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Military Memorials, Monuments, and
May 21, 2024
Museums: Selected Resources for Federal,
Carly A. Miller
State, and Local Funding
Research Librarian

This report provides selected resources to aid congressional offices with constituent grantseekers
in identifying

Military Memorials, Monuments, and Museums: Selected Resources for Federal, State, and Local Funding

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Summary

This report provides selected resources to aid congressional offices with constituents seeking potential funding opportunities for military-related historic preservation and potential funding opportunities for military-related historic preservation and

commemoration projects (referred to collectively in this report as commemoration projects (referred to collectively in this report as “"military-related initiativesmilitary-related initiatives”"). ).
Examples of military-related historic preservation projects include museum collections, exhibitions, and projects that explore Examples of military-related historic preservation projects include museum collections, exhibitions, and projects that explore
aspects of military history. Examples of military-related commemoration projects include monuments and memorials to aspects of military history. Examples of military-related commemoration projects include monuments and memorials to
honor servicemembers and veterans. This report identifies potential funding opportunities at the federal, state, and local honor servicemembers and veterans. This report identifies potential funding opportunities at the federal, state, and local
levels for military-related historic preservation and commemoration projects. It also includes sources levels for military-related historic preservation and commemoration projects. It also includes sources offor potential funding potential funding
from private organizations, general grant resources from private organizations, general grant resources onthat describe how to identify private organizations, relevant CRS grant products, how to identify private organizations, relevant CRS grant products,
and a table with state-level grant and a table with state-level grant programsprogram websites available in each state and territory. available in each state and territory.
This report is intended to serve as a guide to locating potential grant programs for military-related initiatives. It is not This report is intended to serve as a guide to locating potential grant programs for military-related initiatives. It is not
intended to be an intended to be an exhaustively comprehensiveexhaustive resource on all possible funding avenues for this topic. Furthermore, the organizations and programs listed below may not necessarily have active grant programs at this time. Constituent grant seekers may wish to monitor organizational and federal grant websites and sign up for any alerts or notifications for information about current grant opportunities.

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Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Historic Preservation Initiatives ...................................................................................................... 2
Federal Resources ..................................................................................................................... 2
National Endowment for the Humanities............................................................................ 2
National Park Service ......................................................................................................... 2
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) ............................................................. 5
State Resources ......................................................................................................................... 6
Military History Grant Programs ........................................................................................ 6
Historic Preservation Entities ............................................................................................. 7
Other State Entities ............................................................................................................. 7
Commemorative Initiatives ............................................................................................................. 8
State Resources ......................................................................................................................... 8
Military Commemorative Grant Programs ......................................................................... 9
Natural Resources/Parks and Recreation Entities ............................................................... 9
Other State Entities ........................................................................................................... 10
Local Resources ...................................................................................................................... 10
Nongovernmental Organizations .................................................................................................... 11
Community-based Organizations ............................................................................................. 11
Foundations ............................................................................................................................. 12
Humanities Councils ............................................................................................................... 12
Veterans Service Organizations ............................................................................................... 13
Additional Resources .................................................................................................................... 13
Candid ..................................................................................................................................... 13
State Grant Resources (The Grantsmanship Center) ............................................................... 13
Community Foundation Locator (Council on Foundations) ................................................... 13
Relevant CRS Reports ................................................................................................................... 14

Tables

Table A-1. Selected Grant Resources by State/Territory ............................................................... 15

Appendixes
Appendix. State and Territory Grant Programs ............................................................................. 15

Contacts
Author Information ........................................................................................................................ 19


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Congressional offices frequently receive requests from constituent grantseekers interested in Congressional offices frequently receive requests from constituent grantseekers interested in
funding for military-related historic preservation and commemoration projects (collectively funding for military-related historic preservation and commemoration projects (collectively
referred in this report as referred in this report as “"military-related initiativesmilitary-related initiatives”"). Common military-related historic ). Common military-related historic
preservation projects desiring funding include museum exhibits or collections that highlight preservation projects desiring funding include museum exhibits or collections that highlight
military history. Frequent military-related commemoration initiatives desiring funding include military history. Frequent military-related commemoration initiatives desiring funding include
state, local, and private monuments and memorials to honor servicemembers and veterans. For state, local, and private monuments and memorials to honor servicemembers and veterans. For
the purposes of this report, the term the purposes of this report, the term “"military-related commemoration initiativemilitary-related commemoration initiative”" does not include does not include
national monuments and memorials.
national monuments and memorials. Funding opportunities for national monuments and memorials are outside the scope of this report.1 This report is intended to serve as a guide to aid congressional offices with constituent This report is intended to serve as a guide to aid congressional offices with constituent
grantseekers in identifying possible sources of funding for military-related initiatives. It provides grantseekers in identifying possible sources of funding for military-related initiatives. It provides
selected potential federal, state, and local governmental assistance opportunities. It also identifies selected potential federal, state, and local governmental assistance opportunities. It also identifies
selected nongovernmental sources of possible funding, general resources for identifying private selected nongovernmental sources of possible funding, general resources for identifying private
grantmaking organizations, relevant CRS products on grants, and includes a table of selected grantmaking organizations, relevant CRS products on grants, and includes a table of selected
state-level grant program websites available for each state and territory. Examples of previously state-level grant program websites available for each state and territory. Examples of previously
funded military-related projects are also included throughout, where available.funded military-related projects are also included throughout, where available.
The This report focuses on governmental resources for military historic preservation and commemoration projects governmental resources for military historic preservation and commemoration projects
constitute the bulk of this report. This portion of the reportand is organized into two categories: is organized into two categories: (1) 1)
"“Historic Preservation Initiatives”" and and (2) "Commemorative Initiatives."2) “Commemorative Initiatives.” Each category contains Each category contains
examples of entities and programs that are potential sources of funding for that category. There examples of entities and programs that are potential sources of funding for that category. There
may be some overlap between the two categories, so it is possible that some programs and entities may be some overlap between the two categories, so it is possible that some programs and entities
included in one category may also provide funding opportunities applicable to projects in the included in one category may also provide funding opportunities applicable to projects in the
other category.other category.
The governmental resources for historic preservation initiatives and commemorative initiatives The governmental resources for historic preservation initiatives and commemorative initiatives
are further categorized as either federal, state, or local level programs, depending on which entity are further categorized as either federal, state, or local level programs, depending on which entity
is primarily responsible for the program administration, regardless of the original source of funds. is primarily responsible for the program administration, regardless of the original source of funds.
For example, a grant program that is administered by a state-level entity but uses federal funds For example, a grant program that is administered by a state-level entity but uses federal funds
would be listed as a state-level resource. Funding for governmental grant programs is complex would be listed as a state-level resource. Funding for governmental grant programs is complex
and varies widely by program. Identifying the funding structure for each program is beyond the and varies widely by program. Identifying the funding structure for each program is beyond the
scope of this report.scope of this report.
The remainder of the report contains resources on private organizations, CRS products, and a The remainder of the report contains resources on private organizations, CRS products, and a
table of state-level grant program websites.table of state-level grant program websites.
While the grants landscape is generally vast in scope and complexity, the narrow purposes of While the grants landscape is generally vast in scope and complexity, the narrow purposes of
many grant programs—and the strong competition for funds—means that the success rate in many grant programs—and the strong competition for funds—means that the success rate in
obtaining grants may be limited. Also, note that many of the assistance programs listed here are obtaining grants may be limited. Also, note that many of the assistance programs listed here are
not explicitly designed for military-centered initiatives, and not explicitly designed for military-centered initiatives, and there may be few (if any) funding
opportunities for certain kinds of projects.
certain projects may not be eligible for them. This report is not intended to be a comprehensive resource on all possible funding avenues for This report is not intended to be a comprehensive resource on all possible funding avenues for
this topic.


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Historic Preservation Initiatives
this topic. Furthermore, the organizations and programs listed below may not necessarily have active grant programs. Constituent grantseekers may wish to monitor organizational and federal grant websites and sign up for any alerts or notifications for information about current grant opportunities. For guidance on identifying active federal grant opportunities, refer to CRS Report RL34012, Resources for Grantseekers and CRS In Focus IF12910, Searching for Federal Grants: An Overview of Resources. These reports provide an overview of federal grants, identify the different types of entities eligible for funding, and provide key resources that may help grantseekers identify relevant federal grant opportunities. Historic Preservation Initiatives Various entities, including museums, historical societies, state and local governments, institutes of Various entities, including museums, historical societies, state and local governments, institutes of
higher education, and nonprofits, may seek funding assistance for preservation projects related to higher education, and nonprofits, may seek funding assistance for preservation projects related to
military history. This section identifies possible sources of funding at the federal and state levels military history. This section identifies possible sources of funding at the federal and state levels
of government.of government.
Federal Resources
Various federal entities may provide funding assistance for military historic preservation Various federal entities may provide funding assistance for military historic preservation
initiatives. Some of the programs listed below are specifically focused on military-related initiatives. Some of the programs listed below are specifically focused on military-related
initiatives, while other programs focus more broadly on historic preservationinitiatives, while other programs focus more broadly on historic preservation initiatives. Where . Where
possible, particularly for programs with broader purposes, examples of previous funding awards possible, particularly for programs with broader purposes, examples of previous funding awards
for military historic preservation projects are included.for military historic preservation projects are included.
For congressional offices with constituent grantseekers seeking an introduction to the federal For congressional offices with constituent grantseekers seeking an introduction to the federal
grants landscape, refer to CRS Report RL34012, grants landscape, refer to CRS Report RL34012, Resources for Grantseekers, by Maria Kreiser, , by Maria Kreiser,
which provides an overview of federal grants, identifiesand CRS In Focus IF12910, Searching for Federal Grants: An Overview of Resources which provide overviews of federal grants, identify the different types of entities eligible for the different types of entities eligible for
funding, and funding, and providesprovide key resources that may help grantseekers identify relevant federal grant key resources that may help grantseekers identify relevant federal grant
opportunities.opportunities.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Standing Together: The Humanities and the Experience of War
https://www.neh.gov/veterans/standing-together
Standing Together is an organization-wide initiative of the National Endowment for the
Humanities (NEH) to “promote understanding of the military experience and to support returning
veterans. NEH seeks grant proposals that explore war and its aftermath, promote discussion of the
experience of military service, and support returning veterans and their families.”1
NEH has awarded numerous grant awards for military history. For example, the Virginia
Historical Society received an NEH grant to assist with the preservation of its U.S. military
history materials, which document the lives of soldiers primarily between 1914 and 1975.2

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) provides grant funding for initiatives that support the humanities. Humanities topics include history, literature, archaeology, law, language, philosophy, and ethics.2

NEH has awarded numerous grants for military history projects:

  • In August 2025, the Museum of the City of New York received a grant for a temporary exhibit on the British occupation of New York City during the American Revolution.3
  • The USS Constitution Museum received funding for a multiyear project (2021-2023) to train facilitators for a discussion series on the War of 1812 and the Global War on Terror.4
  • The Ohio History Connection, a statewide history organization, was awarded funding in 2015 to create a plan to develop a digital collection of materials exploring Ohio's role in World War I.5
Eligibility for NEH grants varies by program, but grant awardeesEligibility for NEH grants varies by program, but grant awardees typicallytypically include cultural include cultural
institutionsinstitutions, such as museums, archives, such as museums, archives, libraries andand libraries, as well as institutes of higher education institutes of higher education, and individual and individual
scholars.scholars.36 For guidance on matching a project proposal to an NEH program, refer to For guidance on matching a project proposal to an NEH program, refer to
https://www.neh.gov/grants/match-your-projecthttps://www.neh.gov/grants/match-your-project. To browse current and forecasted funding opportunities, visit https://www.neh.gov/grants/listing..
National Park Service
The National Park Service (NPS) administers several grant programs to assist with historic The National Park Service (NPS) administers several grant programs to assist with historic
preservation initiatives. Below are selected NPS historic preservation grant programs that may preservation initiatives. Below are selected NPS historic preservation grant programs that may
provide funding assistance for military historic preservation initiatives. For more information on provide funding assistance for military historic preservation initiatives. For more information on
the historic preservation programs of the NPS and federal historic preservation in general, refer to the historic preservation programs of the NPS and federal historic preservation in general, refer to

1 NEH, “Standing Together,” at https://www.neh.gov/veterans/standing-together.
2 NEH, “Preservation and Access: Military History,” at https://www.neh.gov/veterans/preservation-and-access-
military-history.
3 NEH, “About the National Endowment for the Humanities,” at https://www.neh.gov/about.
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CRS Report R45800, CRS Report R45800, The Federal Role in Historic Preservation: An Overview, by Mark K. , by Mark K.
DeSantis.DeSantis.
American Battlefield Protection Program
https://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/index.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/index.htm
The American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) awards funding to assist with the The American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) awards funding to assist with the
preservation and interpretation of preservation and interpretation of “"significant historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict on significant historic battlefields and sites of armed conflict on
American soil.American soil.”4"7 NPS offers four types of grants through this program: NPS offers four types of grants through this program:5
• 8Battlefield Land Acquisition GrantsBattlefield Land Acquisition Grants
• Battlefield Interpretation GrantsBattlefield Interpretation Grants
• Battlefield Restoration GrantsBattlefield Restoration Grants
• Preservation Planning GrantsPreservation Planning Grants
Eligibility varies by program but may include state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit Eligibility varies by program but may include state, local, and tribal governments and nonprofit
organizations.organizations.69 For application information and guidance, visit For application information and guidance, visit
https://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/apply-for-grants.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/apply-for-grants.htm.
. For additional background information on the ABPP, refer to CRS In Focus IF11329, For additional background information on the ABPP, refer to CRS In Focus IF11329, American
Battlefield Protection Program, by Mark K. DeSantis., by Mark K. DeSantis.
Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program7
10https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1379/index.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/orgs/1379/index.htm
The Japanese American Confinement Sites (JACS) grant program provides funding assistance The Japanese American Confinement Sites (JACS) grant program provides funding assistance
“"for the preservation and interpretation of incarceration sites where Japanese Americans were for the preservation and interpretation of incarceration sites where Japanese Americans were
detained during World War II.detained during World War II.”8 "11 These sites include the These sites include the ten10 War Relocation Authority sites, as War Relocation Authority sites, as
well as other historically significant locations, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior, well as other historically significant locations, as determined by the Secretary of the Interior,
where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II.where Japanese Americans were detained during World War II.9
12 As an example of a project funded through the JACS program, the Alaska Chapter of the As an example of a project funded through the JACS program, the Alaska Chapter of the
Japanese American Citizens League received a JACS grant in 2021 to support an oral history Japanese American Citizens League received a JACS grant in 2021 to support an oral history
project to record the stories from descendants and friends of Japanese Americans who lived in project to record the stories from descendants and friends of Japanese Americans who lived in
Alaska at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor.Alaska at the time of the attack on Pearl Harbor.10
13 Eligible entities are those organizations that seek to preserve Japanese American confinement Eligible entities are those organizations that seek to preserve Japanese American confinement
sites and their history and include state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofit sites and their history and include state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofit
organizations, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.11 For grant application and
instructions, visit https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1379/grant-application.htm.

4 NPS, “What We Do,” at https://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/whatwedo.htm.
5 NPS, “American Battlefield Protection Program,” at https://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/index.htm.
6 NPS, “Apply for Grants,” at https://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/apply-for-grants.htm.
7 The JACS grant program was authorized by Congress in 2006 (P.L. 109-441).
8 NPS, “Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program,” at https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1379/index.htm.
9 See P.L. 109-441. The ten War Relocation Authority sites are Gila River, Granada, Heart Mountain, Jerome,
Manzanar, Minidoka, Poston, Rohwer, Topaz, and Tule Lake.
10 NPS, “National Park Service commemorates Asian American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month,
announces $3.15 million in grants to preserve and interpret World War II Japanese American Confinement Sites,” press
release, May 19, 2021, at https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/aanhpi_2021.htm.
11 See P.L. 109-441.
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Maritime Heritage Grants Program
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/maritimeheritage/maritime-heritage-grants.htm
organizations, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.14 To learn more about JACS grants, including information on future application cycles, visit https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1379/jacs-grants.htm. Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Grants15https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1379/index.htm

The Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education (JACE) grants are a category of grants administered as part of the JACS program. JACE grants provide funding assistance for "large, impactful projects that educate the public about the historical importance of Japanese American incarceration during World War II."16

In 2025, several entities received JACE grants, including the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation. The Foundation was awarded funding to support an educational program that uses the Nikkei Community Platform, a social media tool that enables survivors and descendants to connect with each other and share stories.17

Entities eligible for JACE grants are Japanese American organizations.18 To learn more about JACE grants, including information on future application cycles, visit https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1379/jace-grants.htm.

Maritime Heritage Grants Program https://www.nps.gov/subjects/maritimeheritage/maritime-heritage-grants.htm The Maritime Heritage Grants program is administered by NPS in partnership with the Maritime The Maritime Heritage Grants program is administered by NPS in partnership with the Maritime
Administration (MARAD). The program awards grants for initiatives that seek to promote the Administration (MARAD). The program awards grants for initiatives that seek to promote the
preservation and education of historic maritime resources.preservation and education of historic maritime resources.12 As an example of a previously
funded military project, the Destroyer Escort Historical Museum in Albany, New York, which
houses the USS Slater, a World War II-era Destroyer Escort,13 received funding to transport the
ship to a new location to address preservation concerns associated with the hull and mast.14
Eligible entities include state and local governments, federally recognized tribes, and nonprofits.15
For application information, visit https://www.nps.gov/maritime/grants/apply.htm.
Save America’s Treasures Grant Program – Preservation Projects16
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/save-americas-treasures-grants.htm
The Save America’s Treasures Grant program19

Maritime Heritage grant funding is directly available only for state historic preservation offices (SHPOs)20 and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.21 These entities, referred to as prime recipients upon receiving funding, may use the grant to execute in-house projects or administer competitive subgrant programs to eligible entities.22 Maritime Heritage subgrants are available to state, tribal, or local governments or nonprofit organizations. Organizations interested in any potentially available subgrants should reach out to the prime recipient in the state where their project is located.23 For additional information on eligible entities and the differences between prime grant awards and subgrant awards, visit https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1220/maritime-heritage-grant-faqs.htm.

As an example of a previously awarded subgrant for a military history project, in 2022 the Clinton County Historical Association received a Maritime Heritage subgrant to fund a remote sensing survey of the Revolutionary War Gunboat Spitfire in Lake Champlain, New York.24

For general information on the Maritime Heritage Grant program, including program cycles and application guidance, visit https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1220/nmhg-general-information.htm.

Save America's Treasures Grant Program – Preservation Projects25https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/save-americas-treasures-grants.htm The Save America's Treasures Grant program is administered jointly by NPS, the Institute of is administered jointly by NPS, the Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and the
National Endowment for the HumanitiesNational Endowment for the Humanities. . It promotes the preservation of AmericaIt promotes the preservation of America’'s nationally s nationally
significant historic properties.significant historic properties. 17
26 Grant funding is awarded for two types of projects: projects for the preservation of historic Grant funding is awarded for two types of projects: projects for the preservation of historic
properties;properties; and projects for collections projects, such as artifacts, museum collections, documents, and projects for collections projects, such as artifacts, museum collections, documents,
and sculptures. NPS and sculptures. NPS managesmanages the preservation grants, which are reserved for properties listed on the preservation grants, which are reserved for properties listed on
the National Register of Historic Places for national the National Register of Historic Places for national significancesignificance or listed as a national historic or listed as a national historic
landmark. Grant funding for collections projects landmark. Grant funding for collections projects isis managed by the IMLS. managed by the IMLS.1827 For more information For more information
on the collections component, on the collections component, see “see "Institute of Museum and Library Services”" below. below.
As an example of a preservation project funded under this program, the city of Detroit, Michigan, As an example of a preservation project funded under this program, the city of Detroit, Michigan,
received grant funding in 2021 for the rehabilitation of the Commanding Officerreceived grant funding in 2021 for the rehabilitation of the Commanding Officer’'s House at s House at
Historic Fort Wayne.Historic Fort Wayne.19
28 Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, educational Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, educational
institutions, federally recognized Indian institutions, federally recognized Indian Tribes20Tribes29, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian , Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian
Organizations.Organizations.2130 For application information visit For application information visit
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/sat-grant-info.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/sat-grant-info.htm. Underrepresented Communities Grant Programhttps://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/underrepresented-community-grants.htm .

12 NPS, “Maritime Heritage Grants,” at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/maritimeheritage/maritime-heritage-grants.htm.
13 USS Slater-Destroyer Escort Historical Museum at https://ussslater.org/.
14 NPS, “National Maritime Heritage Grant Recipients,” at https://www.nps.gov/maritime/grants/recipients.htm.
15 NPS, “Maritime Heritage Grants--Who May Apply,” at
https://www.nps.gov/maritime/grants/pdf/WhoMayApply.pdf.
16 The Save America’s Treasures grant program is authorized under 54 U.S.C. Ch. 3089.
17 NPS, “Save America’s Treasures Grants,” at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/save-americas-
treasures-grants.htm.
18 Ibid.
19 NPS, “National Park Service and Partner Agencies Announce $15.5 million in Save America’s Treasures Grants,”
press release, September 10, 2021, https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/sat-grant-2021.htm.
20 To search for federally recognized tribes, visit https://www.bia.gov/service/tribal-leaders-directory/federally-
recognized-tribes.
21 NPS, “Save America’s Treasures Application Information,” at
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/sat-grant-info.htm.
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Underrepresented Communities Grant Program
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/underrepresented-community-grants.htm
The Underrepresented Communities grant program seeks to increase the diversity of nominations The Underrepresented Communities grant program seeks to increase the diversity of nominations
to the National Register of Historic Places.to the National Register of Historic Places.2231 Potential projects include Potential projects include “"surveys and inventories surveys and inventories
of historic properties associated with communities underrepresented in the National Register, as of historic properties associated with communities underrepresented in the National Register, as
well as the development of nominations to the National Register for specific sites.well as the development of nominations to the National Register for specific sites.”23
"32 As an example of a project funded through the Underrepresented Communities grant program, the As an example of a project funded through the Underrepresented Communities grant program, the
city of Pasco, Washington, received funding to examine historic properties associated with city of Pasco, Washington, received funding to examine historic properties associated with
Pasco’Pasco's African-American communities and changes in the communitiess African-American communities and changes in the communities’' population during population during
World War II.World War II.
Eligible entities are State Historic Preservation offices, Tribal Historic Preservation Offices, Eligible entities are State Historic Preservation offices, Tribal Historic Preservation Offices,
federally recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Natives Villages/Corporations, Native Hawaiian federally recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Natives Villages/Corporations, Native Hawaiian
Organizations, and Certified Local Governments. For application information, visit Organizations, and Certified Local Governments. For application information, visit
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/urc-grant-info.htmhttps://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/urc-grant-info.htm.
. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Inspire! Grants for Small Museums
https://www.imls.gov/https://www.imls.gov/grants/availablefind-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/inspire-grants-/inspire-grants-for-small-museumssmall-museums
The Inspire! Grants for Small Museums grant program supports small museums with a variety of The Inspire! Grants for Small Museums grant program supports small museums with a variety of
projects including exhibitions, digital learning resources, and collections management. For projects including exhibitions, digital learning resources, and collections management. For
example, in FY2019, the Virginia National Guard Museum received funding for a training example, in FY2019, the Virginia National Guard Museum received funding for a training
program to teach interns how to organize and preserve the museumprogram to teach interns how to organize and preserve the museum’'s archaeology collections.s archaeology collections.24
33 Museums for America
https://www.imls.gov/https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-america
The Museums for Americanfind-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/museums-for-america The Museums for America grant program provides assistance to museums of any size for grant program provides assistance to museums of any size for
endeavors that promote the capacity to meet the needs of museum patrons. These grants may fund endeavors that promote the capacity to meet the needs of museum patrons. These grants may fund
diverse projects including exhibitions, collections management, professional development, and diverse projects including exhibitions, collections management, professional development, and
educational programs. For example, in FY2018, the Boston Athenaeum in Massachusetts received educational programs. For example, in FY2018, the Boston Athenaeum in Massachusetts received
grant funding for a cataloging project of posters from the Richard W. Cheek World War II grant funding for a cataloging project of posters from the Richard W. Cheek World War II
Graphic Arts collection.Graphic Arts collection.25
34 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
https://www.imls.gov/https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museum-grants-find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/museum-grants-for-african-american-history-and-cultureafrican-american-history-and-culture
The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture grant program provides funding to The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture grant program provides funding to
initiatives that support African American museums. Projects may include professional initiatives that support African American museums. Projects may include professional
development, institutional capacity, and museum and archival collections at both African development, institutional capacity, and museum and archival collections at both African
American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). For example, the

22 The National Register of Historic Places (or National Register) stands as the United States’ “official list” of
properties significant in “American history, architecture, archeology, engineering and culture” (54 U.S.C. §302101).
The National Register is maintained by the Department of the Interior (DOI) and in particular by NPS under the
authority of NHPA, as amended.
23 NPS, “Underrepresented Community Grants,” at
https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/underrepresented-community-grants.htm.
24 IMLS, “Virginia Department of Military Affairs (Virginia National Guard Museum),” at
https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/ma-35-19-0144-19.
25 IMLS, “Boston Athenaeum,” at https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/ma-30-18-0320-18.
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American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). For example, the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston, Texas, was awarded a grant in FY2018 for a Buffalo Soldiers National Museum in Houston, Texas, was awarded a grant in FY2018 for a
multifaceted endeavor focused on incorporating new exhibition technology, improving collection multifaceted endeavor focused on incorporating new exhibition technology, improving collection
management methods, and developing educational programming.management methods, and developing educational programming.26
35 Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/native-americannative-hawaiian-museum-services-
program
The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program is designed to “support Indian
Tribes and https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/native-american-native-hawaiian-museum-services The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program "supports Native American Tribes (including Alaska Native Villages and Corporations) and nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining
heritage, culture, and knowledge.heritage, culture, and knowledge...”27"36 For example, in FY2020, the Chickaloon Native Village For example, in FY2020, the Chickaloon Native Village
received funding for its Nay'dini'aa Na' Kayax Nahwgholnicde project to catalog the military received funding for its Nay'dini'aa Na' Kayax Nahwgholnicde project to catalog the military
contributions of Indigenous peoples and the effects of military service.contributions of Indigenous peoples and the effects of military service.28
37 Save America’'s Treasures—Collections Projects
https://www.imls.gov/https://www.imls.gov/grants/availablefind-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/save-americas-treasures/save-americas-treasures
IMLS administers the collections projects grants component of the NPS Save AmericaIMLS administers the collections projects grants component of the NPS Save America’s
's Treasures Grant Program. Collections must be nationally significant and include artifacts, Treasures Grant Program. Collections must be nationally significant and include artifacts,
museum collections, documents, and sculptures.museum collections, documents, and sculptures.2938 For example, the Naval War College Museum For example, the Naval War College Museum
received funding in 2022 to inventory, catalog, and digitize its collection, which includes received funding in 2022 to inventory, catalog, and digitize its collection, which includes
manuscripts, oral history interviews, books, letters, and journals related to military history.manuscripts, oral history interviews, books, letters, and journals related to military history.
State Resources
Various state government entities may offer funding opportunities and other assistance for Various state government entities may offer funding opportunities and other assistance for
military historic preservation projects. This section provides an overview of selected entities that military historic preservation projects. This section provides an overview of selected entities that
may be sources of funding. The entities listed here are not intended to reflect a comprehensive list may be sources of funding. The entities listed here are not intended to reflect a comprehensive list
of all available at the state level.of all available at the state level.
Military History Grant Programs
There are several states that administer specific programs for the preservation of military history, There are several states that administer specific programs for the preservation of military history,
includingincluding:
• The Massachusetts State Historical Records Advisory Board administers the The Massachusetts State Historical Records Advisory Board administers the
Veteran’Veteran's Heritage Grants s Heritage Grants Program30
• Program39 The Tennessee War Commission administers the Civil War Sites Preservation The Tennessee War Commission administers the Civil War Sites Preservation
Fund and the Tennessee Wars Commission Grant Fund and the Tennessee Wars Commission Grant Fund31
• Fund40
  • The Texas Historical Commission administers a Military Sites Program41
    • The Texas Historical Commission administers a Military Sites Program32

    26 IMLS, “Buffalo Soldiers National Museum,” at https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/mh-00-18-0011-18.
    27 IMLS, “Native American/Native Hawaiian Museums Services Program,” at
    https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/native-americannative-hawaiian-museum-services-program.
    28 IMLS, “Chickaloon Native Village,” at https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/mn-245530-oms-20.
    29 NPS, “Save American’s Treasures Grants,” at https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/save-americas-
    treasures-grants.htm.
    30 See Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, “SHRAB Grants and Programs,” at
    https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/archives/shrab/shrab-grants.htm.
    31 See Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, “Tennessee Wars Commission,” at
    https://www.tn.gov/environment/about-tdec/grants/thc.html.
    32 The Texas Historical Commission supports projects related to preserving Texas military history but may not
    necessarily offer grants. See https://www.thc.texas.gov/preserve/projects-and-programs/military-history.
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    The majority of states do not have grant programs geared specifically towards military history, The majority of states do not have grant programs geared specifically towards military history,
    and it may be necessary for grantseekers to identify possible funding opportunities from state and it may be necessary for grantseekers to identify possible funding opportunities from state
    programs that are broader in scope.programs that are broader in scope.
    Historic Preservation Entities
    A potential source of funding for military historic preservation initiatives may be state-level A potential source of funding for military historic preservation initiatives may be state-level
    agencies or other entities that focus on preserving state history. Although these entities vary agencies or other entities that focus on preserving state history. Although these entities vary
    widely by state, agency, department, or division, names may include historical or heritage widely by state, agency, department, or division, names may include historical or heritage
    commissions, historical societies, archives, and historic or cultural resources. Although commissions, historical societies, archives, and historic or cultural resources. Although
    uncommon, there are some state entities that administer specific grant programs for the uncommon, there are some state entities that administer specific grant programs for the
    preservation of military history.preservation of military history.
    Grantseekers may wish to reach out to the state entity responsible for historic preservation to Grantseekers may wish to reach out to the state entity responsible for historic preservation to
    inquire about possible grant programs. Here are a few examples of previously awarded grants for inquire about possible grant programs. Here are a few examples of previously awarded grants for
    military preservation projects:military preservation projects:
    • In 2021, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission awarded its In 2021, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission awarded its
    Cultural and Historical Support Grants to several entities, including Cultural and Historical Support Grants to several entities, including the Braddock
    Battlefield History Center and theDauphin County's National Civil War Museum and McKean County's Eldred World War II Museum Inc. Eldred World War II Museum Inc.33
    • 42 The Florida Department of Environmental Protection was recommended for a The Florida Department of Environmental Protection was recommended for a
    Special Category Historic Preservation Grant for FY2023 from the Florida Special Category Historic Preservation Grant for FY2023 from the Florida
    Division of Historical Resources for its restoration project of Fort Clinch State Division of Historical Resources for its restoration project of Fort Clinch State
    Park Barracks.Park Barracks.34
    • 43 In 2018, the Fort Douglas Military Museum used grant funding from the Utah In 2018, the Fort Douglas Military Museum used grant funding from the Utah
    Division of Archives and Records Service for a project involving a historic map Division of Archives and Records Service for a project involving a historic map
    collection.collection.35
    See44See the Appendix at the end of this report for a table of selected state- and territory-level grant at the end of this report for a table of selected state- and territory-level grant
    program websites from state historic preservation entities. These program websites may contain program websites from state historic preservation entities. These program websites may contain
    funding opportunities for military historic preservation projects.funding opportunities for military historic preservation projects.
    Other State Entities
    While state-level agencies that focus on historic preservation initiatives are a While state-level agencies that focus on historic preservation initiatives are a likelypotentially relevant source of source of
    potential funding, other state grant programs may also provide assistance for military history funding, other state grant programs may also provide assistance for military history
    preservation projects. The types of state entities and programs vary widely by state. The preservation projects. The types of state entities and programs vary widely by state. The
    following are examples of previously awarded funds for military projects:following are examples of previously awarded funds for military projects:
    • The Indiana Destination Development Corporation awarded grant funding to the The Indiana Destination Development Corporation awarded grant funding to the
    Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes for the expansion of an Indiana Military Museum in Vincennes for the expansion of an “"existing display existing display
    area as well as the development of a 1,200 square feet, 50-seat theater.”36

    33 Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, “The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Awards
    More Than $2 Million In Grants to Museums, Historical Organizations, Local Governments and Academic
    Institutions,” press release, December 8, 2021, at https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/phmc-details.aspx?newsid=400.
    34 Florida Division of Historical Resources, “Special Category Historic Preservation Grants FY2023 Final Ranking
    Project List,” at https://files.floridados.gov/media/704898/fy2023-sc-ranking-list.pdf.
    35 Janell Tuttle, “USHRAB Grants Help Museums Organize Collections,” Utah Division of Archives and Records
    Service    , May 3, 2018, at https://archivesnews.utah.gov/2018/05/03/ushrab-grants-help-museums/.
    36 Justus O’Neil, “The Indiana Destination Development Corporation Awards $450,000 Through Nine Grants,”
    VisitIndiana.com, March 8, 2024, at https://www.visitindiana.com/articles/post/the-indiana-destination-development-
    corporation-awards-450000-through-nine-grants/.
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    • area as well as the development of a 1,200 square feet, 50-seat theater."45 Empire State Development, an entity dedicated to economic development across Empire State Development, an entity dedicated to economic development across
    New York State,New York State,3746 awarded grant funding to the Buffalo and Erie County Naval awarded grant funding to the Buffalo and Erie County Naval
    and Military Park for upgrades to the Veterans Memorial Garden and the USS and Military Park for upgrades to the Veterans Memorial Garden and the USS
    Little Rock..38
    • 47 In 2020, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources awarded a Public Museum In 2020, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources awarded a Public Museum
    Capital grant to the Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum in Rockford, Illinois.Capital grant to the Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum in Rockford, Illinois.39
    48Commemorative Initiatives
    This section provides selected sources of potential government funding for state, local and private This section provides selected sources of potential government funding for state, local and private
    military commemorative initiatives, and includes examples of military commemorative efforts. military commemorative initiatives, and includes examples of military commemorative efforts.
    FundingFunding opportunities for national monuments and memorials opportunities for national monuments and memorials areare outside the scope of this outside the scope of this
    report.report.4049 All references to monuments and memorials refer to state, local, and private All references to monuments and memorials refer to state, local, and private
    commemorative initiatives.commemorative initiatives.
    In general, government funding for military commemorative initiatives is limited. At the federal In general, government funding for military commemorative initiatives is limited. At the federal
    level, there are no grant programs that provide direct funding specifically for military memorials level, there are no grant programs that provide direct funding specifically for military memorials
    or monuments. At the state and local levels, limited funding may be available for commemorative or monuments. At the state and local levels, limited funding may be available for commemorative
    projects, but funding assistance varies widely by state and locality.projects, but funding assistance varies widely by state and locality.
    The following potential state and local government funding sources are not a comprehensive list The following potential state and local government funding sources are not a comprehensive list
    of all possible sources of governmental funding. In addition, because government funding of all possible sources of governmental funding. In addition, because government funding
    opportunities may be limited, it may be useful for grantseekers to solicit assistance from private opportunities may be limited, it may be useful for grantseekers to solicit assistance from private
    entities, such as nonprofit organizations, corporations, and foundations, as well as individual entities, such as nonprofit organizations, corporations, and foundations, as well as individual
    donations. For example, the construction of the African American Veterans Monument, unveiled donations. For example, the construction of the African American Veterans Monument, unveiled
    in September 2022 at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park in Buffalo, New York, in September 2022 at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park in Buffalo, New York,
    was funded by contributions from New York State, charitable donations, and private was funded by contributions from New York State, charitable donations, and private businesses41
    businesses.50 Refer below to section "Nongovernmental Organizations" forRefer below to section “Nongovernmental Organizations” for examples of potential private examples of potential private
    sources of funding, and to the sources of funding, and to the section “Additional Resources” section "Additional Resources" for more information on how to for more information on how to
    identify private funding sources.identify private funding sources.
    State Resources
    Various state government entities may administer grant programs that could potentially provide Various state government entities may administer grant programs that could potentially provide
    funding for military commemorative initiatives. Although some states have specific grants funding for military commemorative initiatives. Although some states have specific grants
    programs for military commemorative projects, the majority of states do not, so grantseekers programs for military commemorative projects, the majority of states do not, so grantseekers may
    seekmight consider seeking funding from grant programs with broader objectives. The following are examples of funding from grant programs with broader objectives. The following are examples of
    specific military grant programs available in certain states, as well as selected state government

    37 Empire State Development, “Our Mission Statement,” at https://esd.ny.gov/about-us.
    38 Regional Economic Development Councils, “Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park Improvement Capital,”
    at https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/cfa/project/255824.
    39 Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum, “Illinois Department of Natural Resources Public Museum Capital Grants
    Program Awards Veterans Memorial Hall $192,000,” press release, November 19, 2020, at
    http://veteransmemorialhall.com/news/21/illinois-department-of-natural-resources-public-museum-capital-grants-
    program-awards-veterans-memorial-hall-192-000.
    40 For further information on commemorative memorials, see CRS Report R45741, Memorials and Commemorative
    Works Outside Washington, DC: Background, Federal Role, and Options for Congress    , by Jacob R. Straus and Laura
    B. Comay.
    41 Cathy Free, “New Monument Honors Service of Black Americans in 12 U.S. Wars,” Washington Post, October 6,
    2022, at https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/10/06/buffalo-monument-black-veterans/.
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    specific military grant programs available in certain states, as well as selected state government entities that may provide funding assistance through broader grant funding programs. This is not entities that may provide funding assistance through broader grant funding programs. This is not
    a comprehensive list of all possible state-level sources.a comprehensive list of all possible state-level sources.
    Military Commemorative Grant Programs
    When soliciting funding, grantseekers may wish to determine if there are grant programs When soliciting funding, grantseekers may wish to determine if there are grant programs
    specifically for military commemorative initiatives available at the state level. specifically for military commemorative initiatives available at the state level. The following
    statesRefer to the following examples of states that administer specific programs for military monuments and memorials or administer administer specific programs for military monuments and memorials or administer
    programs that programs that explicitly state the monuments and memorialsspecify that monument and memorial projects are eligible. For state projects are eligible. For state
    programs that focus more broadly on military historic preservation initiatives, see programs that focus more broadly on military historic preservation initiatives, see "“Military
    History Grant Programs”     above.
    • " above.The Alaska Veterans Memorial Endowment Fund provides grants both for the The Alaska Veterans Memorial Endowment Fund provides grants both for the
    maintenance of existing monuments and memorials and the creation of new ones maintenance of existing monuments and memorials and the creation of new ones
    to honor veterans and the military.to honor veterans and the military.42
    • 51 The Massachusetts Veterans Heritage Grant Program awards funding for the The Massachusetts Veterans Heritage Grant Program awards funding for the
    maintenance or enhancement of existing military monuments and memorials.maintenance or enhancement of existing military monuments and memorials.43
    • For fiscal years 2022 and 2023, the Minnesota Department of Administration
    administered a Veterans Memorial Grants program for local units of
    government.44
    • 52
  • In December 2024, the Minnesota Department of Administration solicited "proposals for Veterans memorials and commemorations to be awarded for groups celebrating, recognizing, and honoring the sacrifices of those who served in the military, including memorials, commemorations, facilities, and park features."53
    • The Oregon Veterans and War Memorial Grant Program awards funding The Oregon Veterans and War Memorial Grant Program awards funding to local governments for the for the
    creation and rehabilitation of military memorials to honor Oregon military creation and rehabilitation of military memorials to honor Oregon military
    personnel and veterans.personnel and veterans.45
    54 Natural Resources/Parks and Recreation Entities
    Because the majority of states do not administer grant programs specifically dedicated to military Because the majority of states do not administer grant programs specifically dedicated to military
    commemorative initiatives, grantseekers may wish to seek opportunities from broader state-level commemorative initiatives, grantseekers may wish to seek opportunities from broader state-level
    grant programs. One possible source of state grants for military monuments and memorials may grant programs. One possible source of state grants for military monuments and memorials may
    be state natural resources department or similar entities, such as parks and recreation departments. be state natural resources department or similar entities, such as parks and recreation departments.
    Since many military monuments and memorials are installed in parks or other public spaces, Since many military monuments and memorials are installed in parks or other public spaces,
    these projects may be eligible for outdoor and recreation-oriented grants offered by these state these projects may be eligible for outdoor and recreation-oriented grants offered by these state
    agencies. Refer to the examples below of previously awarded grants from these types of state agencies. Refer to the examples below of previously awarded grants from these types of state
    entities:entities:
    • In 2020, the California Department of Parks and Recreation awarded funds to the In 2020, the California Department of Parks and Recreation awarded funds to the
    City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department for improvements to the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department for improvements to the
    city’city's Veterans Memorial Park, including the addition of s Veterans Memorial Park, including the addition of a memorial gardenan art wall to to
    honor veterans.46

    42 Alaska State Office of Veterans Affairs, “Veterans Memorial Endowment Fund,” at
    https://veterans.alaska.gov/endowment-fund/.
    43 Massachusetts State Historic Records Advisory Board, “SHRAB Grants and Programs,” at
    https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/archives/shrab/shrab-grants.htm.
    44 Minnesota Department of Administration, “Competitive Grant Opportunities,” at
    https://mn.gov/admin/government/grants/arts-cultural-heritage-fund/competitive-grants/.
    45 Oregon Heritage, “Grants,” at https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx.
    46 Patricia Martellotti, “Santa Maria Gets $2 Million Grant to Remodel Veterans Memorial Park,” News Channel 12 3
    11    , March 5, 2020, at https://keyt.com/lifestyle/community/2020/03/05/santa-maria-gets-2-million-grant-to-remodel-
    veterans-memorial-park/.
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    • honor veterans.55 In 2019, the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism In 2019, the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
    awarded a Park and Recreation Development grant to Bamberg County to build a awarded a Park and Recreation Development grant to Bamberg County to build a
    Veterans Memorial Park with benches dedicated to Bamberg County veterans.Veterans Memorial Park with benches dedicated to Bamberg County veterans.47
    • 56 In 2019, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources approved a NatureWorks In 2019, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources approved a NatureWorks
    grant for the village of Attica for the development of Atticagrant for the village of Attica for the development of Attica’'s Veterans Memorial s Veterans Memorial
    Park project. The initiative proposed the addition of memorials and flags in honor Park project. The initiative proposed the addition of memorials and flags in honor
    of the U.S. Armed Forces, benches for reflection, and remembrance bricks in of the U.S. Armed Forces, benches for reflection, and remembrance bricks in
    honor of local veterans.honor of local veterans.48
    57Refer to Refer to thethe Appendix at the end of this report for a selected list of state- and territory-level grant at the end of this report for a selected list of state- and territory-level grant
    program websites from state parks and recreation entities. These program websites may contain program websites from state parks and recreation entities. These program websites may contain
    grant opportunities for military commemorative initiatives.grant opportunities for military commemorative initiatives.
    Other State Entities
    State-level parks and recreation entities are not the only potential sources of possible state State-level parks and recreation entities are not the only potential sources of possible state
    government funding. Because state entities and programs vary so widely by state, there is no government funding. Because state entities and programs vary so widely by state, there is no
    comprehensive list of all possible state-level sources. Grantseekers might consider making comprehensive list of all possible state-level sources. Grantseekers might consider making
    inquiries with the state entities listed in theinquiries with the state entities listed in the “State Resources” for military historic preservation
    initiatives, and also search for state "State Resources" for military historic preservation initiatives. Grantseekers may also consider searching state government websites for grant programs with broader purposes and objectives. For grant programs with broader purposes and objectives. For
    example, the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management approved a Small Town Economic example, the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management approved a Small Town Economic
    Assistance Program grant in 2022 for the town of Harwinton, Connecticut to support upgrades to Assistance Program grant in 2022 for the town of Harwinton, Connecticut to support upgrades to
    the townthe town’'s Veterans War Memorial.s Veterans War Memorial.49
    58 Local Resources
    Local units of governments, such as municipalities or counties, may also be possible sources of Local units of governments, such as municipalities or counties, may also be possible sources of
    funding for military commemorative initiativesfunding for military commemorative initiatives. . Grantseekers may wish to reach out to local Grantseekers may wish to reach out to local
    bodies such as town councils, local parks and recreation departments, and county governments to bodies such as town councils, local parks and recreation departments, and county governments to
    discuss potential funding opportunities. The following discuss potential funding opportunities. The following example projects received assistance from projects received assistance from
    local governments:local governments:
    • In 2021, the San Diego County Government in California, through its In 2021, the San Diego County Government in California, through its
    Neighborhood Reinvestment Program awarded the Rotary Club of Vista, Neighborhood Reinvestment Program awarded the Rotary Club of Vista,
    California a grant to complete the Vista Military Memorial Wall, which honors California a grant to complete the Vista Military Memorial Wall, which honors
    the military service of Vista Residences from all military branches.50

    47 Bamberg County Government, “Bamberg County Citizens Work Together to Create Veterans Memorial Park,” press
    release, December 3, 2018, at https://www.bambergcountysc.gov/bamberg-county-citizens-work-together-to-create-
    veterans-memorial-park.
    48 Seneca County Government, “Attica Veterans Memorial Development to Get $83,380 Grant,” press release,
    November 19, 2019, at https://senecacountyohio.gov/3036-2/.
    49 Connecticut Office of the Governor, “Governor Lamont Approves $31.3 Million in State Grants to 77 Small Towns
    for Infrastructure Improvements,” press release, September 19, 2022, at https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-
    Governor/News/Press-Releases/2022/09-2022/Governor-Lamont-Approves-State-Grants-to-77-Towns-for-
    Infrastructure-Improvements.
    50 Linda McIntosh, “Rotary Club Receives Grant to Finish Military Memorial Wall Project,” The San Diego Tribune,
    May 14, 2021, at https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/north-county-community-news/story/2021-05-14/rotary-club-
    receives-grant-to-finish-military-memorial-wall-project.
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    • the military service of Vista Residences from all military branches.59 Providence City Council in Rhode Island provided monetary assistance in 2019 Providence City Council in Rhode Island provided monetary assistance in 2019
    to the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy for a project to restore Rhode to the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy for a project to restore Rhode
    Island’Island's Soldiers and Sailors Monument.s Soldiers and Sailors Monument.51
    • 60 The City of Norwalk, Connecticut, through its Recreation, Parks, and Cultural The City of Norwalk, Connecticut, through its Recreation, Parks, and Cultural
    Affairs Committee and Veterans Committee, provided funding for the creation of Affairs Committee and Veterans Committee, provided funding for the creation of
    a monument to honor the citya monument to honor the city’'s Purple Heart recipients.s Purple Heart recipients.52
    • 61 In September 2021, the Pensacola City Council in Florida agreed to award funds In September 2021, the Pensacola City Council in Florida agreed to award funds
    for both the creation of a monument honoring women veterans as well as a statue for both the creation of a monument honoring women veterans as well as a statue
    in honor of General Daniel in honor of General Daniel “Chappie”"Chappie" James, the first African American to James, the first African American to
    become a four-star General in the U.S. Air Force.become a four-star General in the U.S. Air Force.53
    62 Nongovernmental Organizations
    In addition to government funding opportunities, private entities may also be a potential source of In addition to government funding opportunities, private entities may also be a potential source of
    funding for military historic preservation and commemoration projects. The following entities are funding for military historic preservation and commemoration projects. The following entities are
    examples of organizations that might provide financial assistance or general support for military-examples of organizations that might provide financial assistance or general support for military-
    related initiatives. This is not an exhaustive list of all possible private funding resources.related initiatives. This is not an exhaustive list of all possible private funding resources.
    Community-based Organizations
    Community-based organizations, such as the Rotary Club, Lions Club, and Kiwanis Club, may be Community-based organizations, such as the Rotary Club, Lions Club, and Kiwanis Club, may be
    able to provide funding for military-related initiatives or serve as fundraising partners, able to provide funding for military-related initiatives or serve as fundraising partners,
    particularly for commemorative projects that seek to honor military personnel and veterans. Refer particularly for commemorative projects that seek to honor military personnel and veterans. Refer
    to the following examples from some community-based organizationsto the following examples from some community-based organizations.
    • :As of May 2022, numerous Lions Club chapters are listed among the donors for a As of May 2022, numerous Lions Club chapters are listed among the donors for a
    veteran veteran monumentsmonument restoration project in Waconia, Michigan. restoration project in Waconia, Michigan.54
    • 63 In 2022, the Lincoln East Rotary Club donated funds to help maintain and In 2022, the Lincoln East Rotary Club donated funds to help maintain and
    enhance the Veterans Memorial Garden in Lincoln, Nebraska.enhance the Veterans Memorial Garden in Lincoln, Nebraska.55
    • 64 In 2020, the Bowling Green chapter of the Kiwanis Club in Ohio donated $5,000 In 2020, the Bowling Green chapter of the Kiwanis Club in Ohio donated $5,000
    for the construction of a Veterans Memorial Plaza in Wood County.56

    51 Providence City Council, “City Council Awards $50K to Help Restore Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Kennedy
    Plaza,” press release, January 24, 2019, at https://council.providenceri.gov/2019/01/24/city-council-awards-50k-to-
    help-restore-soldiers-and-sailors-monument-in-kennedy-plaza/.
    52 Abigail Brone, "Norwalk Secures Funding for Purple Heart Monument at Veteran’s Park," The Hour, September 20,
    2021, at https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Norwalk-secures-funding-for-Purple-Heart-monument-16473771.php.
    53 Jim Little, “Pensacola Agrees to Help Fund Gen. 'Chappie' James Statue and Women Veterans Monument,”
    Pensacola News Journal, September 9, 2021, at
    https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/pensacola/2021/09/09/pensacola-help-fund-chappie-james-statue-and-womens-
    veteran-monument/5776042001/.
    54 Al Lohman, "Work on Monument Progresses as Funding Grows," Sun Patriot Newspapers, May 26, 2022, at
    https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_patriot/community/work-on-monument-progresses-as-funding-
    grows/article_ed07382a-dcf1-11ec-b1c6-3fc33e420920.html.
    55 Maggie Stuckey-Ross, “East Rotary Donates $50K to Veterans Memorial Garden,” Lincoln Journal Star, April 1,
    2022, at https://journalstar.com/niche/neighborhood-extra/east-rotary-donates-50k-to-veterans-memorial-
    garden/article_1cd72219-1bb6-516d-b15b-57178a1f67ca.html. (Note: A subscription is required to access article).
    56 Jan Larson McLaughlin, "BG Kiwanis Club Donates to New Wood County Veterans Memorial," BG Independent
    News    , January 16, 2020, at https://bgindependentmedia.org/bg-kiwanis-club-donates-to-new-wood-county-veterans-
    memorial/.
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    Foundations
    for the construction of a Veterans Memorial Plaza in Wood County.65Foundations Private, corporate, and community foundations are possible sources of nongovernmental funding Private, corporate, and community foundations are possible sources of nongovernmental funding
    for grantseekers. As defined by the Council on Foundations,for grantseekers. As defined by the Council on Foundations,5766 a foundation a foundation “"supports charitable supports charitable
    activities by making grants to unrelated organizations or institutions or to individuals for activities by making grants to unrelated organizations or institutions or to individuals for
    scientific, educational, cultural, religious, or other charitable purposes.scientific, educational, cultural, religious, or other charitable purposes.”58"67 Foundations narrowly Foundations narrowly
    focused on military issues, as well as foundations with broader scopes, may be able to provide focused on military issues, as well as foundations with broader scopes, may be able to provide
    assistance for military-related projects.assistance for military-related projects.
    An example of a foundation with a focus on military initiatives is the Pritzker Military An example of a foundation with a focus on military initiatives is the Pritzker Military
    Foundation, a component of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library.Foundation, a component of the Pritzker Military Museum and Library.5968 This foundation This foundation
    provides grant funding for projects related to preserving and promoting military history and provides grant funding for projects related to preserving and promoting military history and
    supporting servicemembers and veterans.supporting servicemembers and veterans.6069 For For 20212024, the foundation allocated grant funding in , the foundation allocated grant funding in
    numerous areas, including military history, cultural institutions, and historic preservation.numerous areas, including military history, cultural institutions, and historic preservation.61 For
    the latest70 For the application information, visit https://www.pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/apply/ application information, visit https://www.pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/apply/.
    . Grantseekers may also seek funding assistance from foundations that have broader missions, such Grantseekers may also seek funding assistance from foundations that have broader missions, such
    as regional foundations. For example, in 2020 the Carlsbad Community Foundation in New as regional foundations. For example, in 2020 the Carlsbad Community Foundation in New
    Mexico awarded a grant to the Carlsbad Veterans Memorial Park Committee for the purchase of a Mexico awarded a grant to the Carlsbad Veterans Memorial Park Committee for the purchase of a
    Vietnam-era combat helicopter.Vietnam-era combat helicopter.62
    71 For informational resources on foundations, For informational resources on foundations, see “Additional Resources” below.
    see "Additional Resources" below. Humanities Councils
    Humanities councils are independent, nonprofit entities affiliated with the National Endowment Humanities councils are independent, nonprofit entities affiliated with the National Endowment
    for the Humanities to promote the humanities within each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto for the Humanities to promote the humanities within each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto
    Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. To Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. To
    encourage public awareness of the humanities, these councils administer various types of grant encourage public awareness of the humanities, these councils administer various types of grant
    programs.programs.6372 These organizations may provide funding for military-related initiatives. For These organizations may provide funding for military-related initiatives. For
    example, in 2024 the organization Idaho Humanities awarded the Warhawk Air Museum a grant example, in 2024 the organization Idaho Humanities awarded the Warhawk Air Museum a grant
    to support a Global War on Terror exhibit.to support a Global War on Terror exhibit.64
    73 For contact and website information for the humanities councils in each state and territory, visit For contact and website information for the humanities councils in each state and territory, visit
    https://www.neh.gov/about/state-humanities-councilshttps://www.neh.gov/about/state-humanities-councils.

    57 The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association. See more at https://cof.org/about.
    58 Council on Foundations, “Foundation Basics,” at https://cof.org/content/foundation-basics.
    59 See Pritzker Military Museum & Library, at https://www.pritzkermilitary.org/.
    60 Pritzker Military Foundation, “Our Focus,” at https://www.pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/our-focus/.
    61 Pritzker Military Foundation, “Our Grants,” at https://www.pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/our-grants/.
    62 Carlsbad Community Foundation, “Carlsbad Community Foundation Announces Grant Award to Benefit Carlsbad
    Veterans Memorial Park,” press release, June 25, 2020, at https://carlsbadfoundation.org/wp-
    content/uploads/2020/06/Foundation-Announces-Grant-Award-to-Benefit-Carlsbad-Veterans-Memorial-Park.pdf.
    63 NEH, “Office of Federal/State Partnership,” at https://www.neh.gov/divisions/fedstate.
    64 Idaho Humanities, “Idaho Humanities Council Awards $74,837 in Grants in Winter 2024,” press release, March 14,
    2024, at https://idahohumanities.org/idaho-humanities-council-awards-february2024/.
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    . Veterans Service Organizations Veterans Service Organizations
    Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) are “(VSOs) are "organizations that aid and serve veterans, organizations that aid and serve veterans,
    servicemembers, dependents, and survivors.servicemembers, dependents, and survivors.”65"74 For military commemorative initiatives, For military commemorative initiatives,
    grantseekers may wish to reach out to local chapters as potential fundraising partners. For grantseekers may wish to reach out to local chapters as potential fundraising partners. For
    example, a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post in Pawcatuck, Connecticut partnered with the example, a Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post in Pawcatuck, Connecticut partnered with the
    town of Stonington to raise funds for the creation of a veteranstown of Stonington to raise funds for the creation of a veterans’' monument dedicated to the monument dedicated to the
    Stonington residents who have served in the armed forces since World War I.Stonington residents who have served in the armed forces since World War I.66
    75 For more information on VSOs, refer to CRS Report R46412, For more information on VSOs, refer to CRS Report R46412, Veterans Service Organizations
    (VSOs): Frequently Asked Questions    , by Tamar B. Breslauer., by Tamar B. Breslauer.
    Additional Resources
    The following selected resources may help grantseekers identify additional sources of grant The following selected resources may help grantseekers identify additional sources of grant
    funding.funding.
    Candid
    https://candid.org/https://candid.org/
    Candid is an information portal that serves as a gateway to the foundation grantseeking process. Candid is an information portal that serves as a gateway to the foundation grantseeking process.
    Users can identify private funding sources (including national, state, community, and corporate Users can identify private funding sources (including national, state, community, and corporate
    foundations), explore online training modules, and access guidelines on grant writing proposals.foundations), explore online training modules, and access guidelines on grant writing proposals.
    Candid has a network of local libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource Candid has a network of local libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit resource
    centers that provide full public access to their subscription database, centers that provide full public access to their subscription database, The Foundation Directory
    Online    . See their Funding Information Network page toOnline To find a local participating organization, find a local participating organization,
    visit https://candid.org/https://candid.org/improve-your-nonprofit/funding-information-networkresources/candid-near-you/. .
    State Grant Resources (The Grantsmanship Center)
    https://www.tgci.com/funding-sourceshttps://www.tgci.com/funding-sources
    The State Grant Resources tool from the Grantsmanship Center lists the top grantmaking, The State Grant Resources tool from the Grantsmanship Center lists the top grantmaking,
    community, and corporate foundations for each state.community, and corporate foundations for each state.
    Community Foundation Locator (Council on Foundations)
    https://www.cof.org/page/community-foundation-locatorhttps://www.cof.org/page/community-foundation-locator
    The Community Foundation Locator from the Council on Foundations is an interactive map that The Community Foundation Locator from the Council on Foundations is an interactive map that
    allows users to find community foundations across the United States. Community foundations are allows users to find community foundations across the United States. Community foundations are
    grantmaking public charities that operate within a specific geographic area and work to provide grantmaking public charities that operate within a specific geographic area and work to provide
    funding to nonprofit organizations in their communities.67

    65 CRS Report R46412, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs): Frequently Asked Questions, by Tamar B. Breslauer.
    66 VFW, “A ‘Unique Moment’ VFW members help raise funds for Connecticut monument,” press release, March 22,
    2022, at https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2022/3/a-unique-monument and Town of
    Stonington, “Stonington Veterans Monument Project” at https://www.stonington-ct.gov/selectmens-
    office/pages/stonington-veterans-monument-project.
    67 Council on Foundation, “Community Foundations,” at https://www.cof.org/foundation-type/community-foundations-
    taxonomy.
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    funding to nonprofit organizations in their communities.76 Relevant CRS Reports
    The following CRS reports are also freely available to the public at The following CRS reports are also freely available to the public at
    https://https://crsreportswww.congress.gov/.congress.gov/.
    crs-products. CRS Report RL32159, CRS Report RL32159, How to Develop and Write a Grant Proposal, by Maria Kreiser, by Maria Kreiser
    CRS Report RL34012, CRS Report RL34012, Resources for Grantseekers, by Maria Kreiser, by Maria Kreiser

    CRS In Focus IF12910, Searching for Federal Grants: An Overview of Resources, by Maria Kreiser and Kathleen E. Marchsteiner

    CRS Report R45800, CRS Report R45800, The Federal Role in Historic Preservation: An Overview, by Mark K. , by Mark K.
    DeSantis
    DeSantis CRS In Focus IF11329, CRS In Focus IF11329, American Battlefield Protection Program, by Mark K. DeSantis, by Mark K. DeSantis
    CRS Report R46813, CRS Report R46813, Department of Veterans Affairs: Burial Benefits and the National Cemetery
    Administration    , by Scott D. Szymendera and Tamar B. Breslauer68

    68 This CRS report contains information about the VA’s Veterans Cemetery Grant program, which provides assistance
    to states, federally recognized tribes, and U.S. territories for “establishing (or improving) state and tribal veterans
    cemeteries.”
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    Appendix. Administration, by Scott D. Szymendera and Tamar B. Breslauer77 Appendix. State and Territory Grant Programs
    This table contains selected state and territory grant program websites. These websites may This table contains selected state and territory grant program websites. These websites may
    contain information on grant programs that may offer funding assistance for military-related contain information on grant programs that may offer funding assistance for military-related
    initiatives. CRS identified grant program websites from departments and agencies with purposes initiatives. CRS identified grant program websites from departments and agencies with purposes
    related to parks and recreation, natural resources, historic preservation, and other similar entities. related to parks and recreation, natural resources, historic preservation, and other similar entities.
    This table is not a comprehensive list of all state and territory grant program websites.This table is not a comprehensive list of all state and territory grant program websites.
    Table A-1. Selected Grant Resources by State/Territory
    State/
    Territory
    State Government Grant Websites
    AK

    AK

    Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
    http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/grants/index.htmhttp://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/grants/index.htm
    Alaska Office of History and Archaeology
    http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/oha/designations/grants.htmhttp://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/oha/designations/grants.htm

    AL
    AL
    Alabama Historical Commission
    https://ahc.alabama.gov/Resources/grants.aspxhttps://ahc.alabama.gov/Resources/grants.aspx
    AR

    AR

    Arkansas Heritage Division
    https://www.arkansasheritage.com/available-grants/division-of-arkansas-heritage-grantshttps://www.arkansasheritage.com/available-grants/division-of-arkansas-heritage-grants
    Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
    https://www.arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-preservation/about/available-grantshttps://www.arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-preservation/about/available-grants
    Arkansas State Archives
    https://www.arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-state-archives/arkansas-state-archives-about/available-https://www.arkansasheritage.com/arkansas-state-archives/arkansas-state-archives-about/available-
    grants
    AS
    grants

    AS

    American Samoa Historic Preservation Office**
    Executive Offices of the GovernorExecutive Offices of the Governor
    AS Government/Historic Preservation OfficeAS Government/Historic Preservation Office
    Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799
    Phone: 684-699-2316Phone: 684-699-2316
    AZ

    AZ

     Arizona State Parks and Trails
    https://azstateparks.com/grants/https://azstateparks.com/grants/

    CA
    CA
    California Department of Parks and Recreation
    https://www.parks.ca.gov/https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=29752
    ?page_id=29752 California Natural Resources Agency
    https://resources.ca.gov/grantshttps://resources.ca.gov/grants
    California Office of Historic Preservation
    https://ohp.parks.ca.gov/https://ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=1073
    CO
    ?page_id=1073

    CO

     Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department
    https://cpw.state.co.us/https://cpw.state.co.us/aboutus/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx
    grant-programs History Colorado
    https://www.historycolorado.org/grants-incentiveshttps://www.historycolorado.org/grants-incentives

    CT
    CT
    Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
    https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Historic-Preservation/02_Review_Funding_Opportunities/Grant-https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Historic-Preservation/02_Review_Funding_Opportunities/Grant-
    Opportunities/Opportunities/
    DC

    DC

     District of Columbia Office of Planning
    https://planning.dc.gov/page/https://planning.dc.gov/page/preservation-grants

    DE

    Delaware Heritage Commission    preservation-grants
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    State/
    Territory
    State Government Grant Websites
    DE
    Delaware Heritage Commission
    https://heritage.delaware.gov/grants/https://heritage.delaware.gov/grants/
    Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation
    https://https://www.destateparks.com/destateparks.com/Know/Grants
    FL
    grants/

    FL

     Florida Department of Environmental Protection
    https://floridadep.gov/https://floridadep.gov/Grants
    lands/land-and-recreation-grantsFlorida Division of Historical Resources
    https://dos.https://dos.myflorida.com/fl.gov/historical/grants/historical/grants/
    GA

    GA

     Georgia Department of Community Affairs
    https://https://www.dca.ga.gov/georgia-historic-preservation-division/tax-incentives-grants/georgia-heritage-
    grant-0
    dca.georgia.gov/community-assistance/historic-preservation Georgia Department of Natural Resources
    https://gadnr.org/grantshttps://gadnr.org/grants
    GU

    GU

     Guam State Historic Preservation Office
    https://historicguam.net/https://historicguam.net/
    HI
    Hawai‘

    HI

    Hawai'    i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts
    https://sfca.hawaii.gov/grants/https://sfca.hawaii.gov/grants/

    IA

    State Historical Society of Iowahttps://history.iowa.gov/resources/caretakers-historic-information/local-history-network/toolkits/grant-funding
    IA
    Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs
    https://iowaculture.gov/about-us/about/grants
    Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    https://www.iowadnr.gov/https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/Grants-Other-Funding
    ID
    about/grants-funding

    ID

    Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
    https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/grants-and-funding/https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/grants-and-funding/
    Idaho State Historical Society
    https://history.idaho.gov/grants/https://history.idaho.gov/grants/
    IL

    IL

    Illinois Department of Natural Resources
    https://www2.il inois.gov/dnr/grants/Pages/default.aspx
    IN
    https://dnr.illinois.gov/grants.html

    IN

     Indiana Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology
    https://www.in.gov/dnr/historic-preservation/financial-assistance/https://www.in.gov/dnr/historic-preservation/financial-assistance/
    Indiana Division of Outdoor Recreation
    https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/recreation/grants/https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/recreation/grants/
    KS

    KS

     Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks
    https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/https://ksoutdoors.com/KDWP-Info/Grants
    Grants Kansas Historical Society
    https://www.kshs.org/https://www.kshs.org/p/p/kansas-historical-society-grants/kansas-historical-society-grants/18575
    KY
    18575

    KY

     Kentucky Historical Society
    https://history.ky.gov/participate/support-local-historyhttps://history.ky.gov/participate/support-local-history

    LA
    LA
    Louisiana Office of Cultural Development
    https://www.crt.state.la.us/cultural-development/historic-preservation/grants/indexhttps://www.crt.state.la.us/cultural-development/historic-preservation/grants/index
    Louisiana Office of State Parks
    https://www.lastateparks.com/grant-opportunities-for-outdoor-recreationhttps://www.lastateparks.com/grant-opportunities-for-outdoor-recreation

    MA
    MA
    Massachusetts State Historic Records Advisory Board
    https://www.sec.state.ma.us/https://www.sec.state.ma.us/arc/arcshrab/shrab-grants-and-programs.htm
    divisions/archives/shrab/shrab-grants.htm Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
    https://www.mass.gov/land-and-recreation-grants-loanshttps://www.mass.gov/land-and-recreation-grants-loans
    Massachusetts Historical Commission
    https://www.sec.state.ma.us/https://www.sec.state.ma.us/mhc/mhcmppf/mppfidx.htm
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    State/
    Territory
    State Government Grant Websites
    ME
    divisions/mhc/grants/grants-overview.htm

    ME

     Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands
    https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/grants/index.shtmlhttps://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/grants/index.shtml
    Maine Historic Preservation Commission
    https://www.maine.gov/mhpc/programs/https://www.maine.gov/mhpc/programs/grants
    MD
    grants

    MD

    Maryland Department of Natural Resources
    https://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/grantsandloans.aspxhttps://dnr.maryland.gov/Pages/grantsandloans.aspx
    Maryland Historical Trust
    https://mht.maryland.gov/Pages/funding/grants.aspxhttps://mht.maryland.gov/Pages/funding/grants.aspx
    MH

    MH

     Marshall Islands State Historic Preservation Office
    Phone: 011-692-625-4642 Phone: 011-692-625-4642
    Email: rmihpo@ntamar.net
    MI
    Email: [email protected]

    MI

     Michigan Department of Natural Resources
    https://www.michigan.gov/https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/buy-and-apply/grants

    MN

    dnr/0,4570,7-350-79134_81684---,00.html
    MN
    Minnesota Department of Administration
    https://mn.gov/admin/government/grants/arts-cultural-heritage-fund/competitive-grants/https://mn.gov/admin/government/grants/arts-cultural-heritage-fund/competitive-grants/
    Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
    https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/index.htmlhttps://www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/index.html
    MO

    MO

     Missouri State Parks
    https://mostateparks.com/https://mostateparks.com/page/grant-opportunities

    MP

    page/55065/outdoor-recreation-grants
    MP
    Northern Marianas Islands Department of Community and Cultural Affairs
    http://dccahttps://opd.gov.mp/.gov.mp/
    MS
    library/agency/department-of-community-cultural-affairs.html

    MS

    Mississippi Department of Archives and History
    https://www.mdah.ms.gov/historic-preservation/preservation-planning-development#grantshttps://www.mdah.ms.gov/historic-preservation/preservation-planning-development#grants
    Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
    https://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/outdoor-recreational-grants/https://www.mdwfp.com/parks-destinations/outdoor-recreational-grants/
    MT

    MT

     Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
    https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/
    Montana Historical Society
    https://mhs.mt.gov/Shpo/RMRH/https://mhs.mt.gov/Shpo/RMRH/

    NC
    NC
    North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
    https://www.dncr.nc.gov/programs-services/grants-opportunitieshttps://www.dncr.nc.gov/programs-services/grants-opportunities
    North Carolina State Historic Preservation Office
    https://www.hpo.nc.gov/grants-historic-preservation-projectshttps://www.hpo.nc.gov/grants-historic-preservation-projects

    ND
    ND
    North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
    https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/business/grantshttps://www.parkrec.nd.gov/business/grants
    North Dakota State Historical Society
    https://www.history.nd.gov/hp/grants.htmlhttps://www.history.nd.gov/hp/grants.html

    NE
    NE
    Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
    http https://outdoornebraska.gov/://outdoornebraska.gov/grants/
    NH
    about/community-resources/grants/

    NH

     New Hampshire Division of Historical Resources
    https://www.https://www.nh.gov/nhdhr/grants/
    nhdhr.dncr.nh.gov/grants-incentives New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation
    https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/find-a-trail/https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/find-a-trail/grants
    NJ
    grants

    NJ

     New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
    https://https://www.nj.gov/dep/grantandloanprograms/
    dep.nj.gov/grantandloanprograms/ New Jersey Historic Trust
    https://www.nj.gov/dca/njht/programs/overview/https://www.nj.gov/dca/njht/programs/overview/
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    State/
    Territory
    State Government Grant Websites
    NM

    NM

     New Mexico Historic Preservation Division
    http https://www.nmhistoricpreservation.org/programs/://www.nmhistoricpreservation.org/programs/grants.html
    NV

    NV

     Nevada State Historic Preservation Office
    https://shpo.nv.gov/homepage/commission-for-cultural-centers-and-historic-preservation-ccchphttps://shpo.nv.gov/homepage/commission-for-cultural-centers-and-historic-preservation-ccchp
    Nevada Division of State Parks
    http://parks.nv.gov/about/grant-programshttp://parks.nv.gov/about/grant-programs
    NY
    New

    NY

    New     York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
    https://parks.ny.gov/https://parks.ny.gov/grants/grant-programs.aspx
    OH
    grants

    OH

     Ohio History Connection
    https://www.ohiohistory.org/https://www.ohiohistory.org/preserve/local-history-services/history-fund
    preserving-ohio/ohio-history-fund-grant/ Ohio Department of Natural Resources
    https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/buy-and-apply/apply-for-grants/https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/buy-and-apply/apply-for-grants/grants
    OK
    grants

    OK

     Oklahoma Historical Society
    https://www.okhistory.org/https://www.okhistory.org/about/grants

    OR

    about/grants
    OR
    Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
    https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/gra/pages/gra-overview.aspxhttps://www.oregon.gov/oprd/gra/pages/gra-overview.aspx

    PA
    PA
    Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
    https://www.https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Grants/Pages/default.aspx
    pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/programs-and-services/grants Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
    https://www.https://www.phmc.pa.gov/Preservation/Grants-Funding/Pages/default.aspx
    PR
    pa.gov/agencies/phmc/historic-preservation/grants-and-funding

    PR

     Puerto Rico State Historic Preservation Office*
    * P.O. Box 9023935P.O. Box 9023935
    San Juan, PR 00902-3935San Juan, PR 00902-3935
    Phone: 787-721-3737Phone: 787-721-3737
    RI

    RI

     Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
    http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/planning/grants/
    https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/planning-development/grant-opportunities Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission
    https://preservation.ri.gov/https://preservation.ri.gov/preserve-protect/financial-assistance/grants
    SC
    tools-resources/funding-options/grants

    SC

     South Carolina Department of Archives and History
    https://scdah.sc.gov/historic-preservation/programs/grantshttps://scdah.sc.gov/historic-preservation/programs/grants
    South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism
    https://www.scprt.com/https://www.scprt.com/grants
    SD
    grants

    SD

    South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks
    https://gfp.sd.gov/partnerships/https://gfp.sd.gov/partnerships/
    South Dakota State Historical Society
    https://history.sd.gov/preservation/fundingopportunities.aspx https://history.sd.gov/preservation/fundingopportunities.aspx
    TN

    TN

     Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
    https://www.tn.gov/https://www.tn.gov/environment/about-tdec/grants.html environment/program-areas/res-recreation-educational-services/res-recreation-
    educational-services-grants0.html
    Tennessee Historical Commission
    https://www.tn.gov/historicalcommission/federal-programs.htmlhttps://www.tn.gov/historicalcommission/federal-programs.html
    TX

    TX

    Texas Historical Commission
    https://thc.texas.gov/preserve/grants-tax-credits-and-fundinghttps://thc.texas.gov/preserve/grants-tax-credits-and-funding
    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
    https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/grants/

    UT

    grants/
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    Territory
    State Government Grant Websites
    UT
    Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board
    https://ushrab.org/guidelines/https://ushrab.org/guidelines/
    Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation
    https://recreation.utah.gov/grants/https://recreation.utah.gov/grants/

    VA
    VA
    Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
    https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/grants-fundinghttps://www.dcr.virginia.gov/grants-funding
    Virginia Department of Historic Resources
    https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/https://www.dhr.virginia.gov/grants/
    VI
    programs/grants-funding-opportunities/

    VI

    Virgin Islands State Historic Preservation Office
    https://dpnr.vi.gov/state-historic-preservation-office/https://dpnr.vi.gov/state-historic-preservation-office/

    VT
    VT
    Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development
    Development https://accd.vermont.gov/historic-preservation/fundinghttps://accd.vermont.gov/historic-preservation/funding
    Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation, Agency of Natural Resources
    https://fpr.vermont.gov/https://fpr.vermont.gov/about/grants

    WA

    about/grants
    WA
    Washington Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
    https://dahp.wa.gov/grants-and-funding/https://dahp.wa.gov/grants-and-funding/grants-contracts
    grants Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
    https://rco.wa.gov/recreation-and-conservation-office-grants/https://rco.wa.gov/recreation-and-conservation-office-grants/

    WI
    WI
    Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
    https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/aid/Grants.htmlhttps://dnr.wisconsin.gov/aid/Grants.html

    WV
    WV
    West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History
    https://wvculture.org/agencies/archives-and-history/grants-providedhttps://wvculture.org/agencies/archives-and-history/grants-provided
    WY

    WY

     Wyoming Department of StateState Parks & Cultural Resources
    https://wyospcr.wyo.gov/index.php/https://wyospcr.wyo.gov/index.php/administration/grants
    grants Source: Table compiled by CRS from various state and territory government websites and the National Park Table compiled by CRS from various state and territory government websites and the National Park
    Service website Service website “"State Historic Preservation Offices.State Historic Preservation Offices.”
    " Notes: For states or territories where no grants program website was identified, the website or contact For states or territories where no grants program website was identified, the website or contact
    information of the State Historic Preservation Office is provided.information of the State Historic Preservation Office is provided.
    * Indicates that the contact information was identified from the National Conference of State Historic * Indicates that the contact information was identified from the National Conference of State Historic
    Preservation Officers at https://ncshpo.org/Preservation Officers at https://ncshpo.org/directory/. directory/.

    Author Information

    Carly A. Miller

    Research Librarian


    Acknowledgments
    The following CRS analysts and librarians provided valuable contributions to this report:The following CRS analysts and librarians provided valuable contributions to this report:
    Tamar Breslauer, Senior Research Librarian, Domestic Social Policy (DSPTamar Breslauer, Senior Research Librarian, Domestic Social Policy (DSP)
    Abigail Coupe, Research Assistant, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade (FDT)
    ) Carol Davis, former Senior Research Librarian, DSPCarol Davis, former Senior Research Librarian, DSP
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    Military Memorials, Monuments, and Museums: Selected Funding Resources

    Mark DeSantis, Analyst in Natural Resources Policy, Resources, Science and Industry (RSI)Mark DeSantis, Analyst in Natural Resources Policy, Resources, Science and Industry (RSI)
    R. Sam Garrett, Specialist in American National Government, Government and Finance (G&F)R. Sam Garrett, Specialist in American National Government, Government and Finance (G&F)
    Maria Kreiser, Senior Research Librarian, G&FMaria Kreiser, Senior Research Librarian, G&F
    Jennifer Manning, Senior Research Librarian, G&FJennifer Manning, Senior Research Librarian, G&F
    Heather Salazar, former Analyst in Veterans Policy, DSPHeather Salazar, former Analyst in Veterans Policy, DSP
    Barbara Salazar Torreon, Barbara Salazar Torreon, former Senior Research Librarian, Senior Research Librarian, FDT

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    Footnotes

    1.

    For further information on commemorative memorials, see CRS Report R45741, Memorials and Commemorative Works Outside Washington, DC: Background, Federal Role, and Options for Congress, by Jacob R. Straus and Laura B. Comay.

    2.

    NEH, "About the National Endowment for the Humanities," https://www.neh.gov/about.

    3.

    NEH, "NEH Announces $34.79 Million for 97 Humanities Projects," August 1, 2025, https://www.neh.gov/news/neh-announces-3479-million-97-humanities-projects.

    4.

    NEH, "Sailors Speak: The Impact of War on Naval Veterans, their Families, and the Country," 2021, https://apps.neh.gov/publicquery/AwardDetail.aspx?gn=AV-279609-21.

    5.

    NEH, "Little Stories of the Great War: Ohioans in World War I," 2015, https://apps.neh.gov/publicquery/AwardDetail.aspx?gn=PW-228244-15.

    6.

    NEH, "About the National Endowment for the Humanities," https://www.neh.gov/about.

    7.

    NPS, "American Battlefield Protection Program: What We Do," https://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/whatwedo.htm.

    8.

    NPS, "American Battlefield Protection Program: What We Do," https://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/whatwedo.htm.

    9.

    NPS, "American Battlefield Protection Program: Apply for Grants," https://www.nps.gov/orgs/2287/apply-for-grants.htm.

    10.

    The JACS grant program was authorized by Congress in 2006 (P.L. 109-441).

    11.

    NPS, "Japanese American Confinement Sites Grant Program," https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1379/index.htm.

    12.

    See P.L. 109-441. The 10 War Relocation Authority sites are Gila River, Granada, Heart Mountain, Jerome, Manzanar, Minidoka, Poston, Rohwer, Topaz, and Tule Lake.

    13.

    NPS, "National Park Service commemorates Asian American, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, announces $3.15 million in grants to preserve and interpret World War II Japanese American Confinement Sites," press release, May 19, 2021, https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/aanhpi_2021.htm.

    14.

    See P.L. 109-441.

    15.

    The Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Grants were authorized by Congress in 2023 (P.L. 117-328).

    16.

    NPS, "Norman Y. Mineta Japanese American Confinement Education Grants," updated November 21, 2025, https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1379/jace-grants.htm.

    17.

    NPS, "JACE Grant Project Summaries," updated November 21, 2025, https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1379/2025-jace-grant-project-summaries.htm.

    18.

    In this context, a Japanese American organization is defined as "a private nonprofit organization within the United States established to promote the understanding and appreciation of the ethnic and cultural diversity of the United States by illustrating the Japanese American experience throughout the history of the United States." See P.L. 117-328.

    19.

    NPS, "Maritime Heritage Grants," updated December 14, 2023, https://www.nps.gov/subjects/maritimeheritage/maritime-heritage-grants.htm.

    20. For a list of SHPOs, see https://ncshpo.org/directory/. 21. See https://savingplaces.org/. 22.

    NPS, "Maritime Heritage Grants: General Grant Information," updated March 5, 2025, https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1220/nmhg-general-information.htm.

    23.

    NPS, "Maritime Heritage Grants: FAQs," updated January 8, 2025, https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1220/maritime-heritage-grant-faqs.htm.

    24.

    NPS, "Maritime Heritage Grants: Current and Past Recipients," updated July 30, 2024, https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1220/nmhg-grant-recipients.htm. Project information is located in the interactive map titled "Previously Funded Projects."

    25.

    The Save America's Treasures grant program is authorized under 54 U.S.C. Ch. 3089.

    26.

    NPS, "Save America's Treasures Grants," https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/save-americas-treasures-grants.htm.

    27.

    NPS, "Save America's Treasures Grants," https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/save-americas-treasures-grants.htm.

    28.

    NPS, "National Park Service and Partner Agencies Announce $15.5 million in Save America's Treasures Grants," press release, September 10, 2021, https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/sat-grant-2021.htm.

    29.

    To search for federally recognized tribes, visit https://www.bia.gov/service/tribal-leaders-directory/federally-recognized-tribes.

    30.

    NPS, "Save America's Treasures Application Information," https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/sat-grant-info.htm.

    31.

    The National Register of Historic Places (or National Register) stands as the United States' "official list" of properties significant in "American history, architecture, archeology, engineering and culture" (54 U.S.C. §302101). The National Register is maintained by the Department of the Interior (DOI) and in particular by NPS under the authority of NHPA, as amended.

    32.

    NPS, "Underrepresented Community Grants," https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/underrepresented-community-grants.htm.

    33.

    IMLS, "Virginia Department of Military Affairs (Virginia National Guard Museum)," https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/ma-35-19-0144-19.

    34.

    IMLS, "Boston Athenaeum," https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/ma-30-18-0320-18.

    35.

    IMLS, "Buffalo Soldiers National Museum," https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/mh-00-18-0011-18.

    36.

    IMLS, "Native American/Native Hawaiian Museums Services Program," https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/native-american-native-hawaiian-museum-services.

    37.

    IMLS, "Chickaloon Native Village," https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded/mn-245530-oms-20.

    38.

    NPS, "Save American's Treasures Grants," https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/save-americas-treasures-grants.htm.

    39.

    See Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, "SHRAB Grants and Programs," https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/archives/shrab/shrab-grants.htm.

    40.

    See Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, "Tennessee Wars Commission," https://www.tn.gov/environment/about-tdec/grants/thc.html.

    41.

    The Texas Historical Commission supports projects related to preserving Texas military history but may not necessarily offer grants. See https://thc.texas.gov/learn/military-history.

    42.

    Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, "The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Awards More Than $2 Million In Grants to Museums, Historical Organizations, Local Governments and Academic Institutions," press release, December 8, 2021, https://www.pa.gov/agencies/phmc/newsroom/the-pennsylvania-historical—museum-commission-awards-more-than-2-million-in-grants-to-museums-historical-organizations-local-governments-and-academic-institutions0.

    43.

    Florida Division of Historical Resources, "Special Category Historic Preservation Grants FY2023 Final Ranking Project List," https://files.floridados.gov/media/704898/fy2023-sc-ranking-list.pdf.

    44. Janell Tuttle, "USHRAB Grants Help Museums Organize Collections," Utah Division of Archives and Records Service, May 3, 2018, https://archives.utah.gov/2018/05/03/ushrab-grants-help-museums/. 45. Justus O'Neil, "The Indiana Destination Development Corporation Awards $450,000 Through Nine Grants," VisitIndiana.com, March 8, 2024, https://www.visitindiana.com/articles/post/the-indiana-destination-development-corporation-awards-450000-through-nine-grants/. 46.

    Empire State Development, "Our Mission Statement," https://esd.ny.gov/about-us.

    47.

    Regional Economic Development Councils, "Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park Improvement Capital," https://regionalcouncils.ny.gov/cfa/project/255824.

    48.

    Veterans Memorial Hall and Museum, "Illinois Department of Natural Resources Public Museum Capital Grants Program Awards Veterans Memorial Hall $192,000," press release, November 19, 2020, http://veteransmemorialhall.com/news/21/illinois-department-of-natural-resources-public-museum-capital-grants-program-awards-veterans-memorial-hall-192-000.

    49.

    For further information on commemorative memorials, see CRS Report R45741, Memorials and Commemorative Works Outside Washington, DC: Background, Federal Role, and Options for Congress, by Jacob R. Straus and Laura B. Comay.

    50. Cathy Free, "New Monument Honors Service of Black Americans in 12 U.S. Wars," Washington Post, October 6, 2022, https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/10/06/buffalo-monument-black-veterans/. 51. Alaska State Office of Veterans Affairs, "Veterans Memorial Endowment Fund," https://veterans.alaska.gov/endowment-fund/. 52.

    Massachusetts State Historic Records Advisory Board, "SHRAB Grants and Programs," https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/archives/shrab/shrab-grants.htm.

    53. Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, "New Veterans Memorials and Commemorations RFP and Grant Opportunity," press release, December 18, 2024, https://mn.gov/mdva/blog/?id=1066-661547. For information on grants from the Minnesota Department of Administration, visit https://mn.gov/admin/government/grants/. 54.

    Oregon Heritage, "Grants," https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx.

    55.

    Laura Place, "Veterans Memorial Park to be renovated with $2 million state parks grant," Santa Maria Times, March 9, 2020, https://santamariatimes.com/news/local/veterans-memorial-park-to-be-renovated-with-2-million-state-parks-grant/article_47a23e01-92c4-554f-b4ff-158db13afd08.html.

    56.

    Bamberg County Government, "Bamberg County Citizens Work Together to Create Veterans Memorial Park," press release, December 3, 2018, https://www.bambergcounty.sc.gov/news/bamberg-county-citizens-work-together-create-veterans-memorial-park.

    57. Seneca County Government, "Attica Veterans Memorial Development to Get $83,380 Grant," press release, November 19, 2019, https://senecacountyohio.gov/3036-2/. 58.

    Connecticut Office of the Governor, "Governor Lamont Approves $31.3 Million in State Grants to 77 Small Towns for Infrastructure Improvements," press release, September 19, 2022, https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2022/09-2022/governor-lamont-approves-state-grants-to-77-towns-for-infrastructure-improvements?language=en_US.

    59.

    Linda McIntosh, "Rotary Club Receives Grant to Finish Military Memorial Wall Project," The San Diego Tribune, May 14, 2021, https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/north-county-community-news/story/2021-05-14/rotary-club-receives-grant-to-finish-military-memorial-wall-project.

    60. Providence City Council, "City Council Awards $50K to Help Restore Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Kennedy Plaza," press release, January 24, 2019, https://council.providenceri.gov/2019/01/24/city-council-awards-50k-to-help-restore-soldiers-and-sailors-monument-in-kennedy-plaza/. 61.

    Abigail Brone, "Norwalk Secures Funding for Purple Heart Monument at Veteran's Park," The Hour, September 20, 2021, https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Norwalk-secures-funding-for-Purple-Heart-monument-16473771.php.

    62. Jim Little, "Pensacola Agrees to Help Fund Gen. 'Chappie' James Statue and Women Veterans Monument," Pensacola News Journal, September 9, 2021, https://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/pensacola/2021/09/09/pensacola-help-fund-chappie-james-statue-and-womens-veteran-monument/5776042001/. 63.

    Al Lohman, "Work on Monument Progresses as Funding Grows," Sun Patriot Newspapers, May 26, 2022, https://www.hometownsource.com/sun_patriot/community/work-on-monument-progresses-as-funding-grows/article_ed07382a-dcf1-11ec-b1c6-3fc33e420920.html.

    64.

    Maggie Stuckey-Ross, "East Rotary Donates $50K to Veterans Memorial Garden," Lincoln Journal Star, April 1, 2022, https://journalstar.com/niche/neighborhood-extra/east-rotary-donates-50k-to-veterans-memorial-garden/article_1cd72219-1bb6-516d-b15b-57178a1f67ca.html. (Note: A subscription is required to access article).

    65. Jan Larson McLaughlin, "BG Kiwanis Club Donates to New Wood County Veterans Memorial," BG Independent News, January 16, 2020, https://bgindependentmedia.org/bg-kiwanis-club-donates-to-new-wood-county-veterans-memorial/. 66.

    The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association. See more at https://cof.org/about.

    67.

    Council on Foundations, "Foundation Basics," https://cof.org/content/foundation-basics.

    68. See Pritzker Military Museum & Library, https://www.pritzkermilitary.org/. 69. Pritzker Military Foundation, "Our Focus," https://www.pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/our-focus/. 70. Pritzker Military Foundation, "Our Grants," https://www.pritzkermilitaryfoundation.org/our-grants/. 71.

    Carlsbad Community Foundation, "Carlsbad Community Foundation Announces Grant Award to Benefit Carlsbad Veterans Memorial Park," press release, June 25, 2020, https://carlsbadfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Foundation-Announces-Grant-Award-to-Benefit-Carlsbad-Veterans-Memorial-Park.pdf.

    72.

    NEH, "Division of Federal/State Partnership," https://www.neh.gov/divisions/fedstate.

    73. Idaho Humanities, "Idaho Humanities Council Awards $74,837 in Grants in Winter 2024," press release, March 14, 2024, https://idahohumanities.org/idaho-humanities-council-awards-february2024/. 74.

    CRS Report R46412, Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs): Frequently Asked Questions, by Tamar B. Breslauer.

    75.

    VFW, "A 'Unique Moment' VFW members help raise funds for Connecticut monument," press release, March 22, 2022, https://www.vfw.org/media-and-events/latest-releases/archives/2022/3/a-unique-monument; and Town of Stonington, "Stonington Veterans Monument Project" https://www.stonington-ct.gov/selectmens-office/pages/stonington-veterans-monument-project.

    76.

    Council on Foundation, "Community Foundations," https://cof.org/foundation-type/community-foundations.

    77.

    This CRS report contains information about the VA's Veterans Cemetery Grant program, which provides assistance to states, federally recognized tribes, and U.S. territories for "establishing (or improving) state and tribal veterans cemeteries."

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