Funding announced for historic preservation projects across Montana
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Montecahto Clubhouse
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News from The Foundation for Montana History
The Foundation for Montana History awards 29 projects across the state a total of $222,460 in grants for history projects in 2023. This marks the largest amount awarded in one year since the grant program began in 2012 and brings the Foundation’s total funding for community-based history projects to over $1.5 million to date.
“Growing our grant program is at the core of our mission,” says President/CEO Charlene Porsild. “The milestones reached [this year] make us more determined than ever to continue mobilizing the generosity of donors on behalf of community-based history across the state.”
The Foundation grants up to $10,000 per project.
The Foundation for Montana History is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity raising money for history and preservation projects across Montana. You can see a complete list of our 2023 grants on the Foundation for Montana History website. Some local recipients for 2023 grants are:
‑ A $7,400 grant from The Foundation funds the purchase of shelving and materials to store collections at the new Three Chiefs Cultural Center south of Ronan.
‑ A $5,760 grant from The Foundation will repair and restore the flagstone stairs and porch leading up to the historic Montecahto Clubhouse. The work will preserve and maintain the clubhouse’s status as a community gathering space for generations ahead.
‑ A $6,500 grant from The Foundation will contribute to the preservation of the permanent collection at Ninepipes Museum. Funds will help purchase new shelving and archival materials to protect the artifacts contained in the museum’s collection.
