KMOJ Documentaries

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$714,000
Recipient
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Project Overview

KMOJ in partnership with Ampers will produce two one-hour radio documentaries entitled Housing First. KMOJ Hosts will shine a light on how housing challenges affect people in our communities. Home ownership is the pathway to true equality and prosperity. But racial covenants on property titles in the early 20th century, created structural barriers to safe housing and wealth building. The programs will explore how these restrictions served as powerful obstacles for people of color seeking safe and affordable housing. And what is now being done to mediate the effects of these historical inequities, and current efforts to create more affordable housing in the twin cities, as well as what is being done to end homelessness in our communities. Housing First will air on KMOJ and will be made available online for on-demand listening.?

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 65
Appropriation Language

$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$714,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
N/A
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities and incomes will have access to Minnesota History and culture. Minnesotans will have easier access to locally focused content and Minnesota focused content produced by public radio. This project will result in an increase in locally and Minnesota-focused content produced by public radio.

Recipient Board Members
Mark Johnson, Chair; Leah Honsky, Vice-Chair; Todd Brakke, Secretary; Doug Westerman, Treasurer; Faith Ahlgreen, At-Large; Penny Holcomb, At-Large; Matthew Brown, At-Large
Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 65
Appropriation Language

$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.

Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities and incomes will have access to Minnesota History and culture. Minnesotans will have easier access to locally focused content and Minnesota focused content produced by public radio. This project will result in an increase in locally and Minnesota-focused content produced by public radio.

Recipient Board Members
Mark Johnson, Chair, Leah Honsky, Vice-Chair, Todd Brakke, Secretary, Doug Westerman, Treasurer, Faith Ahlgreen, At-Large, Penny Holcomb, At-Large, Matthew Brown, At-Large
Project Manager
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Glaser
Organization Name
Ampers
Phone
651-587-5550
Email
jglaser@ampers.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555