War of 1812 Mini Grants

On May 21st Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand announced that in the fall of 2011 the Council will be launching War of 1812 Mini Grants. The Council is partnering with the State Historian and State Archives to coordinate commemoration efforts statewide.

About
New York’s economic prominence and long border with Canada gave the state a central role in the War of 1812. New York State’s experience of the War of 1812, from the militarization of the Great Lakes to the decisive American victory at Plattsburgh, is critical to understanding the developing political and military mindset of the young United States.

Grants of up to $3,000 are available from the Council to present humanities-based public programs exploring the legacy of the War of 1812 in new York State. Organizations must meet all of the eligibility criteria for the Council's general Mini Grants.

How to Apply
Applications for these special grants will be accepted until September 30,2012. During 2012, organizations may receive one Mini Planning Grant, one Mini Grant for implementation in addition to a War of 1812 Mini Grant.

To apply, organizations should use our existing online forms for Mini Grants for implementation. Just be sure to mention War of 1812 in the title and/or description of the project and apply 12 weeks before the start of your project.

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Council Commemorations

The New York Council for the Humanities will play a crucial role over the next several years in commemorating the anniversaries of three major events in the history of New York and the United States. Click here to read the August 23, 2011 Press Release.

Fall 2011: Tenth Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2011 >
2011-2012: War of 1812>
2011-2015: Sesquicentennial of the Civil War >

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