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 OPEN. Please see the UPDATED guidelines and application for 2026 mini-grants below.
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.
2025 Mini-Grant Recipients
The Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Council for Local History are pleased to announce that 19 affiliated local historical societies received a total of $9,368.21 through the 2025 mini-grant program.
Recipients of the 2025 mini-grant were:
America's Black Holocaust Museum, Bayfield Heritage Association, Chippewa County Historical Society, Cudahy Historical Society, Dane County Historical Society, Dodge County Historical Society, Eagle River Historical Society, Friends of RD Pike Building, Gordon-Wascott Historical Society, Hudson Area History Connection, Luxembourg American Cultural Society, Monticello Area Historical Society, Oconto County Historical Society, Old Franklin Township Historical Society, Polk County Historical Society, Prairie du Chien Historical Society, Princeton Historical Society, Racine Heritage Museum, and Taliesin Preservation, Inc.
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: April 8, 2026
