[Community Foundation of Noble County](https://cfnoble.org)

November 2, 2026

Award size varies; typically supports project costs for enhancements, restoration, and accessibility improvements at the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site.

Supports projects that enhance, preserve, and improve accessibility and quality at the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site in Rome City, Indiana.

--- ## Description The Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Field of Interest Fund provides grant support for projects that enhance and preserve the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site in Rome City, Indiana. The fund prioritizes efforts to improve the quality and accessibility of this culturally and historically significant location, with a flexible approach that allows for a broad range of proposals addressing both the needs of the site and the surrounding community. Supported activities include trail maintenance and amenities, transportation for educational field trips, restoration of formal gardens, beautification along adjacent roads, and restoration of historic structures such as the Sower Farmhouse. --- ## Due Dates - November 2, 2026: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Award size is variable and determined by project scope; funding typically covers costs for site enhancements, restoration projects, accessibility improvements, and related community needs. - No explicit maximum or minimum is stated; applicants should propose budgets appropriate to their project. --- ## Eligibility - Eligible applicants include organizations such as: - Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site (via Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Corporation or successor) - Town of Rome City - Advance Rome City - Noble Trails - Sylvan Lake Improvement Association - Noble County Convention and Visitors Bureau - Noble County Historical Society - Other organizations may also apply; eligibility is not strictly limited to the above list. - Projects must benefit the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site or its immediate surroundings in Noble County, Indiana. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [Community Foundation of Noble County Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfnc). - Applicants must create an account or log in to an existing account to access and complete the application. - Proposals should clearly describe the project, its impact on the historic site, and provide a detailed budget. --- ## Additional Information - Funding may be used for: - Maintenance and enhancements to the Fishing Line Trail (site portion only) - Amenities such as benches and water fountains - Transportation costs for school field trips to the site - Restoration of formal gardens - Beautification projects along Hilltop Drive adjacent to the site - Restoration of the Sower Farmhouse - Proposals are encouraged to address broader community needs connected to the historic site. --- ## External Links - [Community Foundation of Noble County - Grant Details](https://cfnoble.org/grant/gene-stratton-porter/) - [Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site](https://www.indianamuseum.org/historic-sites/gene-stratton-porter-historic-site/) - [Online Grant Application Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfnc) - [About the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Field of Interest Fund](https://cfnoble.org/fund/gene-stratton-porter-state-historic-site-field-of-interest-fund/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------|--------------| | Jazmín Herrera, MNA | Director of Community Engagement and Leadership | Jazmin@cfnoble.org | 260-894-3335 | | Caroline Sizelove | Program Associate | Caroline@cfnoble.org | 260-894-3335 | | Margarita White | President & CEO | Margarita@cfnoble.org | 260-894-3335 | | General Inquiries | - | CFNC@cfnoble.org | 260-894-3335 | For general questions, you may also use the [contact form](https://cfnoble.org/contact-us/).

Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Field of Interest Fund

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