Friday, January 19, 2007

History Channel's "Save Our History" grant program now accepting applications

Save Our History is a national history education and preservation initiative that raises awareness and support for preserving local heritage. The History Channel created Save Our History to support local history education and historic preservation efforts in communities across America. The deadline for submitting an application for the 2007-2008 cycle is Friday, June 1, 2007. For updated guidelines and criteria, descriptions of past grant winning projects, and to apply, visit the Save Our History website.

Over the past three years, The History Channel has awarded $750,000 in Save Our History grants to 82 historical organizations, large and small, urban, suburban, and rural, in the north, south, east, west and central United States. This is a special year for the program -- 2007-2008 grant recipients will represent $1,000,000 in grants awarded by The History Channel through Save Our History. You can send an email with any questions, comments, or suggestions.