Indiana History Writing Fellowship Impact
GrantID: 76690
Grant Funding Amount Low: $700
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $700
Summary
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Grant Overview
Indiana's fellowship structure prioritizes written documentation of specific historical events tied to the state's 92 counties. The Indiana History Writing Fellowship sets measurable targets for completed manuscripts that reference primary sources held at the Indiana State Library or county historical societies.
The state's population of 6.8 million includes a higher percentage of residents over age 65 than the national average, creating demand for accessible historical narratives suitable for K-12 curricula. Indiana Department of Education data show that only 41 percent of middle schools maintain updated local history modules; fellowship outcomes directly address this gap through required submission of supplementary classroom materials.
Writers must demonstrate access to county records offices or university archives within a 60-mile radius of their residence. Indiana's compact geography means most participants can reach these repositories without overnight travel, unlike larger states where distance becomes a limiting factor.
Grant reporting requires verification that completed works undergo review by at least one county historical society before final submission. Economic reliance on manufacturing and agriculture in different regions necessitates that narratives distinguish between northern industrial corridors and southern agricultural counties rather than treating the state as uniform.
The fellowship differs from Ohio programs by mandating inclusion of at least one primary source citation per 1,500 words from materials not already digitized. This requirement aligns with the Indiana State Archives' current digitization rate of 28 percent of pre-1900 holdings.
Distribution plans must include placement in at least five Indiana public libraries, with preference given to proposals that also supply digital files formatted for the state's existing library consortium platform.
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