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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
Museum Collection Storage Project Amana Heritage Society Amana Iowa 2014 $3,000.00
Amana Millrace Restoration Amana Colonies Historical Sites Foundation Amana Iowa 2015 $43,000.00
Restoration of the Upper South Hotel Phase 2 Amana Colonies Historical Sites Foundation South Aman Iowa 2021 $44,687.00
Creating Public Accessibility to the Minutes of the Communal Amana Society (1855 - 1932) Iowa Valley Resource Conservation and Development Council Amana Iowa 2014 $2,000.00
Ruedy Communal Kitchen Property Cataloging Project Amana Heritage Society Amana Iowa 2020 $5,000.00
Maquoketa Carnegie Library Tuckpointing Maquoketa Public Library Maquoketa Jackson 2022 $30,000.00
Teeds Grove Schoolhouse: Improvements to the Roof, Floor and Door Great River Threshers Miles Jackson 2023 $5,000.00
Jasper County Courthouse Murals and Artwork Restoration Newton Historic Preservation Commission Newton Jasper 2022 $30,000.00
Fred Maytag Bowl: Band Shell Repair and Renovation Project City of Newton Historic Preservation Commission Newton Jasper 2013 $25,000.00
Jasper County Courthouse Clockwork Project Newton Historic Preservation Commission Newton Jasper 2018 $44,500.00
National Register of Historic Places Colfax "Spring City" Commercial Historic District Colfax Main Street Colfax Jasper 2018 $6,460.00
Colfax Historical Society, Inc - Phase 1 - Museum Interpretive Area – Coal Mining Colfax Historical Society, Inc. Colfax Jasper 2013 $5,315.00
Restoration of Barhydt Chapel Stained Glass Window Fairfield Arts & Convention Center Inc. Fairfield Jefferson 2013 $25,000.00
Roof Rehabilitation of Old Settlers' Association of Johnson County Cabins City of Iowa City Iowa City Johnson 2017 $25,000.00
Digitization of the Darwin Turner Audio Collection The University of Iowa Libraries Iowa City Johnson 2020 $27,666.00
The Community Stories Project Exhibit Johnson County Historical Society Coralville Johnson 2023 $20,292.00
Reimagining Our Historic Sharon High School Friends of Historic Sharon Community Center Iowa City Johnson 2023 $5,000.00
Stabalization of the Secrest 1883 Octagonal Barn Richard Tyler Iowa City Johnson 2019 $11,005.00
Johnson County Poor Farm Barn Restoration Johnson County Iowa City Johnson 2016 $42,500.00
Critical storage upgrade for the University of Iowa Museum of Natural History insect collection The University of Iowa Iowa City Johnson 2013 $14,305.00