History Fund Grant Recipients Announced on Statehood Day, March 4

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 4, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ohio History Connection is pleased to announce its History Fund grant recipients. The History Fund is a competitive matching grants program that is one of four "tax check-off" funds found on Ohio's income tax forms and funded entirely through Ohio taxpayers' voluntary contributions.

"The History Fund helps us share and preserve Ohio's story by supporting local projects and programs in communities throughout the state," said Burt Logan, executive director and CEO for the Ohio History Connection. "The work of local history organizations is helping to strengthen our heritage and ensure Ohio's story is told for years to come."

The Ohio History Connection's History Fund had $130,000 to grant--$20,000 more than last year--and awarded 13 grants to organizations throughout Ohio. The History Fund received 33 applications requesting a total of $388,000 in grant-funding.

The 13 recipients of the 2015 History Fund grants are:

• Mahoning Valley Historical Society
• Wyandot County Historical Society
• Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative, Kent State University
• The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
• Junior League of Columbus / Kelton House Museum & Garden
• Southington Township Board of Trustees
• Union Literary Institute Preservation Society
• Massillon Heritage Foundation
• Center for Holocaust and Humanity Education
• The City of Olmsted Falls
• Fayette County Historical Society
• Dairy Barn Arts Center
• Belpre Historical Society

History Fund
The History Fund creates grants to help support local history and preservation-related projects in communities throughout Ohio. It's funded by Ohio taxpayers that select "Ohio Historical Society" as a donation fund on their state tax returns. For more information about the History Fund grant program and how to apply for grants, visit ohiohistory.org/historyfund or contact our Local History office at 1.800.858.6878, 614. 297.2340 or email [email protected].

Ohio Historical Society is now Ohio History Connection
On May 24, 2014, the Ohio Historical Society changed its name to the Ohio History Connection. Established in 1885, this nonprofit organization provides a wide array of statewide services and programs related to collecting, preserving and interpreting Ohio's history, archaeology and natural history through more than 50 sites and museums across Ohio, including its flagship museum, the Ohio History Center in Columbus. For more information about programs and events, call 800.686.6124 or go online at www.ohiohistory.org.

Contact: Emmy Beach, 614.297.2330
[email protected]

SOURCE Ohio History Connection

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