A Legacy for Idaho
The America250 in Idaho commemoration, culminating in 2026, is a national effort to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding. America250 in Idaho aims to advance the ideals of the American Revolution – equality, liberty, and justice – through meaningful community engagement while recognizing and highlighting Idaho’s journey in America’s legacy.
In 2024, the Idaho Legislature appropriated funds for the America250 in Idaho commemoration, which provided the opportunity for qualifying applicants to receive $5,000 to $25,000 with a 10% match (cash or in-kind). Funding supports a variety of projects including capital investments to support interpretation, sustainability, and access; historic interpretation and exhibitions; publications, educational outreach, historic and cultural preservation, heritage tourism, and records and artifact preservation and access.
Of the funding provided:
- 59.92% will fund Historic Interpretation, Exhibitions, and Signage.
- 22.38% will fund a Capital Investment That Supports Interpretive Work Sustainability, and Access.
- 12.5% will fund Cultural and Historic Preservation and Heritage Tourism.
- 4.07% will fund Publications, Documentaries, and Educational Outreach.
- 1.12% will fund Records, Artifacts, and Public Access Projects
Application Resources
The AmpliFund Applicant Series reviews how to register on the portal, complete an application including the budget template, and other administrative functionalities.
Abbreviated written instructions are also available.