The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has opened the next round of its New York State Historic Marker Grant Program.
This roadside marker program commemorates historic people, places, things, or events in New York State within the timeframe of 1740-1922.
This grant round covers the following New York counties: Fulton, Montgomery, Herkimer, Oneida, Otsego, and Schoharie (Region 7); Jefferson, Lewis, and Oswego (Region 8); and Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, and Onondaga (Region 9).
Since 2006, the Foundation has funded nearly 900 markers in 59 New York State counties.
“At the Pomeroy Foundation, we strongly believe that historic markers benefit communities in several important ways. They educate the public, encourage pride of place, and can provide much needed economic benefits to the communities where they are placed,” said Deryn Pomeroy, director of Strategic Initiatives.
The NYS Historic Marker Grant Program is open to local, state, and federal government entities, nonprofit academic institutions, and 501(c)(3) organizations in New York State.
Those interested in applying for a marker grant must submit an online Letter of Intent to verify primary sources by Monday, December 13.
Primary source documentation is necessary to support the marker text. The final application deadline is Monday, January 17, 2022.
Grants fund the entire cost of a cast aluminum marker, pole, and shipping.
To apply for a grant, review application requirements, or view the complete grant schedule by region, go to: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/nys-historic-markers/.
Additional Pomeroy Foundation signature marker grant programs include Hungry for History, Legends & Lore®, Patriot Burials, Historic Transportation Canals, and National Register.