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Small grant deadlines: Oct 9, 2026; Jan 8, 2027; Apr 9, 2027
Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants (Small Grants Program) is sponsored by Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS). Funded by the state's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (Legacy Amendment), these small grants help non-profits, local government units, and religious institutions structured as nonprofits preserve and share Minnesota history.
Eligible projects for houses of worship include professional environmental/HVAC controls evaluations, historical structures reports, condition assessments, and conservation of historic architectural elements or artifacts (such as historic church artwork or documents).
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The Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants program —also known as Legacy Grants — is a competitive process created to provide financial support for projects focused on preserving Minnesota’s history and culture. This state-funded program is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund using sales tax revenue resulting from the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy amendment created through the vote of Minnesotans on Nov.
4, 2008. How do I apply for a grant? Find out if your organization or project is eligible and how the application process works.
How do I manage my grant? Learn the ins and outs of the grant you’ve received. October Small Grant Application Deadline: Friday, October 9, 2026 January Small Grant Application Deadline: Friday, January 8, 2027 April Small Grant Application Deadline: Friday, April 9, 2027 All deadlines and timelines The Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) met publicly on November 6 and 7, 2025, at the Minnesota History Center in St.
Paul to discuss and determine its funding recommendations for this year's round of large Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants applications. 2026 HRAC Meeting Discussion Time Tracking HRAC discusses applications at public meetings before advancing a list of recommendations to the Minnesota Historical Society's Governing Board for final approval.
All applicants will be notified by email after the MNHS Governing Board makes a final decision. Upcoming HRAC Meeting: FY27 Large Round Grant Recommendations The Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) will meet on September 17 and 18, 2026, to discuss funding recommendations for the FY27 Large Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grant round at the Minnesota History Center (St.
Paul, MN) from 10:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm each day. The public is invited to attend in person or watch via the livestreams below. Please note that public presentation or participation is not permitted.
September 17 HRAC Livestream September 18 HRAC Livestream Note: HRAC determines the sequence of discussions during the meeting itself, so exact times for specific projects aren't available ahead of time. The Grants Office staff will not be available to answer questions or assist with technical issues during the meeting or livestream.
Masonry Restoration for the Historic Residence at Tower View Attend a Grants Office Virtual Open House on the first Thursday of each month from 2:00 to 3:30 p. m. The Grants office has created a series of webinars to help in the planning of your grant.
The Preservation Specialists Directory is a resource of companies and individuals that can provide services for your grant projects. These include tradespeople, collections specialists, exhibit planners, and much more. Additional history resources Augment your history organization's development and your own management skills with these tools and services designed to help you interpret and preserve the history of your community.
Contact Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants • grants@mnhs. org • 651-259-3497
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations, educational organizations, local governments, and federally recognized Tribes in Minnesota. Properties undertaking heavy construction work generally must be listed in or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants (Small Grants Program) are due January 8, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants (Small Grants Program) is funded by Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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