Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism presents $2,500 grant to Howard County Historical Society
The Howard County Historical Society was awarded an Small Museum grant in the amount of $2,500 to help cover operating expenses and utilities by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism.
The grant was among nine grants totaling $21,930.
The grants are funded by an 1/8th-cent conservation tax. The grants help small history museums, historical societies, historic houses and sites, and military museums promote education, awareness and enjoyment of Arkansas history.
The Small Museum Grants Program aims to increase the ability of community-based small museums and organizations to research, preserve, present and conserve Arkansas history.
To be eligible for a grant, the organization must have an annual operating budget of $250,000 or less, must have a staff of at least one person, either paid or volunteer; and must be open to the public at least 90 days per year.
The funds can be used for buildings and grounds maintenance, operating costs, equipment purchases up to $1,000, accessioning of artifact collections. Educational programming, research, exhibits, and web site design and maintenance.
