Does your community have a great piece of folklore that should be shared? Legends & Lore® is designed to promote cultural tourism and commemorate legends and folklore as part of the heritage.
Donor Name: William G. Pomeroy Foundation
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 04/27/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Successful Legends & Lore marker applications typically fall within three main categories:
- Folktale — Fictional stories passed down about people or events not proven to have existed. (e.g. Thirteen Curves, Champy, Headless Horseman, Tramping Ground)
- Legends — Stories passed down that are popularly regarded as historical although not verifiable. (e.g. Grancer’s Ghost, Betsy’s Ride, Natty Bumppo, “Natty Bumppo”)
- Folklife — Traditions such as music, skills, crafts, and events passed along within a community. Often involving real people* that can be verified with primary sources. (e.g. “Goose Day,” The Arborglyphs, Dennis McGee, Herbs & Healing, Folk Singer).
Eligibility Criteria
- Legends & Lore® marker grants are available to 501(c)(3) organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and local, state and federal government entities within the United States. Applicants may apply for up to five (5) markers per grant round. Interested individuals are encouraged to contact an eligible local organization, such as an applicable historical society or folklore-related nonprofit. They will often apply for the grant on behalf of the individual.
- Please note that Legends & Lore® is currently available in the following 15 states: Alabama, Connecticut, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia. Check back regularly for program availability in your state.
For more information, visit William G. Pomeroy Foundation.
