YOUNG HISTORIAN GRANT
We are proud to offer the opportunity to join our historical research collection and archival project. Do you have a family member, neighbor, friend who is or has shared stories of a citizen of Chatham County who embodies the beautiful, dedicated, authentic and remarkable qualities of a visionary and contributor?
The Young Historian Grant is a way to share in the storytelling and the preservation of what makes Chatham County a one of a kind community…through the stories of the people who live in it.
Each year Living Legends and members of the Chatham County Historical Association, Jordan Lake School of the Arts & Jordan Lake Creative Center will review and vote on the winning submission to be highlighted in our archival project. We are committed to inclusion and offer this opportunity to enhance opportunities in the community for exceptional needs individuals.
Grant Requirements:
All submissions will be revewied and we reserve the right to publish, with credit, any submission.
WHO CAN APPLY?
Submissions can only be made by a person with an exceptionality defined in an IEP, 504 plan or with documentation by a licensed practicioner. Applicants can work in teams and include typical developing and exceptional needs pairs. Applicants can be ages 12-20 years old and must be residents of Chatham County, NC.
HOW AND WHEN DO I SUBMIT MY RESEARCH?
Submissions can be made year round. All work submissions will receive credit and researchers release the Project for liability providing media and publication rights. Please send an email with your contact information and inquiry regarding a submission or submit your work -
Attention: Grant Submission to jlsafounder@gmail.com
Please include your name (s), the person you have researched, why you chose that figure, and means to contact living relatives or the person themselves if possible, a photo or representative art work, and your work cited list. Each written work should be a one page, single spaced, size 12 times roman numeral font paper, with a paragraph summary.
WHEN IS THE WINNER SELECTED?
The award will be determined each June and selected works will be posted in the archival as soon as it is verified and reviewed. The grant recipient will be contacted by email and phone by June 15th of each year.
WHAT IS THE PRIZE?
There is a $250 cash prize for the winning submission, podcast interview with the winner to be featured on our Youtube Channel: The Legends of Chatham County , invitation to the annual members luncheon, and publication of research with credit on our website and in media.