• Washington is full of pioneer, Native American, mariner and pre-historic information.washington state image by Dawngo from Fotolia.com
  
  The Pacific Northwest has its own history, and several Washington state institutions strive to support regional historians and historical organizations through the provisions of grants and other awards. A variety of grants is available for students as well as professionals. Take advantage of these grants to preserve valuable histories and to make them available for public appreciation.
  
  

Heritage Capital Projects Fund

• Overseen by the Washington State Historical Society, the Heritage Capital Projects Fund aims to preserve historic buildings and artifacts. Grants are available for non-profit organizations, tribal organizations and local government groups. The support from this fund has led to the creation of new museums, the preservation and improvement of historical archives and sites and the restoration of historic train and ship equipment. Grant amounts are based on need; however, projects must have a minimum budget of $25,000.
  
  Washington State Historical Society
  Heritage Resource Center
  211 SW 21st Avenue
  Olympia, WA 98501
  360-586-0219
  wshs.org
  
  

Historic Preservation Fund

• The Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation manages the state's Historic Preservation Fund. Part of this fund is granted to local government organizations. A local organization must have certified local government program, or CLG, status for consideration. The grants are used to research and identify historically important resources so that they can be preserved and nominated for the National Register of Historic Places. Funding is also available for the preservation of pre-historic sites.
  
  Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation
  1063 South Capitol Way, Suite 106
  Olympia WA 98501
  360-586-3065
  dahp.wa.gov
  
  

Graduate Travel Grants

• The History Department at the University of Washington offers several travel grants for graduate students. The Maclyn P. Burg Graduate Student Scholarship Fund in History supports student travel costs for research trips. The Graduate School Travel and Honoraria Award provides funding for guest speakers, with leftover monies granted to students to cover travel costs to attend conferences or present papers. The History Miscellaneous Scholarship is also available for attending conferences or presenting papers.
  
  University of Washington
  Department of History
  315 Smith Box 353560
  Seattle, WA 98195
  206-543-5790
  depts.washington.edu/history