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Historical Resource Development Program

Historical Resource Development Program

New applications are not being accepted for this program while it undergoes a review process following Iowa's state agency alignment. We anticipate offering the program again in 2025.

The program provides grant funding to help preserve, conserve, interpret, enhance, and educate the public about Iowa’s historical assets. The Historical Resource Development Program provides funding for documentary collections, historic preservation and museums. 

  • Who: Nonprofits, Governments, Tribes, Individuals, Forprofits
  • What: Up to $50,000 with a required match.  Match ratios vary.
  • When: This grant opportunity is currently closed. Grants will be offered again in 2025

How to Apply

Historical Resource Development Program Annual Grant Cycle

Applications are not currently being accepted for the Historical Resource Development Program. Applicants can access the previous year's guidelines and scoring rubrics online:

  1. Read the General Guidelines and category instructions:
  2. Read the scoring rubric by category:
  3. Complete the application

If you would like to schedule a Google Meet or Zoom Meeting with the grants manager, please email her at kristen.vandermolen@iowa.gov to set up a meeting time.

Emergency Historical Resource Development Program

Emergency HRDP applications will be accepted after July 1, 2024. Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

  1. Read the HRDP General Guidelines and appropriate category instructions
  2. Read the HRDP Emergency Guidelines
  3. Complete the application

Manage Your Grant

Reporting Forms

Access and complete your Final Report and Payment Form online when your grant project is completed.

Some projects may need to provide a status and budget report on an annual basis. Grantees will be notified of this additional reporting requirement, if applicable

Logos

Download the State Historical Society of Iowa logo to use on materials promoting your project.

Promotional Information 

Send images and event details when grant funded project activity is happening. The State Historical Society of Iowa is dedicated to communicating the impact and value of your project activity through various communication platforms and networks.

Field Services

Learn more about the Field Services program.

Grant Awards History

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Project Title Applicant City County Fiscal year Grant Amount
Swedish-American Museum Building Rehabilitation Swedish Heritage Society Foundation Swedesburg Henry 2021 $33,640.00
Preserving Manning's Past Manning Historic Preservation Commission Manning Carroll 2021 $1,595.00
Restoration of Art from Pacific Juntion, Iowa's Museum from the Flood of 2019 Mills County Historical Society and Museum Glenwood Mills 2021 $6,186.00
Henry A. Wallace Birthplace Farm: Farmhouse Renovation The Wallace Centers of Iowa Orient Adair 2021 $41,055.00
Repainting of the Historic Flynn Barn Living History Farms Urbandale Polk 2021 $7,875.00
Cook Family Portrait Restoration West Des Moines Historical Society West Des Moines Polk 2021 $3,500.00
National Register Nomination of Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Iowa Aspen Grove Cemetery Association Burlington Des Moines 2021 $4,800.00
Madison County Courthouse Exterior Restoration Project Madison County Historic Preservation Commission Winterset Madison 2021 $50,000.00
Yellow River State Forest Fire Tower National Register Nomination Project Friends of Yellow River State Forest Harpers Ferry Allamakee 2021 $3,333.00
Ellsworth Community College Archives Osgood Library Iowa Falls Hardin 2021 $13,970.00
Larrabee School Storm Window Restoration City of Clermont Clermont Fayette 2022 $18,000.00
Lodomillo Township #4, Clayton County, Country School Renovation Friends of Lodomillo #4 Clayton County - Heritage Museum of the Knights Strawberry Point Clayton 2022 $5,000.00
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Dubuque Wood Window Restoration Project Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Dubuque Dubuque Dubuque 2022 $30,000.00
Preservation and Development of Spurrier School Liberty Hall Historic Site Lamoni Decatur 2022 $4,500.00
Dubuque's Black Heritage Survey City of Dubuque Dubuque Dubuque 2022 $30,000.00
Grant Assistance in Restoration of Brush College Bell Tower North Lee County Historical Society Fort Madison Lee 2022 $3,250.00
Taylor's Ford Bridge Rehabilitation Buchanan County Independence Buchanan 2022 $35,000.00
Restoration and Conservation of Historic Stained Glass Windows First Presbyterian Church, Davenport Iowa Davenport Scott 2022 $29,959.00
Acquisition and restoration of an original Iowa State Patrol Kawasaki Motorcycle Automobile Heritage Foundation Des Moines Polk 2022 $25,000.00
Jasper County Courthouse Murals and Artwork Restoration Newton Historic Preservation Commission Newton Jasper 2022 $30,000.00