Press Release
August 27, 2024
Contact: Nicole Harvey
Oklahoma Historical Society
Office: 405-522-5202
nicole.harvey@history.ok.gov
www.okhistory.org/grants
Oklahoma Historical Society Announces Application Opening Date for Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will open applications for the 2024/2025 grant cycle of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program on Monday, September 2. This grants-in-aid program will set aside $600,000 to award grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to municipal, county, or tribal governments; not-for-profit historical organizations; and support groups for these entities. All not-for-profit applicants must be registered and in good standing with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. The grants will be specific to four categories: collections, exhibits, programs and capacity building.
The online application process will open on Monday, September 2, and close on Friday, November 1, at 5 p.m. Draft applications are due Monday, October 7, for applicants wishing to receive optional draft application feedback. Award announcements will be made in late January 2025.
“The Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program continues to make a significant impact on our local communities,” said Nicole Harvey, director of strategic initiatives and grants administrator for the OHS. “As we enter our sixth year of funding, this program remains dedicated to empowering local and tribal governments, as well as historical organizations, to preserve and celebrate Oklahoma’s rich heritage. This initiative is crucial in ensuring that the stories and histories of our state are preserved for future generations.”
Online workshops to inform the public about this program are scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, at 1 p.m. and Monday, September 9, at 3 p.m. To see the program’s official rules and sign up for the online workshops, please visit okhistory.org/grants or contact Nicole Harvey at 405-522-5202 or grants@history.ok.gov.
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit www.okhistory.org.
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