The Kentucky Local History Trust Fund is accepting applications to build stronger museums and local history organizations across the Commonwealth.
Donor Name: Kentucky Historical Society
State: Kentucky
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,500
Details:
Grants provided by the Kentucky Local History Trust Fund will assist museums and history-related organizations with their long-term growth, development, and sustainability.
The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) administers this grant program. Funds for the Kentucky Local History Trust Fund are raised through the generosity of individual Kentuckians, who have donated a portion of their Kentucky state income tax refund to assist history-related organizations.
Quick Facts
- Money for the Local History Trust Fund comes from people who donate when they file their Kentucky income tax returns.
- History-minded organizations in Kentucky, including those with 501c3 status, local government agencies and public libraries, are eligible to apply for a Local History Trust Fund grant. For-profit entities are not eligible for funding.
- Grants vary in amount and support activities designed to build organizational capacity or strengthen the organization. Such projects include, but are not limited to, local history education programs, collections care, publications on local history, documentaries, social media platforms and websites.
- Grants are made based on an organization’s plan to advance in one or more areas represented in field-based standards, such as the AASLH Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations.
- The Kentucky Historical Society oversees the Local History Trust Fund based on its state mandate to be the keeper of Kentucky’s legacy.
Funding Information
Planning grants range from $290 to $1,000. Implementation grants range from $290 to $2,500.
Eligibility Criteria
Kentucky museums, local history organizations, libraries, educational institutions, and applicable governmental agencies are eligible to apply for a Kentucky Local History Trust Fund grant.
For more information, visit Kentucky Historical Society.
