Local History Mini-Grants
Funding Available for Wisconsin Historical Society Affiliates
Do you have a collections care or management project that needs funding support? Each spring, affiliates can apply for grants up to $700 for projects and activities that support collections care and management.
Eligibility
All organizations affiliated with the Wisconsin Historical Society, regardless of location, membership level, or budget size, are invited to apply. Affiliates must be in good standing and current in filing an annual report with the Wisconsin Historical Society to be eligible.
The 2026 grant season is now CLOSED. Check back in early 2027 for updated guidelines for the next season.
What Our Grants Support
From archival supplies to training, we offer grant opportunities for a variety of needs. Review categories our grants support. A project may fit in more than one category.
Unsure if your project is eligible? Reach out to us!
Categories
- Archival Supplies
- Climate Control Equipment
- Collections Management Software
- Computer Hardware
- Conservation Supplies
- Digitization Equipment
- Storage and Shelving
- Training
Mini-Grant Resources
Ready to apply for your mini-grant? Use the application below.
2026 Mini-Grant Recipients
The Wisconsin Historical Society is pleased to announce that 16 affiliated local historical societies received a total of $10,306.73 through the 2026 mini-grant program.
Recipients of the 2026 mini-grant were:
Dairyland Farm Heritage Preservation Association, De Pere Historical Society, Delavan Historical Society, Evansville Grove Society, Heritage Military Music Foundation, Holman Area Historical Society, Kewaunee County Historical Society, Mid-Continent Railway Museum, Milton House Museum, Neenah Historical Society, Old Brule Heritage Society, Ozaukee County Historical Society, Pierce County Historical Association, Portage County Historical Society, Sterling Eureka and Laketown Historical Society, and Superior Historic Properties
Become a Local History Affiliate!
Not an affiliate yet? The Wisconsin Historical Society’s Outreach program supports 440+ organizations statewide with resources, training, and opportunities to share community stories. Apply for affiliation with the Wisconsin Historical Society today!
Annual Report Filing
To maintain affiliate status, local history affiliates must submit an annual report. After January 1 of each year, local history affiliates can access the previous year's annual report filing system online.
Questions about Local History Outreach?
We're here to help you get the information you need. Please reach out to our team using the email below.
Email UsLast Updated: August 21, 2026
