The Missouri State Genealogical Association (MoSGA) established the 21st Century Fund in 2005 to promote the preservation and publication of Missouri genealogical data. Grants from the fund are awarded to Missouri genealogical societies, historical societies, libraries and/or archives to identify, compile, record, index and/or preserve non-public (non-governmental) records.

The deadline for receipt of the application is April 30, 2012. Grants will be awarded prior to July 1, 2012.  Grants are awarded based on a requested amount up to $1,000 per project.

Past 21st Century Fund Grant Awards

2009 - Butler County Archive in Poplar Bluff, Missouri received a grant to purchase acid free pamphlet files and associated supplies to organize the growing number of donated genealogical materials. Local volunteers will assist in organizing family histories, genealogy magazines, research books and pamphlets. Once processed, these materials will be available to researchers.

2009 - Scott County Historical and Genealogy Society in Benton, Missouri received a grant to support the research and preparation for a publication on county landmarks. The book will cover the period from 1822, when the county was established, to the present. The Society plans to interview senior citizens, search local newspapers and probate records for pertinent documentation on the estimated 75 county landmarks.

2010 - The Morgan County Historical Society in Versailles, Missouri received a grant to purchase archival supplies to preserve, organize and display their county’s school records dating from 1846 to 1961. The records were recently donated to the society by the Morgan County RII School District. Once processed, these materials will be available to researchers.

2011 - The Friends of Miami, Inc., in Miami, Missouri received a grant to purchase archival supplies to preserve their town records. The area of Miami on the Missouri River in Saline County is one of the earlier settlements (1817) in the State of Missouri. Once processed, the town records will become available to researchers.