Texas Historical Foundation

Funding pattern

What this funder pays for, at what size, and how to position adjacent work. Read from their filings, with every number checked against the record.

1 grant matching “flute” · $8,000

• $8,000

  Gault School of Archaeological Research · Fredericksburg, TX · 2024

  This research project will conduct an in-depth statewide survey of the folsom projectile point collecting detailed information using the methodology developed and employed for the recently completed texas clovis fluted … read allThis research project will conduct an in-depth statewide survey of the folsom projectile point collecting detailed information using the methodology developed and employed for the recently completed texas clovis fluted projectile point survey. less

Grant history

All 30 reported grants, largest first.

• $100,000

  Friends of the Wheelock School House · Wheelock, TX · 2023

  For the continued preservation and restoration of the wheelock school house. 2024 duda preservation award winners.

• $30,000

  Flower Hill Center · Austin, TX · 2023

  Continuing stabilization efforts at the smoot house, austin, home to the flower hill center. Second place winners of 2024 duda preservation awards.

• $30,000

  Friends of the Warren Ferris Cemetery · Dallas, TX · 2023

  The constellation of living memorials pilot program seeks to replicate the success seen at warren ferris to unserserved historic cemeteries throughout dallas, bringing new life by incorporating native texas habitats to … read allThe constellation of living memorials pilot program seeks to replicate the success seen at warren ferris to unserserved historic cemeteries throughout dallas, bringing new life by incorporating native texas habitats to their grounds. The constellation of living memorials pilot program seeks to replicate the success seen at warren ferris to underserved historic cemeteries throughout dallas, bringing new life by incorporating native texas habitats to their grounds. less
• $25,000

  Texas Archive of the Moving Image · Austin, TX · 2024

  Awarded funds for the restoration and digitzation of their kprc-houston collection.

• $25,000

  Texas Archive of the Moving Image · Austin, TX · 2023

  For restoration and digitization of their kprc-houston collection, a collection that includes the sole extant footage of many significant historical events as well as the beloved and longrunning eyes of texas series.

• $20,000

  Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum · Cuero, TX · 2023

  Expanding gallery, event, and outdoor space at cuero's chisholm trail heritage museum. Third place winners of 2024 duda preservation awards.

• $11,000

  Rutherford Bh Yates Museum · Houston, TX · 2023

  Preservation of the simms cottage, part of the museum's efforts to preserve the former freedmen's town in houston's fourth ward. Recipients of the 2024 directors' award in the duda preservation awards.

• $8,000

  Archer County Museum and Arts Center · Archer City, TX · 2024

  For phase two of the restoration of the historically designated 1910 archer county jail, future home of the archer county museum and arts center.

• $8,000

  Austin Film Society Obo Sugarloaf Pictures Llc · Austin, TX · 2024

  "tonkawa: they all stay together" is a full-length documentary film chronicling the texas tribe's return to their hill country homeland after generations away and exploring their cultural and historical legacy within th… read all"tonkawa: they all stay together" is a full-length documentary film chronicling the texas tribe's return to their hill country homeland after generations away and exploring their cultural and historical legacy within the state, particularly the city of austin. less
• $8,000

  Documentary Arts · Dallas, TX · 2024

  Documentary arts received grant funding to create a compilation of songs written by musicians with ties to dallas' storied deep ellum neighborhood. Music will be recorded using period equipment and techniques, and featu… read allDocumentary arts received grant funding to create a compilation of songs written by musicians with ties to dallas' storied deep ellum neighborhood. Music will be recorded using period equipment and techniques, and feature contemporary artists from texas and beyond performing the works of iconic deep ellum musicians including blind lemon jefferson and willie johnson. less
• $8,000

  Friends of the Texas Historical Commission · Austin, TX · 2024

  Supports continuing scholarships for students and community members who otherwise would not be able to attend the annual real places conference, connecting community preservationists to resources across the state.

• $8,000

  Gault School of Archaeological Research · Fredericksburg, TX · 2024

  This research project will conduct an in-depth statewide survey of the folsom projectile point collecting detailed information using the methodology developed and employed for the recently completed texas clovis fluted … read allThis research project will conduct an in-depth statewide survey of the folsom projectile point collecting detailed information using the methodology developed and employed for the recently completed texas clovis fluted projectile point survey. less
• $8,000

  Gonzales Main Street · Gonzales, TX · 2024

  "gonzales- legacy in lights" is a digital mapping project that will create an immersive retelling of the 1835 battle of gonzales.

• $8,000

  Kovno Communications Inc Obo Liz Carpenter Film Partners · Austin, TX · 2024

  Grant supports extended screenings of "shaking it up: the life & times of liz carpenter", a full length documentary chronicling the life of liz carpenter, the influential texas journalist, activist, and political operat… read allGrant supports extended screenings of "shaking it up: the life & times of liz carpenter", a full length documentary chronicling the life of liz carpenter, the influential texas journalist, activist, and political operator who became a household name while working in lbj's white house. less
• $8,000

  Midland Historical Society · Midland, TX · 2024

  Funds for cleaning, replacement of damaged wood, and repainting of original shiplap siding on the historic brown dorsey home.

• $8,000

  Museum of the West Texas Frontier · Stamford, TX · 2024

  Supports the further expansion of the "history alive" program at the museum of the west texas frontier.

• $8,000

  Rancho Alegre Radio Dba Rancho Alegre · Austin, TX · 2024

  This project will see interviews with the greats of tejano music made available to the public, providing firsthand accounts of this too often overlooked and uniquely texan music movement.

• $8,000

  Schreiner University Dba the Texas Center at Schreiner Univerity · Kerrville, TX · 2024

  The grant supports production of the documentary film of "we are what we eat" which is an exhibition in partnership with flavory texas, documenting texas food traditions through travelling museum exhibits, public events… read allThe grant supports production of the documentary film of "we are what we eat" which is an exhibition in partnership with flavory texas, documenting texas food traditions through travelling museum exhibits, public events, and a 30 minute documentary following photographer al rendon as he documents texas sausage making traditions. less
• $8,000

  Texas Heritage Project of Aitscm · San Antonio, TX · 2024

  To fund a project that will create immersive, interactive digital maps detailing history of the region from the 1600s to present day, exploring the history of south texas indigenous peoples.

• $8,000

  Texas State Historical Association · Austin, TX · 2024

  For the tsha annual meeting which is the largest gathering of its kind for texas history enthusiasts and professional and independent scholars.

• $8,000

  The Cavalla Historical Foundation Dba Galveston Naval Museum · Galveston, TX · 2024

  This project will clean, restore, and preserve the deck on the wwii-era uss stewart, repairing areas of the deck surface that have corroded over time.

• $8,000

  The Williamson Museum Obo the Stones Are Speaking · Georgetown, TX · 2024

  "the stones are speaking" is a full-length documentary film following the discoveries of archaeologist mike collins who found evidence of people living in central texas 20,000 years ago. Rant funding would bring the fil… read all"the stones are speaking" is a full-length documentary film following the discoveries of archaeologist mike collins who found evidence of people living in central texas 20,000 years ago. Rant funding would bring the film to a wider audience. less
• $8,000

  Tom Lea Institute · El Paso, TX · 2024

  To support a project to curate and digitize materials from the tom lea library and collection, focusing on curriculum inspired by texas artist tom lea (1907-2001). Materials will be made publicly accessible at no cost t… read allTo support a project to curate and digitize materials from the tom lea library and collection, focusing on curriculum inspired by texas artist tom lea (1907-2001). Materials will be made publicly accessible at no cost to users on the portal to texas history. less
• $7,974

  Shumla Archaeological Research and Education Center · Dallas, TX · 2024

  Funds support the rehousing of collections into archival storage materials and the digitization of the curt harrell collection of rock art legacy photos in the trans pecos region.

• $7,883

  Friends of the Mercedes Library · Mercedes, TX · 2024

  To fund an exhibit and public history event telling the story of colegio jacinto trevino, the ?rst chicano college in the united states, founded in south texas in 1970.

• $7,700

  Dr Pepper Museum · Waco, TX · 2024

  For the purchase of state of the art archival storage equipment for their expansive collections.

• $7,500

  Preservation Texas · San Marcos, TX · 2024

  Grant supports phase 1 of the preservation texas institute operations and business plan, laying the groundwork for a world-class preservation field school in central texas.

• $6,400

  Fort Worth Museum of Science & History · Forth Worth, TX · 2024

  Fort worth museum of science & history received grant funding for restorations to items in their general worth collection, preparing them for exhibition at the new fort worth city hall in 2025. The city's namesake, wort… read allFort worth museum of science & history received grant funding for restorations to items in their general worth collection, preparing them for exhibition at the new fort worth city hall in 2025. The city's namesake, worth was a veteran of the mexican-american and seminole wars. The collection serves as a foundational element for numerous historical programs at fwmsh. less
• $6,173

  Sam Houston State University · Huntsville, TX · 2024

  Sam houston state university will use grant funds to expand their digital archive of sam houston collections to include garments, furniture, and household objects, thus making the items fully searchable to the public on… read allSam houston state university will use grant funds to expand their digital archive of sam houston collections to include garments, furniture, and household objects, thus making the items fully searchable to the public online. less
• $6,000

  Buildingcommunityworkshop · Dallas, TX · 2024

  Received grant support for their effort to create a series of 3-d models depicting dallas' historically black 10th street historic district at critical junctures in its history.

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