The Tennessee Wars Commission and Tennessee Historical Commission announced today that grant applications will now be accepted for 2017. The program provides funding to protect and interpret Tennessee's historic military sites ranging from the French and Indian War through the American Civil War era.

"Eligible projects for funding include planning grants, archaeological surveys, trail signage and land acquisition," said Tennessee Historical Commission Executive Director Patrick McIntyre. "Since 1994, this program has helped protect over 7,000 acres of endangered battlefield property in Tennessee, preserving the heritage and history of this state."

Previous projects that have received funding include an archaeological survey at the Civil War Battle of Franklin Cotton Gin site, interpretive signage for the War of 1812 Camp Blount Memorial Park in Fayetteville, and recovery and forensic investigation of remains from the Mexican-American War.

Grant applications can be obtained by contacting Timothy Hyder, program director of the Tennessee Wars Commission at tim.hyder@tn.gov, (615) 770-1095 or via mail at 2941 Lebanon Pike, Nashville, TN 37214. Completed applications must be submitted by Dec. 1, 2016.

For more information about the Tennessee Wars Commission, please visit http://www.tn.gov/environment/article/thc-tennessee-wars-commission or call (615) 770-1097.