The next regional round of the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s New York State Historic Marker Grant Program is now open. Historical markers funded through this program commemorate historic people, places, things or events in New York State within the timeframe of 1683 to 1925.
Markers benefit communities in several ways, including educating the public, encouraging pride of place, and promoting historic tourism. The current grant round is open in the following counties: Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Schuyler, Tioga and Tompkins (Region 10); Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates (Region 11); and Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Livingston, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming (Region 12).
Pomeroy Foundation marker grants are available to local, state and federal government entities, tribal nations, nonprofit academic institutions, and 501(c)(3) organizations in New York State. Those interested in applying for a marker grant must submit an online Letter of Intent (LOI) to verify primary sources by Monday, February 24. Primary source documentation is necessary to support the marker text. Grants fund the cost of a cast aluminum marker, pole, and shipping. Final applications are due by Monday, March 31, 2025.
To apply for a marker during the current grant round, review application requirements, or view the complete grant schedule by region, visit https://www.wgpfoundation.org/
history/nys-historic-markers/.
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