Historic Recognition Grants
$275,000 the first year and $275,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants for projects carried out by nonprofit organizations or public entities that preserve, recognize, and promote the historic legacy of Minnesota, with a focus on commemoration of Minnesota's role in the American Civil War. The Minnesota Historical Society shall work collaboratively with the Governor's Civil War Commemorative Task Force to determine project priorities. Funds may be used for projects administered or delivered by the Minnesota Historical Society in cooperation with the task force.
Measurable outcomes include the number of counties, applicants, and grantees served through the grants program and the types of grants awarded. In addition, grants staff measure the amount of technical assistance provided, including through workshops, site visits, phone calls, emails, and face-to-face consultation. Grants staff also monitor the improvement grant applicants make with each grant application and the degree to which project results meet professional standards, ensuring Minnesota's historic resources are properly preserved.