William G. Pomeroy Foundation Historical Marker Grants
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation offers an annual grant program to underwrite the cost of creating New York State-style historical markers. Details of the marker program can be found here. To assist you in creating a successful applications, the foundation offers several webinars. Topics include locating the proper source materials, writing the application, a guide to the updated criteria for markers, and a special orientation to the Women’s Suffrage marker program. You can access them all by click here.
The deadlines for our region (Region 3) remain as follows:
- 4/27/20 – Application becomes available online
- 6/8/20 – Deadline to submit Letter of Intent (LOI) to verify primary sources. Submit your proposed marker inscription and list the primary source documentation you have assembled to verify the historic accuracy of your text.
- 7/06/20 – Application deadline
- 9/28/20 – Applicant receives email notification regarding application status
Now is a great time to prepare your application materials, including assembling your primary sources and drafting your narrative. Remember that the application process is online now, so make an account ahead of time! Please contact the foundation at (315) 913-4060 or email Christy at info@wgpfoundation.org if you need assistance.
If you have any questions about assembling an application for Region 3, contact County Historian Will Tatum at wtatum@dutchessny.org.
