Announcing the Northwest Ordinance History Grant Program
This grant supports projects in Ohio that commemorate, interpret, and celebrate the history, legacy, and impact of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Projects should increase public understanding of this pivotal event in U.S. history and highlight its connection to Ohio’s communities, culture, and heritage.
The program is administered by the Ohio History Connection’s (OHC) State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). OHC/SHPO staff will be available to assist applicants during the application process and to provide monitoring and support after awards are made.
Oral history, documentation, and community history projects
Digital humanities projects (websites, apps, online storytelling)
Bricks-and-mortar preservation projects following the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. Properties receiving a bricks and mortar grant must be listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Anticipated grant ranges: $2,500-5,000; $5,001-$20,000; $20,000 – $75,000
Project completion date: June 30, 2027
Visit the Ohio History Connection Grant Portal and click on “Create New Account” to complete the registration process, create your logon credentials, and access the grant application.
Required Uploads
To submit a competitive entry, we require you to fill out and upload a Work Schedule Form, Budget Form, and Signatures of Authorization Form. You can download these documents to your computer from the links below.
