Texas History Program
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
Summerlee Foundation
Grant Range
Up to $10,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Arts & Humanities
Programmatic Area
Education
Programmatic Area
Historic Preservation
Deadline
2026-02-28
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
The applicant organization must be a 501(c)(3) public charity organization as defined by the IRS or a governmental unit as described in 170(c)(1) of the IRS code.
Focus Area
Since 1988, the Texas History Program has embraced a broad and diverse group of projects from all regions of Texas. These projects have included the disciplines of archaeology, archives, libraries, media, museums, middle and secondary schools, higher education, preservation, publications and scholarly research.
The Summerlee Foundation does not change its priorities from year to year but instead looks to those working in Texas History to articulate the needs of the field. There are, however, a few points that we might suggest.
The Summerlee Foundation is always on the look out for projects devoted to underserved cultural and geographic areas of the state. The Foundation receives a great many proposals for restoration and renovation of historic properties, and while National Register Status and/or designation by the Texas Historical Commission are not a requirement for submitting a proposal, that status will make your proposal more compelling. Projects that can tout the participation of well qualified individuals either as active participants or consultants help to make a proposal stronger. Projects that demonstrate strong community support through funding, in-kind support, and volunteer participation also make a stronger proposal.
Grants will not be awarded to support monuments, memorials, or courthouse restoration.
Please email Gary Smith at gnsmith@summerlee.org to set up an appointment to visit about your project prior to entering the portal.
Contact
jhamlin@summerlee.org
Link to Opportunity
https://summerlee.org/texas-history-program-overview/
Application Platform
View All Grants