The Downtown Medicine Mound Preservation Group is not a shadowy, behind-the-scenes operation. We believe that, as a public charity, it is our duty to make as much information public as possible and, successful or not, to inform our supporters of our efforts. This page is where we'll post information on the status of any grants that the Downtown Medicine Mound Preservation Group has applied for. Status updates will be posted periodically as information becomes available.

July, 2007 : The DMMPG has just applied for a cash grant from a local, private foundation in the amount of $33,790.00 to cover the costs of hiring a qualified preservation architect. This is a crucial first step in our organizational development while working to preserve these historic buildings in a manner consistent with current practices set forth in both State and Federal guidelines. Collectively, our Board of Directors believes that going forward without professional guidance would be "penny wise and pound foolish". (Update - 12/07 : Grant Request Denied)

August, 2007 : The DMMPG applied to Conoco-Phillips for a cash grant in excess of $600,000.00 for operational funding through 2009. This request has, so far, gone unanswered.

September, 2007 : The DMMPG has made an inital application to Tourism Cares for a $100,000.00 grant to finance capital improvements to the Medicine Mound Museum. This grant request is still pending. (Update - 12/07 : Grant Request Denied)

September, 2007 : The DMMPG has applied for a "Google Grant" to provide Internet advertising for our group. (Update - 11/07 : Google Grants has awarded our group with $30,000 in advertising revenue, to be used as a mechanism to drive traffic to this acclaimed web site.