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NEWS RELEASE August 18, 2025
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Michael Pearlman, Communications Director
Janelle Collins, Strategic Communications Director
Governor Gordon Announces Third Round of Awardees for Semiquincentennial Grant Program
Projects will take place in conjunction with the statewide America’s 250th Celebration
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force has announced the third round of awardees for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program.
The grants program was launched last year and is supported with a $2 million appropriation from the Wyoming Legislature. The grants program allows communities to recognize and celebrate Wyoming’s unique role in American history and to explore both Wyoming’s lasting legacy and future potential. The projects will take place in conjunction with the celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
“The Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force has awarded significant grant funds across Wyoming in anticipation of a busy, fun, and festive 250th celebration. The range of projects, events and initiatives are impressive,” Governor Gordon said. “The committee continues to accept applications and has not exhausted all funds yet. Please continue to submit grant applications for consideration.”
Four counties and two statewide entities were awarded grants totaling $66,600. They include:
- 12-Month Internship Position for Strategic Coordinator - The Albany County Historic Preservation Board will create an internship position that will support the planning and implementation of America 250th celebration events across Albany County. Funding will also be dedicated towards marketing and advertising, ensuring the widespread promotion of the celebratory events.
- Big Horn County Remember, Honor and Preserve 2026 Project - Big Horn County will preserve and permanently protect two Civil War canons, promoting long term public access and education. The county will also republish photos from rangeland scientist Professor J.G. Jack, featuring current photos alongside those from throughout the 20th century in the same location, demonstrating how Wyoming’s landscapes have changed – and stayed the same – over time.
- Arts for All Wyoming 250 Grant Program - Teton County Arts for All will create and administer a one-time grant program for art and education projects that embody America’s 250th. Non-profit organizations will be eligible for up to $3,000, making the creation of 250th celebrations accessible for all.
- Celebrating Uinta County for 250 Years & Beyond - Uinta County will implement Celebrating Uinta County for 250 Years & Beyond, a community driven project to build a bison metalwork sculpture reflective of the county’s rich history. The initiative will bolster historical awareness while bringing together the public to remember and celebrate the county’s history and contributions.
- Reflecting America: Past, Present, & Future - A Special Category at the Wyoming State Art Symposium - The Wyoming Arts Council, in collaboration with the Wyoming Secondary Art Education Association and the Wyoming State Museum, will create a new category for the Wyoming State Art Symposium, encouraging students to create works that celebrate America’s 250th. In a convergence of the past and present, students will be given the opportunity to showcase how Wyoming’s and the nation’s history have uniquely impacted them.
- Wyoming Veterans In Focus: Oral History and Photo Exhibit - Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources will initiate an oral history and photo exhibit of veterans’ experiences and lives in Wyoming, to be showcased at the Wyoming Territorial Prison and preserved in the Wyoming State Archives. To provide a space for reflection and connection, veterans will be paired with veterans to conduct oral interviews.
Governor Gordon established the Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force to develop and coordinate events and activities that honor this significant milestone. More information on the celebration will be made available on the dedicated Semiquincentennial celebration website at https://wyoming250.com.
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