The County of Somerset Cultural & Heritage Commission is accepting applications for its History Partnership Grant Program.
Donor Name: County of Somerset Cultural & Heritage Commission
State: New Jersey
County: Somerset County (NJ)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The County History Partnership Program (CHPP) enables the New Jersey Historical Commission (NJHC) to support both existing and emerging local history organizations serving the public. Funds granted are used to support local history organizations and other non-profit organizations and municipalities within Somerset County that provide history programming, services and development. Grant awards are competitive and seek to encourage excellence in history programming at the local level. 
The Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission (SCC&HC) is the agency officially designated in Somerset County to apply for, receive and administer this annual local History Partnership Program Grant. The SCC&HC accepts grant proposals which conform to the guidelines stated herein. An independent peer panel evaluates all submitted applications, and provides recommendations for funding, which are submitted to the SCC&HC for approval. Upon the Commission’s approval, grants are authorized through resolution with the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners. 
Organizations must be Somerset County based and provide programs or services that increase access to New Jersey history and/or expand upon the knowledge of New Jersey history or seek to improve management of a local history organization.
Eligible Expenses

Salaries and wages 
Contracted services / outside fees and services 
Printing, publicity, marketing 
Postage and telephone 
Fundraising and development 
Staff training / capacity building 
Lease expenses 
Mortgage interest 
Equipment purchase, installation, and lease (e.g., computers, office furnishings, files) 
Utilities and HVAC (operational costs of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) 
Maintenance of collections and the interiors of structures (Note: Interior construction is not considered maintenance and is not an eligible expense) 
Basic grounds maintenance 
Project Specific Travel and transportation (automobile travel @$.31/mile, train, or air coach travel) 
Insurance 
Licensing and registration fees (e.g., New Jersey charities registration) 
Planning for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 
Long-term and strategic planning

Eligiblity Criteria

Organization must be Somerset County-based, operating as a: 

Non-profit organization – 501(c)3 or 501(c)4
Unit of local government 
Institution of higher education or
Faith-based organization

For more information, visit County of Somerset Cultural.