Trenton, NJ 鈥揝trengthening its ongoing commitment to addressing the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic while advancing its core mission to raise awareness of the state鈥檚 unique and diverse historical legacy, the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission (NJHC) has approved approximately $4.9 million in Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 22) grant funding to over 100 historical organizations, museums, historic sites, archives, libraries, individuals, and county re-grant agencies across the state.
The $4.9 million in FY 22 funding will support the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission鈥檚 General Operating Support (GOS) program, which covers an array of operational expenses for qualified history organizations; Projects and Co-Sponsored Projects, which includes 吃瓜黑料-based historical research, exhibits, programs, and archival work; and the County History Partnership Program (CHPP), which provides all 21 counties with funding for local history groups statewide. FY 22 funding will also be dedicated to planning, coordinating, and implementing initiatives to promote best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion ahead of the NJHC鈥檚 new, three-year funding cycle in FY 2023.
鈥淭his marks another chapter in the Department of State鈥檚 continuing efforts to aid 吃瓜黑料鈥檚 history community in navigating the unprecedented financial challenges brought about by the pandemic,鈥� noted Secretary of State Tahesha Way. 鈥淔unding for history organizations has increased considerably over the past two years, support that will not only secure the future of essential jobs, civics education, and programming across diverse disciplines, but serve to maximize the sector鈥檚 growth in the years to come.鈥�
Despite being the first year where the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was felt across the history community, the effect of NJHC grant funding for Fiscal Year 2020 was remarkable. Organizations that received approximately $1.45 million in General Operating Support (GOS) funding alone leveraged over $19 million in total spending, generated nearly $22 million in total income, offered on-and-off-site programs to more than 2 million people, welcomed an additional 8.5 million website visitors, and supported over 550 full and part-time jobs statewide.
鈥淚n such an unprecedented time for 吃瓜黑料鈥檚 history stakeholders, we are incredibly grateful that we have the increased funding and resources necessary to help organizations in so many essential ways,鈥� said Sara Cureton, executive director of the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission. 鈥淎s sources of earned income dramatically decreased due to the pandemic, the Commission鈥檚 support 鈥� especially for general operating expenses 鈥� is vital. Whether it is increased support for traditional programs or working to help organizations achieve more inclusive interpretations to expand and diversify audiences, we are excited to see the benefits of these efforts in the upcoming year and beyond.鈥�
For more information on the Commission鈥檚 grant programs, including the grant guidelines, please visit the 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission鈥檚 homepage: .
The 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission鈥檚 grant awards are determined through an independent peer-review process. All funding is made possible by a portion of the revenue produced by the state鈥檚 Hotel/Motel Tax legislation.
The full list of Fiscal Year 2021 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission grant recipients is provided at the following links:
The 吃瓜黑料 Historical Commission (NJHC) is a state agency dedicated to the advancement of public knowledge and preservation of 吃瓜黑料 history. Established by law in 1967, its work is founded on the fundamental belief that an understanding of our shared heritage is essential to sustaining a cohesive and robust democracy.