The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has announced the newest grant round of its Historic Transportation Canals Marker Grant Program is now open. This program commemorates the historical significance of transportation canals in the United States with roadside markers. [Read more…] about Historic Transportation Canals Marker Grants Available
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Historic Marker Grants Available for Northern NY; Albany-Saratoga Regions
The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s New York State Historic Marker Grant Program has officially opened. The most recognizable of the Pomeroy Foundation’s signature grant programs, these blue and yellow markers commemorate historic people, places, things or events in New York State between 1740-1921. Grant funding includes the full cost of a marker, pole and shipping. [Read more…] about Historic Marker Grants Available for Northern NY; Albany-Saratoga Regions
MANY Hosting Free Grant Writing Workshops Across NYS
The Museum Association of New York (MANY) has announced ten, “Tell Your Story and Make Your Case” regional grant writing workshops across New York State this fall. These workshops are being produced as a program of the Pomeroy Fund for NYS History with support from the New York State Council on the Arts. [Read more…] about MANY Hosting Free Grant Writing Workshops Across NYS
Early Orange County Burial Ground Marked
The Washingtonville Cemetery has installed a new historic roadside marker commemorating Washingtonville Cemetery, an early burial ground in Orange County.
Pomeroy Foundation Seeks Volunteers To Photograph Their Historic Signs
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s Snap That Sign photo-taking campaign is back for a second year and welcomes public participation across New York State for this outdoor, family-friendly activity. [Read more…] about Pomeroy Foundation Seeks Volunteers To Photograph Their Historic Signs
Grants Available For Downstate Historic Signs
The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s New York State Historic Marker Grant Program is now open. This program commemorates historic people, places, things or events in New York State within the time frame of 1740-1921. Grant funding includes the full cost of a marker, pole and shipping. [Read more…] about Grants Available For Downstate Historic Signs
Pomeroy Foundation Declares National Historic Marker Day Apr 30th
The first-ever National Historic Marker Day, initiated by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, will be held Friday, April 30th.
The nationwide event is designed to encourage communities everywhere to help maintain their historic markers by cleaning and taking care of them, all while providing an opportunity to celebrate their important local history. [Read more…] about Pomeroy Foundation Declares National Historic Marker Day Apr 30th
Historic Canal Sign Grants Available
The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s Historic Transportation Canals Marker Grant Program is now open. This program commemorates the historical significance of transportation canals in the United States with roadside markers. [Read more…] about Historic Canal Sign Grants Available
Legends & Lore Marker Program Grants Available
The newest grant round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s Legends & Lore Marker Grant Program is now open.
The program was developed to help local communities commemorate their unique legends and folklore and to promote cultural tourism with roadside markers. [Read more…] about Legends & Lore Marker Program Grants Available
A New Grant Round to Support NYS History Organizations
The Pomeroy Fund for NYS History, a partnership between the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and the Museum Association of New York (MANY), have announced a new grant round providing $50,000 to assist 501(c)(3) history-related organizations with capital needs expenses in 2021. [Read more…] about A New Grant Round to Support NYS History Organizations