For
Immediate Release:
August
3, 2020
County seeks 2021
applicants for two history grants
September virtual workshop sessions
set for both grants
FREEHOLD,
NJ – The Monmouth County Historical Commission has released its 2021 grant
applications for the History Regrant Program and the Historical Preservation
Grant Program. The Historical Commission will offer separate, virtual workshops to explain the application process to eligible,
nonprofit organizations or municipalities.
“Each
year, I eagerly await both the History Regrant and Historical Preservation
Grant Programs as Monmouth County and its residents are dedicated to the
preservation of historic structures,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison
to the Historical Commission. “On behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, I
proudly support these grants, which help fund history-related programs where
residents and visitors can learn about the County’s rich history while
appreciating the grantees’ commitment to preserving historic structures.”
Two types
of grants are available through the 2021 Regrant Program: General Operating
Support for overall functioning costs or Special Project funding for local
history projects and programs that are open and accessible to the public.
The
deadline to declare your intent to apply to the Monmouth County History Regrant
Program is October 2, with the completed application due on October 30.
Historical Preservation Grant applications are due on November 6. Further information and
applications for the History
Regrant Program and the Historical Preservation
Grant Program can be found at www.visitmonmouth.com.
The
workshop for the Monmouth County History Regrant Program is scheduled for 7
p.m. on Monday, September 14. Due to COVID-19, the Regrant Program Workshop
will be conducted remotely via Cisco WebEx. The workshop for the Historical
Preservation Grant Program will also be held remotely at 6 p.m. on Monday,
September 21 via Cisco WebEx. Participants must register for the link to the
workshops by contacting Executive Director John Fabiano at john.fabiano@co.monmouth.nj.us.
The 2021 History Regrant
Program is made possible with funds provided by the New Jersey Historical
Commission, a Division of the NJ Department of State. The goal of the program
is to strengthen local history organizations, inspire projects to preserve and
contribute to the local historic record and increase public awareness and
participation in local history programming.
The 2021 Monmouth County Historic Preservation Grant Program is funded by
ongoing support from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
The Monmouth County Historical Commission was established by the Board of
Chosen Freeholders in August 1988 for the preservation and conservation of
Monmouth County history. The Commission’s principal programs provide grants,
maintain historic buildings and support history programming to preserve
Monmouth County’s rich and diverse historic legacy.
For more information, go
to www.visitmonmouth.com.
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