WHAT IS THE GRANT FOR?

Mini-Grants are awarded in amounts of less than $1,000 and must relate to the Mary Chilton DAR's mission of promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism.

The Mini-Grant program is designed for small projects for which completion of the regular grant application form may be impractical.

The following is a list of past project ideas that may be eligible for funding (this list is by no means exhaustive and different grant proposals are always welcome):

• Promote historical interest and the preservation, cataloguing and display of historic memorabilia and items of historical significance

• Promote the support and expansion of local museums and the programs sponsored by them-including the support of historic pageants or re-enactments

• Promote ideals of patriotism, democratic ideals (including traveling programs, speakers, and essay or speaking contests relating to such areas)

• Promote the study and recording of genealogical data and the expansion of genealogical libraries

• Support for citizen naturalization programs

• Provide unique educational opportunities not offered in existing programs

WHAT IS THE APPLICATION PROCESS?

The Mary Chilton DAR Foundation awards Mini-Grants six times a year and are awarded in amounts between $0 to $1,000.

1. Applicants must complete the Mary Chilton DAR Foundation Mini-Grant application form listed above (general grant policies as found on this website also apply).

2. Applications must be received by the following schedule. Applications received after the deadline will be held for consideration at the next application deadline:

   
   January 5th

   March 5th

   May 5th

   July 5th

   September 5th

   November 5th

3. The successful grant applicant will be chosen based on their project's potential to make a genuine, effective contribution to the advancement of American patriotism, education, historic preservation or genealogical activities.