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Purpose
The Ohio Historical Markers Grants Program was instituted in 2006 to help organizations and communities defray the cost of historical markers.
How to Apply
- Indicate interest in applying for funding by responding yes to “Check if applying for funding through Ohio Historical Markers Grants Program” on application form (Will load in new window).
- Submit a copy of the completed application and supporting documentation to the Local History Office.
- There are two application rounds per year with submission deadlines two weeks prior to Ohio Historical Markers Advisory Panel meetings in April and October.
Awards
- Up to 10 marker applications per year can be selected to receive $750 to be used to defray the total cost of a historical marker, which range from $2,000 - $2,250.
- Applications featuring topics of state and national significance may take precedence over those of primarily local significance.
- Applications from counties with few historical markers may take precedence over those from counties with many historical markers.
- Applicants who do not receive funding may resubmit application for same topic in another round or pay the total cost of the marker.
Notification
- Applicants will be notified within two weeks of the Advisory Panel’s decision.
Questions
The Ohio Historical Society administers the Ohio Historical Markers Grants Program. For information concerning Ohio Historical Markers Grants, contact:
Ohio Historical Markers Program Coordinator
Local History Office
Ohio Historical Society
800 E. 17th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43211
614-297-2340 or 1-800-858-6878.
If you have any further questions, please send an e-mail to ohiomarkers@ohiohistory.org.
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