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Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Field of Interest Fund
The Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site Field of Interest Fund was established to support projects that enhance and preserve the historic site in Rome City, Indiana. This fund prioritizes projects that improve the quality and accessibility of this culturally and historically significant site.
Grantmaking Criteria
Funding may be used for projects such as maintaining the Fishing Line Trail, including amenities like benches, water fountains, and other enhancements, but limited to the portion that runs through the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site. Transportation costs associated with school field trips to the site are also eligible. Restoration efforts in the formal gardens, Hilltop Drive roadside beautification projects adjacent to the site, and restoration projects for the Sower Farmhouse are among the preferred categories.
This grant is available to organizations such as the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site through the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites Corporation or its successor organization. Other eligible organizations include the Town of Rome City, Advance Rome City, Noble Trails, Sylvan Lake Improvement Association, Noble County Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Noble County Historical Society. Proposals are not limited to these organizations, allowing for flexibility to address broader community needs.
Deadlines
Applications must be submitted via the online system by November 2.
How to Apply
Grant seekers are encouraged to contact the Community Foundation’s Director of Community Engagement and Leadership to discuss their grant proposal before submitting a formal application. To apply, review the grant application guidelines and submit your application online via the CFNC Grant Portal.
Geographic Area Served
The fund serves Noble County, Indiana.
Questions?
For further assistance, contact Jazmín Herrera, MNA, Director of Community Engagement and Leadership, at Jazmin@CFNoble.org or 260-894-3335, or Caroline Sizelove, Program/Office Assistant, at Caroline@CFNoble.org or 260-894-3335.
Donor Fund Story:
Gene Stratton-Porter’s Cabin at Wildflower Woods, right on the shore of Sylvan Lake, is rich in history and brimming with beautiful nature. Affiliated with Indiana State Museums And Historic Sites, The Cabin is memorialized to preserve its historical significance and protect its bountiful nature.
Gene Stratton-Porter, Indiana’s most widely-read female author, accumulated around 50 million readers. She produced 12 novels, eight movie adaptations of her novels, seven nature studies, three poetry books, children’s books, and many magazine articles. Her works were heavily inspired by the gorgeous nature of Indiana and, specifically, the 148 acres of woods, trails, and gardens surrounding her cabin.
The site hosts nature walks, day camps, tours, and school group programs today. The goal of these programs is to encourage a love of nature and inspire through educating on the life of Gene Stratton-Porter.
The Gene Stratton- Porter State Historical Site Field of Interest Fund is designed to support the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site in Rome City, Indiana.
