Grants

Indiana Genealogical Society

Grants

IGS Provides Support

The Indiana Genealogical Society has a Genealogy Grant Program to support the efforts of Indiana genealogical and historical organizations that are tax-exempt, including libraries and archives. To date, the program has awarded $58,000 in grants. See the list of previous winners (PDF format).

Grants are up to $1,000 each and may be awarded in two categories:

Cemetery Restoration Grant – Given for a project to restore and/or renovate an Indiana pioneer cemetery.
Resource Development Grant – Given for a project to develop a new Indiana genealogical resource in either a printed or electronic format.

Grants are subject to the following restrictions:

All work on the grant project must be completed within twelve months of the grant award.
The grantee organization must provide a written summary report to the IGS following the project’s completion.
An organization may only receive one grant from the program per grant year, although that organization may apply for more than one grant each year.
Applicants must complete all parts of the application form and the Project Budget Form which must be submitted with your application documents. The submitted application form will be evaluated by the IGS Board of Directors. The Board’s decision on the grant awards will be final.

Genealogy Grants Application Form

The grant application deadline is December 31 of each year. Notifications will be sent to all applicants, and the winners will be recognized at the IGS annual conference the following April.

Note: The IGS may elect not to award a grant in a category, if, in the opinion of the IGS Board, a suitable project has not been proposed in that category.

For more information on the grant program, please contact the Grants Chair:

–Sue Caldwell
E-mail grants@indygenes.org

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Genealogy Grants Application Form

Genealogy Grant Application

Use this form to apply for a Cemetery Preservation or Resource Grant.

Type of Grant(Required)

Cemetery Preservation

Resource Development

Project Title(Required)

Sponsoring Organization(Required)

Sponsoring Organization City(Required)

Project Director Name(Required)

First Last

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Work Phone

Home Phone

Email(Required)

FAX

Briefly describe the proposed project(Required)

Suggested topics include your goals and methods, project timetables; personnel who will be involved; what is their expertise; involvement of other groups.

Are you a tax exempt organization?(Required)

Yes

Please include a copy of your IRS Approval Letter with your documentation.

Have you completed the Project Budget Form located on the Grants Webpage? Please download the PDF, fill it out, and upload with your documents.(Required)

Yes

Name of Project Director

Name of Organization President or Designee

You may include attachments, photos, and documentation with this application

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 10.

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Have a question, suggestion, or just want to connect with the Indiana Genealogy Society? We welcome your inquiries and are here to assist you on your genealogical journey. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or a newcomer exploring your roots, our team at the Indiana Genealogical Society is dedicated to fostering a supportive community. Feel free to reach out to us through our Contact page for any assistance, membership inquiries, or to share your own genealogical discoveries. We look forward to hearing from you and sharing in the rich tapestry of Indiana's historical and familial heritage.

Grants

Grants

IGS Provides Support

Your support matters

Become a Member

Grants

Genealogy Grants Application Form

Genealogy Grant Application

Connect With IGS

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Fort Wayne, IN 46852