Resources

Important: this budget template must be used for your project budget. You can download it at the link below.

BUDGET TEMPLATE

See a sample and learn more about how to fill out the project budget here.

Applicants are welcome to use the Logic Model Template to assist with project development. Please note that the logic model template is designed for planning purposes and is not a required document for final proposal submission.

Important: These copies are for review and planning only. Grant applications MUST be submitted via the online grant portal. Applications will not be accepted by mail or email.

• Project Grant Application Copy
• Mini Grant Application Copy

Project Grants are required to complete a Midpoint report during their grant cycle. This report is designed to assess your progress, and any support the organization may require to successfully complete the grant project. Midpoint reports will be sent to grant project managers via email.

All grant recipients are required to submit a final report at the conclusion of their grant cycle. These copies are for review and planning only. Final grant reports must be submitted via the online grant portal. Reports will not be accepted by mail or email. Contact your LHS coach for more information.

• Project Grant Final Report Copy
• Mini Grant Final Report Copy

Note: To access the recording, you will be asked to enter your first and last name, as well as your email address.

HERITAGE SUPPORT GRANT OVERVIEW WEBINARS
These free recorded webinars provide an overview of the grant process.

Heritage Support Grants Overview (33 minutes)
This webinar provides an overview of the Heritage Support Grant program, looking at the types of grants, process and priorities, as well as a tour of the online grant portal. See the slides in a PDF format.

Project Grants (41 minutes)
This webinar provides an overview of the Project Grants, looking at the application questions. See the slides in a PDF format.

Mini Grants (29 minutes)
This webinar provides an overview of the Mini Grants, looking at the application questions. See the slides in a PDF format.

ETHICS AND STANDARDS WEBINAR
Ethics and Standards for Heritage Organizations (13 minutes)
This webinar provides an overview of the ethics and standards that heritage organizations are expected to follow as they carry out their work. Recorded February 2020.

FUNDRAISING MINI WEBINARS
Watch these quick webinars for tips on general fundraising for heritage organizations.

Case for Support (9 minutes)
This webinar explains the process for building an organization’s case for support and using that case to make an elevator pitch.

Constituent Record Management (9 minutes)
This webinar describes how an organization can create a donor relationship database, including necessary data and potential systems for nonprofits of all sizes.

Cultivation (8 minutes)
This webinar will detail relationship-building strategies an organization can implement in the fundraising program.

Donor Visits (11 minutes)
This webinar will provide ways to structure donor meetings to build strong relationships and successful solicitation strategies.

Finding Your Best Donors (11 minutes)
This webinar looks at the ways to qualify your donors in order to find your organization’s best donors.

The Fundraising Cycle (11 minutes)
This webinar details the five-step relationship cycle that is inherent in fundraising.

This document defines common fundraising terms used in the Heritage Support Grants program.

This glossary of collections care, conservation and preservation terms was created for the Hoosier Heritage Alliance.

It is expected that that the applicant organization will have or will obtain the requisite professional expertise to carry out the proposed project. Projects will adhere to or help the organization to meet accepted professional standards. We’ve gathered links to the standards for collections, historical society and museum management, preservation, volunteer programs and more.

For inquiries regarding Heritage Support Grants, contact us at  grants@indianahistory.org or (317) 234-0170.