Welcome!
...to the America250MI Grant Portal
Before starting your applications, please carefully read the following:

We are pleased to announce that Round 2 of the America250MI History Grant Program is now open! Following the successful completion of Round 1, during which we awarded just short of 1 million dollars in grants to 54 organizations dedicated to enhancing their contributions to Michigan's rich historical narrative, we are excited to continue our investment in historical preservation. This program serves as a vital opportunity for historical organizations, Indigenous tribes, and local forms of governments to collaborate in exploring and safeguarding Michigan’s heritage based on the America250MI 5 Guiding Themes. The funded projects will not only preserve our state’s narratives but also ensure that these stories inform and inspire future generations over the next 250 years.

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Winning applications will be announced March 1 through the 15, 2026. Follow this link to a list of Round 1 winners. Round 1 History Grant Winners 

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In Round 2, there will be a deeper emphasis on the 5 Guiding Themes and a strong focus on creating new and meaningful partnerships that will enhance our collective efforts. The grant scoring has been changed to reflect these changes.​

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The maps found below are your links. All of the links are currently open and will close on January 15, 2026. These links include:

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• A link to the Grant Booklet, which includes instructions for completing your application.

• A link to the Frequently Asked Questions, or FAQ document, which includes queries to aid you throughout the process and offers clarification to the Grant Booklet.

• Links to Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 Grant Applications.*

• For your convenience, links to the Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 applications as PDF files, to assist with applications, in order for you to see all the application questions beforehand. This gives you the opportunity to study and share the application questions with your organization, partners, and community to create strategies for your application narrative.

• A new Director'sTip Sheet, offering guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls encountered by applicants in Round 1.

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For questions about any of the documents in the links below, please email Robert Doran-Brockway at robert.america250mi@gmail.com.

 

To sign up for our office hours and grant webinar, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

 

*Please Note: the applications do not “save as you go,” so be sure to compose your answers beforehand using the PDF files as your guide.