History Assist Grant
History Assist Grant supports Washington history organizations with capacity-building and infrastructure projects that preserve and share history, expand public access, and reach diverse audiences.
Funder: Washington State Historical Society
Due Dates: October 2, 2026 (application) | April 30, 2027 (project completion) | May 31, 2027 (final report and reimbursement request)
Funding Amounts: Up to $8,000 per award; $200,000 available for this program
Summary: Supports capacity building and infrastructure that help Washington history organizations preserve, interpret, and share history with diverse audiences.
Key Information: Awards are reimbursement-only; grantees must pay expenses before receiving grant funds.
Description
The Washington State Historical Society administers the History Assist Grant as part of Washington’s commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. The program invests in the capacity and infrastructure of local history organizations so they can increase public access to history, grow their audiences, and sustain their work. Funding comes through the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Industry Sector Development Program from a U.S. Economic Development Administration award.
Proposals can strengthen operations, collections care, programming, exhibits, marketing, or community engagement. The program emphasizes long-term organizational capacity to serve the public and create relevant experiences for diverse audiences across Washington.
