Program Awards
Our present concerns focus on assisting museums, historical societies and libraries. The Foundation also provides seed money for innovative programs, including action and research projects in South Dakota that:
- relate to the purposes of the Chapter.
- provide unique educational opportunities not offered in existing programs.
- promote historical and related studies in high schools and other educational institutions.
- promote the study and recording of genealogical data and the expansion of genealogical libraries.
- promote historical interest and preservation of memorabilia and items of historical significance (i.g. funds may be used for the support and expansion of one or more local museums and the programs sponsored by them. - including the support of historic pageants or re-enactments).
- promote ideals of patriotism, democratic ideals (such as support funds for traveling programs, speakers, essay or speaking contests relating to such areas).
- expand the support for citizen naturalization programs.
The foregoing is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities which may be supported by Foundation grants, nor is it intended that all of these mentioned in the specific forms described will be undertaken. The Foundation will consider requests like these along with other innovative ideas that applicants submit to the Board for funding approval.
The Foundation is NOT accepting applications for student scholarships.
For More Information
Inquiries related to the Mary Chilton DAR Foundation's grant-making policies and procedures should be directed to:
Mary Chilton DAR Foundation
PO Box 921
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
605-335-0794
www.dar-marychiltonfoundation.org