The Curtis H. Sykes Memorial Grant Program is accepting applications to provide support for African American historic and historical preservation and public programming projects in Arkansas.
Donor Name: Arkansas Heritage
State: Arkansas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $3500
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The BHCA’s mission includes:
- Collecting materials for the Arkansas State Archives pertaining to the history of black Arkansans from the earliest times;
- Encouraging historical work and research in the background of black Arkansans to help young citizens of the state and all others appreciate their heritage;
- Assisting with the performance of work in relation to the history of black Arkansans; and
- Making available to the general public programs and projects on the history and heritage of African Americans.
Funding Information
- Maximum grant award is $3500.
- Grant awards are for one (1) year of funding – grant recipients are expected to complete projects within one year the date of award, which will be established in the grant contract.
Who should apply for a sykes grant?
- Groups or organizations formed for nonprofit or not-for-profit purposes
- Organizations do not necessarily have to hold 501(c)3 status to apply
- Projects that preserve, commemorate, disseminate or enhance the heritage of African Americans in Arkansas
- Projects that generate or acquire archival material on African Americans in Arkansas
- Projects that have an on-going or long-lasting impact on African American history (e.g., exhibit, archival collection, preservation effort, recurring event, historical marker)
- Projects that document and protect community heritage
- Collaborative projects that promote the history and heritage of African Americans in Arkansas.
For more information, visit Arkansas Heritage.