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The Minnesota Historical Society issued the following news release:
The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) is pleased to announce the newest recipients of 36 Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grants ($10,000 and less), totaling $315,731 in 20 counties.
Small grants are awarded quarterly to help nonprofits, educational organizations, government units, and federally recognized tribes to preserve and share Minnesota history. This cycle of awards was approved by the MNHS Executive Council on December 14, 2023.
Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants are made possible by the Legacy Amendment's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on Nov. 4, 2008. The Legacy Amendment supports efforts to preserve Minnesota land, water, and legacy, including Minnesota history and cultural heritage.
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Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Small Grant Recipients
Recipients of small grants ($10,000 and less) from the fiscal year 2024 October small grants cycle are listed in alphabetical order below. Each project will preserve and enhance Minnesota's cultural and historical resources. All grants are competitive and awarded according to program guidelines and criteria, as well as professional standards.
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American Indian Family and Children's Services, St. Paul, $6,500
To hire qualified professionals to replace wood siding on the circa 1891 Pattern Shop, listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing building in the St. Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba Railway Company Shops Historic District.
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Brown County Historical Society, New Ulm, $9,609
To provide better organization of the museum collections, allowing for greater public access to the community's historic resources.
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Centro Tyrone Guzman, Minneapolis, $10,000
To hire qualified professionals to produce two scripts exploring the history of Latine elders' experiences in Minnesota.
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City of Afton, Afton, $10,000
To hire qualified professionals to evaluate the current level of museum accessibility, per Americans with Disabilities Act standards, and provide recommendations for accessibility improvements.
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City of Browns Valley, Browns Valley, $10,000
To hire a qualified architect to conduct a conditions assessment of the circa 1861 Sam Brown/Fort Wadsworth Cabin, listed in the...