Public Radio Competitive Grants Fiscal Year 2012
Per Minnesota Laws, 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6, the Minnesota Department of Administration requested proposals to create, produce, acquire, or distribute radio programs that educate, enhance, or promote local, regional, or statewide items of artistic, cultural, or historic significance. Preference was given to projects that expand Minnesotan’s access to knowledge, information, arts, state history, or cultural heritage. Funds were awarded through a competitive process with review by a committee representing arts, history, humanities and broadcasting organizations statewide. Visit www.admin.state.mn.us/achfgrants for complete grant information.
The following public radio stations were awarded fiscal year 2012 Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Competitive Public Radio Grants:
- KAXE - $99,203
- KVSC Radio - $93,401
- Center for Communication and Development/KMOJ-FM - $106,854
- KUOM (Radio K) - $91,159
- KUMD - $88,713
- KFAI - $102,694
- KBEM - $87,694
- KQAL - $92,953
- WTIP-Cook County Community Radio - $117,894
- KSRQ-FM - $91,694
- KMSU-FM - $104,694
- Minnesota Public Radio - $1,318,000
Total Amount Granted: $2,394,953
Amount Carried forward and granted in FY13: $228,547
Review Committee Participants:
David O'Fallon, President, Minnesota Humanities Center
Sue Gens, Executive Director, Minnesota State Arts Board
Ann Alquist, Director of Radio Engagement, National Center for Media Engagement
Sue Mackert, Executive Director, Perpich Center for Arts Education
Pat Mulso, Executive Director, Freeborn County Historical Society
For more information about review committee members and conflicts of interest disclosures, please contact:
Jane Xiong
Department of Administration
jane.xiong@state.mn.us
651-201-2525
Public Radio Grants. $2,650,000 the first year and $2,650,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program - Public Radio. The commissioner shall solicit proposals and award grants to pubilc radio stations that satisfy the eligibility requirements under Minnesota Statues, section 129D.14, subdivision 3, and create, produce, acquire, or distribute radio programs that educate, enhance, or promote local, regional, or statewide items of artistic, cultural, or historic significance. The commissioner shall give preference to projects that expand Minnesotan’s access to knowledge, information, arts, state history, or cultural heritage. This appropriation is available for eligible costs incurred as of July 1, 2011, and does not expire until June 30, 2015.
Please see individual projects for measurable outcomes.