Local History Mini-Grants

Mini grants up to $700 for collections care and management projects and activities that support collections care, available each spring for affiliates.

Program Details

Wisconsin Historical Society is a funding organization that offers the Local History Mini-Grants grant program to support eligible programs and projects. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Wisconsin Historical Society through Wisconsin Historical Society. Organizations seeking funding for eligible programs and projects should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Wisconsin Historical Society or on Wisconsin Historical Society before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

Funding available: Up to $700. This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports eligible programs and projects. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through Wisconsin Historical Society. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

Eligibility not specified by funder — verify requirements with Wisconsin Historical Society before applying.

Award details

Award range: Up to $700.

Categories

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