The Essex County Arts Council invites all County nonprofits to apply for its 2016 grant awards. "Projects must have an arts and/or culture theme and must be free and open to the public," commented Board President Margaret Gibbs. "The deadline is May 2, 2016, and we want to get … [Read more...] about Essex County Arts & Culture Groups Can Win Grant Funds in 2016
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Fort Ticonderoga Receives Grant from Mars Chocolate North America at Colonial Chocolate Society Meeting
Fort Ticonderoga is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant by Mars Chocolate North America, which will support the research and living history programming presented to visitors at Fort Ticonderoga in 2016. The grant funded project entitled 1777: A … [Read more...] about Fort Ticonderoga Receives Grant from Mars Chocolate North America at Colonial Chocolate Society Meeting
Fort Ticonderoga Receives Highly Selective “Museums for America” Grant
Fort Ticonderoga has received a highly selective "Museums for America" grant in the amount of $150,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services that will support a re-interpretation and exhibition of the museum’s outstanding artillery collection. This funding will help … [Read more...] about Fort Ticonderoga Receives Highly Selective “Museums for America” Grant
Fort Ticonderoga Receives Prestigious Education Grant
The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a grant of $170,361 to Fort Ticonderoga to host two week-long Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops for School Teachers in the summer of 2016. The workshops will focus on "The American Revolution on the Northern … [Read more...] about Fort Ticonderoga Receives Prestigious Education Grant
CATS Matching Fund Challenge
When we formed Champlain Area Trails and began laying out trails, we'd flag a route, come back to clear it, and find that the job was already done. How was this happening? We discovered it was the work of Bill Amadon. Some were concerned and others suggested we invite Bill onto … [Read more...] about CATS Matching Fund Challenge