MinneCulture-KFAI

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$659,000
Recipient
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2021
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

KFAI will produce half-hour radio programs that take a deeper look at subjects reflecting the diverse local communities and teachers listeners about cultural topics. Minneculture consists of documentary and conversational programs showcasing Minnesota's arts, culture, history, and nature.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 56
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, abilities, and income will have access to artistic, cultural, and historical programming
There will be an increase in the amount of locally-focused content and Minnesota-focused content produced by public radio. This project will help to increase knowledge and awareness of the way that history affects people's lives and how that knowledge can help people make better informed decisions for the future.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

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 56
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.

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$659,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
N/A
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, and income will have access to artistic, cultural, and historical programming. Minnesotans will have easier access to locally focused content and Minnesota focused content produced by public radio. This project will help to increase knowledge and awareness of the way that history affects people's lives and how that knowledge can help people make better informed decisions for the future.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Achieved proposed outcomes

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