Historic Preservation Grants Available From The WHC

MADISON, WI, January 24, 2007 — The Wisconsin Humanities Council (WHC) invites grant proposals for public humanities programs that educate the public about historic preservation. Preference is given to significant preservation projects in small towns and rural communities with populations under 30,000.

The Wisconsin Humanities Council considers proposals for museum exhibitions, exhibition catalogues, explanatory brochures for use on a historic site, lecture series, preservation workshops, and other projects that enhance the appreciation of the need for historic preservation and/or increase public awareness of the importance of particular historic buildings or decorative works in Wisconsin.

This grant pool is supported by a donation from The Jeffris Family Foundation which the WHC matches with federal funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. (Please note: the WHC does not fund the preservation of historic bricks and mortar or decorative arts. Inquiries about grants for such purposes should be addressed directly to the Jeffris Family Foundation.)

Organizations may apply for major- or mini-grants using the standard WHC application process. For application forms and more information visit www.wisconsinhumanities.org or call 608-262-0706.

The Wisconsin Humanities Council

Established in 1972 as an independent affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Wisconsin Humanities Council supports public programs that engage the people of Wisconsin in the exploration of human cultures, ideas, and values. To accomplish its mission, the Council awards grants to support programs in libraries, museums, universities, historical societies, schools, and other nonprofit settings throughout the state.