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Civil War Sesquicentennial Grants in Arkansas
The Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Grant is a grant program that supports the planning and execution of local commemorations of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War between 2011 and 2015. Grant applications will be considered four times per year. County or municipal governments, non-profit organizations, and individuals may submit proposals for grants.
Applications for the next round of ACWS Grants must be delivered to the ACWSC at 1500 Tower Building, 323 Center Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 18, 2011. No faxed, e-mailed or incomplete applications will be considered.
Please note that the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Grant materials were revised on December 10, 2010, and the updated materials should be consulted when applying for a grant.
Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial Grants of up to $2,000 may be used for, but are not limited to, the following types of projects:
1. PLANNING: Development of plans for local commemoration of the Arkansas Civil War Sesquicentennial
2. CONSULTANTS: Speakers’ fees and materials for symposia, conferences and workshops
3. EXHIBITS: Development of museum exhibits or interpretive materials related to local Civil War events
4. PUBLICATIONS: Development of printed materials, educational software, films, or videos interpreting the Civil War in Arkansas
5. ACTIVITIES: Costs associated with re-enactments, living history events, etc.
For more information about the Grant Program in Arkansas, go to: http://www.arkansascivilwar150.com/
