SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The next regional round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s New York State Historic Marker Grant Program is now open. Markers funded through this program commemorate historic people, places, things or events in New York State within the timeframe of 1683 to 1925.
Markers benefit communities in several ways, including educating the public, encouraging pride of place and promoting historic tourism. The current grant round is open in the following counties: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Schuyler, Tioga and Tompkins (Region 10); Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates (Region 11); and Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming (Region 12).
Pomeroy Foundation marker grants are available to local, state and federal government entities, tribal nations, nonprofit academic institutions, and 501(c)(3) organizations in New York State. Those interested in applying for a marker grant must submit an online Letter of Intent (LOI) to verify primary sources by Monday, Feb. 24. Primary source documentation is necessary to support the marker text. Grants fund the cost of a cast aluminum marker, pole and shipping. Final applications are due by Monday, March 31, 2025.
To apply for a marker during the current grant round, review application requirements, or view the complete grant schedule by region, visit: https://www.wgpfoundation.org/history/nys-historic-markers/
Since 2006, the Pomeroy Foundation has fully funded more than 1,100 markers through this program across all 62 New York State counties. Other signature marker grant programs available in New York include Hungry for History®, Legends & Lore®, Historic Transportation and National Register.
About the Pomeroy Foundation
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation® is a private grant-making organization based in Syracuse, NY. Since 2006, we’ve been helping communities celebrate their local history with premium cast aluminum historical markers. Starting with just 32 markers in Onondaga County, NY, we’ve now funded over 2,600 markers across 49 states. As the nation’s leading funder of historical markers, our programs span diverse themes, from food history to folklore and transportation, with new initiatives in development. To learn more about our work and mission, visit us at wgpfoundation.org.
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