Grants, Grants, and More Grants

Grant money is the lifeblood of most non-profit organizations, and we are no different in that regard. Funds are available from many different sources, yet the competition for grant funds is keen. With a slew of worthy non-profits formed after 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, philanthropy is spread thinner than ever.

As you are probably aware, the preservation and rehabilitation of the two remaining buildings is a high priority for us. According to a recent National Park Service Technical Preservation Brief, "In many cases, emergency stabilization is necessary to ensure that a structure does not continue to deteriorate prior to a final treatment or to ensure the safety of current occupants, investigators, or visitors. Although severe cases might call for structural remedies, in more common situations, preliminary stabilization would be undertaken on a maintenance level. Such work could involve installing a temporary roof covering to keep water out; diverting water away from fo undation walls; removing plants that hold water too close to the walls; or securing a structure against intruding insects, animals and vandals." We are considering several methods that will allow us to work safely on the buildings while retaining their unique character. And we must engage preservation experts, specialists, and highly qualified craftsmen, which adds to the overall cost. How much money are we talking about here ? Well, just a temporary roof structure able to withstand the prairie winds will run between $50-60K for a two-year lease.

This section of the web site is reserved for informing our viewers about grants we have applied for and funding sources we are contemplating. Simply use the navigational links at left to monitor our progress. If you know of a grant program that may benefit our mission OR if you are a foundation with funds available, please contact us so that we may begin a dialogue.

(12/07 We are most grateful for the generosity of Google for awarding our little group a Google AdWords account - with $30,000 worth of free advertising ! Free advertising on the Google search engine and affiliated partners translates into many more visitors to this web site. With more and more folks around the world learning about Medicine Mound, we may garner more support for the mission of "Preserving Texas History Though Education". Thanks, Google !