Monmouth County Seeks Applicants For 2 History Grants

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Historical Commission has released its 2021 grant applications for the History Regrant Program and the Historical Preservation Grant Program.

Two types of grants are available through the 2021 Regrant Program: General Operating Support (for overall functioning costs) or Special Project funding, which dedicates funds towards local history projects and programs that are open to the public.

The goal of the programs is to strengthen local history organizations, inspire projects to preserve and contribute to the local historic record and increase public awareness and participation in local history programming, according to a release.

The deadline to declare an intent to apply to the Regrant program is Oct. 2, with the completed application due on Oct. 30. Historical Preservation Grant applications are due on Nov. 6.

“Each year, I eagerly await both the History Regrant and Historical Preservation Grant Programs as Monmouth County and its residents are dedicated to the preservation of historic structures,” said Freeholder Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Historical Commission, in a statement. “On behalf of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, I proudly support these grants, which help fund history-related programs where residents and visitors can learn about the County’s rich history while appreciating the grantees’ commitment to preserving historic structures.”

The workshop to explain the application process for the Monmouth County History Regrant Program is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Regrant Program Workshop will be conducted remotely via Cisco WebEx. The workshop for the Historical Preservation Grant Program will also be held remotely at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 21 via Cisco WebEx. Participants must register for the link to the workshops by contacting Executive Director John Fabiano at john.fabiano@co.monmouth.nj.us.

The Monmouth County Historical Commission was established by the Board of Chosen Freeholders in August 1988 to preserve and conserve Monmouth County history. The Commission’s programs provide grants, maintain historic buildings and support history programming to preserve Monmouth County’s rich and diverse historic legacy.

The 2021 History Regrant Program is made possible with funds provided by the New Jersey Historical Commission. The 2021 Monmouth County Historic Preservation Grant Program is funded by support from the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders.

More information and application packets for the History Regrant Program and the Historical Preservation Grant Program can be found at www.visitmonmouth.com.

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