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Remarkable Ohio : Marker Grant Program Fact Sheet

Purpose

• The Ohio Historical Markers Grants Program was instituted in 2006 to help organizations and communities defray the cost of historical markers.

How to apply

• Indicate interest in applying for funding by responding affirmatively to "Check if applying for funding through Ohio Historical Markers Grants Program" on application form
• Submit a copy of the completed application and supporting documentation to the Local History Office
• There are two application rounds per year with submittal deadlines two weeks prior to Ohio Historical Markers Advisory Panel meetings in April and October.

Awards

• Up to 20 marker applications per year can be selected to receive $750 to be used to defray the total cost of a historical marker, which range from $1,900 - $2,150.
• Applications featuring topics with state and national significance may take precedence over those with only local significance.
• Applications from counties with few historical markers may take precedence over those from counties with many historical markers.
• Applicants who do not receive funding may resubmit application for same topic in another round or pay the total cost of the marker.

Notification

• Applicants will be notified within two weeks of the Advisory Panel's decision.

Questions?

• The Local History Office of the Ohio Historical Society administers the Ohio Historical Markers program. Contact the office with questions or for more information:
  
  Local History Office
  Ohio Historical Society
  1982 Velma Avenue
  Columbus, OH 43211-2497
  Toll-free 800-858-6878 or 614-297-2340
  E-mail: bsuch@ohiohistory.org