By Sanilac County Historical Society
Port Sanilac, MI (February 25th) – “The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) has announced the recipients of its second annual Michigan History Alliance® Grants. HSM awarded grants totaling $25,082 to 12 of its member organizations throughout Michigan.
The Michigan History Alliance (MHA) Grant Program is intended to provide funding for small- to medium-sized history organizations in Michigan through a straightforward application and reporting process. HSM invited its member organizations with annual operating budgets under $250,000 to submit proposals for a maximum grant amount of $2,500. HSM received 93 applications for more than $200,000—demonstrating the need for a grant program for this sector of Michigan’s cultural community.
“Michigan’s local history organizations play a vital role in preserving their communities’ heritage,” said HSM’s executive director and CEO, Larry Wagenaar. “Our MHA Grants help fund projects that enable them to carry out their missions, and the grant application is purposely designed to allow someone with little or no grant-writing experience to explain their organization’s needs. Our goal is to provide funding where it’s most beneficial.”
The Sanilac County Historical Society was founded in 1964 and maintains the 1870s Loop-Harrison Mansion and 10-acre estate. Since then, the society manages 17 historic structures on the site, including a one-room school, a church and a railroad depot, as well as its most recent project, a World War II military railroad car. The society also offers many programs and events throughout the year, all of which tax its outdated electrical system. Its $2,242 MHA Grant will fund the installation of a 100-amp electrical panel and upgrades to LED fixtures.” The Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum is located at 228 S. Ridge St (M25) in Port Sanilac. For more information visit www.sanilaccountymuseum.org or on Facebook at “Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum”, or call the office at 810.622.9946.
