Grant Program

The Isles of Shoals Historical and Research Association Grant Program

 

The Isles of Shoals Historic and Research Association is pleased to announce our quarterly Grant Program. This program is intended to provide funds for creative projects directly involved with and benefiting the broad mission of ISHRA, which shall be the greatest consideration for funding decisions. This is an opportunity for both individuals and organizations to be specific in requesting funds.

Membership in ISHRA is not required, but ISHRA members will be given a higher priority. Range of grant monies is from $100 - $1000. Grants shall be one-time per project awards. This grant process is specifically NOT to be used to cover speaker or attendee expenses at conferences or gatherings, or nor any travel expenses. Requests must be specific; “general funding” within a much larger project will not be awarded.

Application Deadline: January 1, April 1, July 1, October 1; Quarterly Deadline

Award decisions made by the Grant Committee (made up of ISHRA Board Members) shall be final, and grant applicants will be notified prior to the next scheduled semi-annual meeting. The Committee reserves the right to modify amounts awarded, request clarification/modifications, and to decline funding.

Application Requirements:

  1. Cover sheet with a maximum 100-word synopsis of request, also including all appropriate contact information.
  1. A maximum one-page detailed statement of your project including specific needs and the project’s plan to address those needs. These shall show relationship/relevance to the Isles of Shoals and the mission of ISHRA.
  1. A maximum one-page budget / disclosure of how the entire project will be funded, and the specific role/s of ISHRA funds. What specifically, would NOT be accomplished if the grant were not awarded?
  1. At least two written recommendations for the project from someone not directly involved in the project attesting to the relevance of the project and the qualifications of the applicant.
  1. A maximum one-page statement of how the applicant will report / inform the ISHRA membership of the project’s completion and impact, including specifically how the grant monies were spent. This could include a talk at a meeting or conference, written report, photo essay, etc. depending on the project, and shall be scheduled and completed within 1 year of receiving the grant unless granted an extension by ISHRA.
  1. Email all documents to grants@ishra.org

 

Revised October 2009