Quick Summary
Name: Marine Corps Heritage Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $106,011 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $3,000 - $85,000 |
| Average Grant | $10,000 - $20,000 |
| Application Method | Mixed (invitation only for some programs, application for fellowships) |
Contact Details
- Website: https://www.marineheritage.org/
- Phone: 800-397-7585 (toll-free), 703-586-7463
- Email: membership@marineheritage.org, seth.givens@usmcu.edu (fellowships)
- Address: 1775 Semper Fidelis Way, Triangle, VA 22172
Geographic Focus
- Primarily United States
- Focus on Maryland and Virginia areas
- Support for Marine Corps-related research and programs nationally
Funding Priorities
- Marine Corps history research and scholarship
- Educational grants and academic degree scholarships
- Historical research grants and fellowships (Shepherd Fellowship, Gridley Fellowship)
- National History Day (NHD) competitions
- USMC historical projects, artifacts, and landmarks restoration
- USMC Band programs and competitions
- Annual awards program recognizing work in journalism, literature, documentary, photography, and arts related to Marine Corps history
- Museum exhibits and multimedia productions about Marine Corps heritage
What They Don't Fund
- Projects unrelated to Marine Corps history, traditions, or culture
- General operating support for non-Marine Corps organizations
- Organizations outside their mission of preserving and promoting Marine Corps heritage
Application Method
Fellowships: Application process for Ph.D. students conducting Marine Corps history research. Submit application materials to Dr. Seth Givens at seth.givens@usmcu.edu. Requires enrollment in accredited Ph.D. program and dissertation committee approval.
Other Grants: Primarily awarded through internal review process and organizational partnerships. No public open application process for institutional grants. Some programs may be invitation-only or awarded to specific partner organizations (e.g., USMC Historical Company, university programs).
Awards Program: Annual recognition program for outstanding work in various categories related to Marine Corps history and culture.
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