New Grant Round Opens for Pomeroy Foundation’s Legends & Lore Marker Program
This article originally appeared on the William G. Pomeroy Foundation website.
The William G. Pomeroy Foundation has officially started accepting online applications for Legends & Lore marker grants beginning Monday, Aug. 16, through Monday, Oct. 11, 2021.
This application cycle is the last round of funding for Legends & Lore markers in 2021. Established in 2015, Legends & Lore was developed by the Pomeroy Foundation to help local communities commemorate their unique legends and folklore and to promote cultural tourism with roadside markers.
“From folk heroes and lake monsters to prohibition wine hidden in beehives, numerous communities across the country are bringing their local stories to life with Legends & Lore markers,” said Deryn Pomeroy, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Pomeroy Foundation. “The community impact is clear. Markers help educate the public, encourage pride of place and promote economic activity.” Read more...