PCHA Mini-Grant
The Pope County Historical Association (PCHA) has established a fund in the form of a mini-grant for individuals or organizations that engage in projects that fulfill the mission the PCHA. That mission is to preserve and promote the history of Pope County Arkansas and the surrounding areas.
Grant Guidelines
Funding and Funding Period:
A maximum grant of up to $500 will be available each calendar year. The yearly application process will open October 1st thru March 31st for submitting application materials. A final decision on awarding funding will be made the first Tuesday in June. All grant spending must be completed by December 31st.
The PCHA reserves the right to adjust the grant program’s funding cycle and/or eligibility criteria based on available resources and program priorities.
Eligible Project Examples:
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Conducting, transcribing, or cataloging oral histories
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Creating interpretive exhibits
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Conducting educational lectures, community discussions, or workshops
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Creating podcasts or digital projects
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Historical markers
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Preservation and care of historical material
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Publications - only if they are made free to the public
Non-eligible Project Examples:
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Real estate purchases, rent or mortgage payments
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Staff salaries, wages, or benefits
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Capital expenses
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Utilities or insurance
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Fundraising events or activities that generate revenue
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Collection acquisition purchases
Related Definitions:
Authorized official – the individual authorized on behalf of the PCHA to approve the submission of grant proposals.
Capital expenses – money for building property upkeep and construction.
Collections – objects, photographs, publications, maps, and all related historical material belonging to an institution or organization.
Dissemination – the act or process of distributing information resulting from the grant project.
Exhibit – public display, physical or online, of the information developed during the grant project.
Indirect costs – refers to an organization’s overhead, administrative or other expenses not specifically related to the grant project.
Not-for-profit organization – a domestic, state registered, not for profit organization with history or culture a part of its mission component.
PCHA – Pope County Historical Association in Arkansas.
Programs – organized educational activities available to the public such as lectures, tours, and workshops.
Project – the planned topic or activity of the grant.
Publication – issued educational content in print or electronic form. May not be used to generate income.
Third-party vendor – a contracted third party who conducts work for the grant recipient.