I am a history nut. I love learning from and about the past. I enjoy examining the people, events, decisions, buildings, everyday objects and just about anything else that I can find out about those who came before us. Whenever I find myself in a place that has cable I am glued to the History Channel. When I travel I explore local history. As George Santayana said,” Those who do not remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” That kind of perspective really appeals to the evaluator in me.

So to honor my passion for all things historical I offer this next funder:

This week’s pick: The History Channel would like to “inspire the youth in your community to become the preservationists of tomorrow.” To do this they are offering Save Our History Program grants to nonprofit history organizations and local government agencies that partner with a local school or youth group in efforts that help preserve history in their communities.

Focus of the project should be on preserving something of historical significance to a community such as a building, collection or tradition. Grants of up to $10,000 are awarded. Applications are submitted online and are due by June 6th, 2008.