Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$31,752
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
River City Rhythm, Inc.
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2024
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Wright
Wright
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The mission of River City Rhythm is to educate and inspire lifelong excellence in young people through unique opportunities in the performing arts.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Carol Bruess: author, speaker, relationship social scientist, and creator; Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner, healthcare consultant; Ken Martin: political strategist, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, arts organization

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Carol Bruess: author, speaker, relationship social scientist, and creator; Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner, healthcare consultant; Ken Martin: political strategist, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, arts organization

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota, 2023 regular session, chapter 40, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3; Minnesota Session Laws, 2024 regular session, chapter 106, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$31,752
Other Funds Leveraged
$416,948
Direct expenses
$432,824
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Youth and young adults in Minnesota will learn and grow through educational marching arts programs that inspire and challenge. The RCR Board of Directors will evaluate progress toward the stated outcomes based on annual participation rates, inter- and intra-seasonal competitive success, participation surveys, and feedback from program staff. 2: Minnesotans will gain access to high-quality live marching arts performances through community showcases, competitions, and parade appearances. The RCR Board of Directors will evaluate progress toward the stated outcome based on attendance at shows, competitions, parades, and community events, as well as through feedback provided via social media, email, and in-person discussions at events.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Project Manager
First Name
Bojan
Last Name
Hoover
Organization Name
River City Rhythm, Inc.
Street Address
3642 Brentwood Dr
City
Monticello
State
MN
Zip Code
55362
Phone
(612) 247-3854
Email
bojan@rivercityrhythm.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
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