$200,000 GIVEAWAY TO RESCUE AILING WWI MEMORIALS
$200,000 GIVEAWAY TO RESCUE AILING WWI
MEMORIALS
In a program launched in July, 2016 The U.S. World War I Centennial
Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library have announced a
$200,000 matching grant challenge offering awards for up to 100 local projects
around the country.
Kenneth Clarke, President and CEO of the Pritzker Military Museum & Library
stated, "The words 'Lest We Forget' appear on World War I memorials across the
nation. Sadly, however, many of these memorials are in need of conservation
and restoration, in this, their centennial year."
To get one of the matching grants, applicants need to A) identify local World War
I memorials;; B) put together a proposal for their memorial in distress;; C) submit
their project for consideration;; D) raise local funds for a match of up to $2,000 per
project.
The details of the program are found on the project website
at ww1cc.org/100Memorials
The "100 CITIES / 100 MEMORIALS" program is particularly well-suited for
community-service projects hosted by veteran group posts,
historical/cultural/community organizations, faith groups, school programs, scout
troops, local sports teams, and motivated citizens.
Dan Dayton, Executive Director of the US WWI Centennial Commission,
commented:
"The program is designed to foster a sense of heritage in local communities and
to recognize local stories & people who were involved in the war. This $200,000
initiative also creates a way for community members to participate in the national
World War I Centennial that begins in 2017".
To qualify for a matching grant, a project proposal needs to be submitted
by November 11, 2016. Memorials need to be located in the 50 states or US
territories, and the preservation work must be completed (or have been
completed) between January 1, 2014 and November 11, 2018.
This veteran honoring program has been endorsed and adopted via a national
executive resolution of the American Legion, who itself was formed right after
WWI.
For more information about the program go to WW1CC.org/100memorials
Information on the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission can be found
at www.ww1cc.org
Information about the Pritzker Military Museum and Library can be found
at www.pritzkermilitary.org/WW1
Contact and more information:
Chris Isleib
Director of Public Affairs
U.S. World War One Centennial Commission
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
ww1cc.org/100Memorials
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