MINNESOTA HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL GRANTS - Grants Program Overview
Where the Money Came From
During the first special session of the Minnesota Legislature in 2011, $10.5 million from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (S.F.6) of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment, was appropriated to the Minnesota Historical Society for its Statewide Historical and Cultural Grants program, which funds "projects of enduring value for the cause of history and historic preservation."
On other pages you will find information on eligibility, grant categories, funding levels, review criteria, and deadlines.
Help is Available
Staff of the Minnesota Historical Society's Local History Services Office stand ready to help you with your application. They will offer technical advice in their areas of expertise, help you decide what to apply for, and advise you on shaping your application. For assistance call or e-mail:
- Museum administration and interpretation:
David Grabitske, 651-259-3460; david.grabitske@mnhs.org - Collections management and general grants questions:
Melinda Hutchinson, 651-259-3459; melinda.hutchinson@mnhs.org - Archives and library materials, digitization projects, web and online:
Joe Hoover, 651-259-3461; joseph.hoover@mnhs.org - Conservation (museum/archives/library):
Bob Herskovitz, 651-259-3465; bob.herskovitz@mnhs.org - Historic preservation and grants administration:
Mandy Skypala, 651-259-3458; mandy.skypala@mnhs.org - Historic preservation:
Natascha Wiener (historical architect), 651-259-3462; natascha.wiener@mnhs.org
Historic Resources Advisory Committee
Minnesota History Coalition Partners
Statewide Update and Input Meetings
- Read a summary of meetings held in 2009 establishing the grant program. (PDF)
- View slides from the presentation. (PDF)
Report to the Legislature
On January 15, 2010 the Society released its report to the Legislature and Governor on activities carried out with support from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund in this first biennium of the Fund's existence. The report was acclaimed during the House of Representatives committee hearing at which it was presented for clarity and transparency.
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