers Grant Program, initiated by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation in collaboration with Ohio History Connection, offers grants for historical markers that commemorate significant people, places, and events in Ohio's history from 1800 to 1900. Open to municipalities and nonprofit organizations, the program provides a total of 20 grants across various counties, fostering a deeper appreciation and recognition of Ohio's rich historical heritage.

Overview

Ohio Historical Markers Grant Program The William G. Pomeroy Foundation proudly partnered with Ohio History Connection in 2014 to provide historical marker grants in the Buckeye State. Markers in this program commemorate historic people, places, things or events of Ohio’s past between the years 1800-1900.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Pomeroy Foundation grants for Ohio historical markers are open to all municipalities, nonprofit academic institutions and 501(c)(3) organizations in Ohio.There are 10 marker grants available to qualifying applicants in the following counties: Ashland, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Huron, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Meigs, Ottawa, Portage, Sandusky, Seneca, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne.An additional 10 marker grants are available to qualifying applicants across all other Ohio counties.