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Brewers Community Foundation Grant

Brewers Community Foundation, Inc.
Offers grants to nonprofits providing quality programming in health, education, recreation and basic needs, with a focus on low income/disadvantaged youth
Historical Essay

Swiss in Wisconsin

Brief history of the Swiss in Wisconsin.
Historical Essay

African American Migration

World War II and it Effect on Blacks
Discover the effects World War II had on Blacks in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)

Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA)
WHEDA's programs strive to stimulate affordable housing and economic development throughout the state
Historical Essay

Notable Fires in Wisconsin

See a list and brief description of significant fires in Wisconsin history.
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HOPE VI Main Street Program

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Community Planning and Development
This program provides assistance to smaller communities developing affordable housing undertaken in connection with a Main Street evitalization effort.
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About Our Wisconsin Ceramic Art Objects

Wisconsin Historical Museum Collections
Take an illustrated tour of the Wisconsin Historical Society's Wisconsin ceramic art collection, organized by maker.
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About the Wisconsin Sound Archive

Online access to Wisconsin's heritage in sound
Listen to stories and sounds of Wisconsin's past, including oral histories, radio programs, advertising, political speeches, and more.
Historical Essay

Christian Science in Wisconsin

Brief history of Christian Science in Wisconsin.
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American Battlefield Protection Program

National Park Service
Assists projects leading directly to identification, preservation, and interpretation of battlefield and/or historic sites associated with a battle.
Historical Essay

The Wisconsin Free Library Commission - Image Gallery Essay

Photographs of Public Libraries in Wisconsin
Learn about how the Wisconsin Free Library Commission helped to establish and improve free public libraries in Wisconsin.
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Bemis Company Foundation

Bemis Company, Inc.
The foundation supports area projects involved in arts & culture and education.
Historical Essay

Harvey, Cordelia (1824–1895)

Civil War Philanthropist, Wisconsin First Lady, Nurse, and Teacher
A brief biography of Wisconsin’s Florence Nightingale, Cordelia Harvey who was a strong voice for innovatring Civil War Military hospitals.
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Small Deal Fund

National Trust Community Investment Corporation
This Fund invests in small historic tax credit projects.
Historical Essay

Wisconsin State Fair - Image Gallery Essay

View a pictorial review of the Wisconsin State Fair from 1851 when it began.
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NEH Implementation Grants

National Endowment for the Humanities
The grant offers support for museums, libraries, historic places, and other organizations that produce public programs in the humanities.
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Sparks Grant

Janesville Foundation, Inc.
The grant strives create a better community through support of creative initiatives.
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The J.M. Kaplan Fund - Common Grant in Historic Preservation

The J.M. Kaplan Fund
This grant seeks to provide funding for the preservation and protection of archaeological sites and the built environment
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Wisconsin Historic Preservation Fund Subgrants

State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society
This grant provides funding for the identification, evaluation, and listing of architectural and archaeological resources

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