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Review Process
Applications will be reviewed by external grant panels comprised of history and museum professionals, as well as representatives from the IHS Local History Partners program.*
When writing your application, it is important to consider what reviewers will be looking for in a successful grant.
You can view lists of past grant awardees here.
* Reviewing grants is often an effective way to learn what makes a good fundraising argument. To offer this perspective, IHS will invite Local History Partners to serve on review panels.
See the review form and rubric that is used to assess grant proposals.
Applications will be assessed on the following criteria:
- Fit with funding priorities
- Need and case for support
- Institutional readiness
- Project design and implementation
- Project budget
- Intended results, evaluation and sustainability
For inquiries regarding Heritage Support Grants, contact us at grants@indianahistory.org or (317) 234-0170.
Heritage Support Grants
