The MD Two Fifty Commission’s Inclusive History Grant Program will fund the exploration of under-represented narratives related to Marylanders’ struggle for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness before, during, and after the American Revolution.
Donor Name: Maryland Two Fifty Commission
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/06/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The goal of this grant program is to support inclusive, community-centered research, events, programs, projects, and exhibitions.
Funded projects should:
- Tell a diverse and inclusive story about America’s past that invites participation from all Marylanders.
- Encourage reflection on the ongoing evolution of American democracy, Maryland’s integral role in that process, and the impact of Marylanders on the nation’s past, present, and future; and,
- Demonstrate how understanding the complexity of the history helps to respond to the present and prepare for the future.
Funding Information
Applicants may request up to $4,000 for their project.
Eligible Activities
Grants may be utilized in support of research, programming and interpretive projects that seek to deepen public understanding of the complex history. Projects that honor the legacy of both free and enslaved African Americans in the making of Maryland and the nation and that recognize the persistence and contributions of Maryland’s Indigenous people and communities are encouraged.
Representative projects include but are not limited to the following:
- Research including archival research, oral histories, research related to a building, structure, or space that broadens interpretation of the site, etc.
- Development and installation of historic markers and/or interpretive signage
- Production of conferences, symposia, and/or educational materials
- Creation of public exhibits.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and local and state government entities. Non-profit organizations must be in good standing with the State of Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT), be qualified to do business in Maryland, and have the legal capacity and authority to incur obligations involved under the grant program.
For more information, visit Maryland Two Fifty Commission.
