Research Fellowships Program
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$48,435
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Historical Society
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2016
End Date
June 2017
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Statewide
Project Overview
MNHS awarded seven research fellowships for the third year of the Legacy Research Fellowships program in FY16. Four scholars received $5,000 awards and three received $1,000 awards. The fellows used resources from the Gale Family Library to explore a wide range of Minnesota history topics including:
* A review of Minnesota's development and
Indian lands
* Visual arts in Minnesota
* Forts in Minnesota after the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862
* Minnesota reflections on World War I
The fourth class of scholars was selected in November 2016 and begin work in January 2017.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2017 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Session Law Reference: Laws of Minnesota 2015, 1st Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4 (b) (2) Programs
Appropriation Language
$5,525,000 the first year and $6,000,000 the second year are for programs and purposes related to the historical and cultural heritage of the state of Minnesota conducted by the Minnesota Historical Society.
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$48,435
Direct expenses
$48,435
Administration costs
$600
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.10
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Successful award of fellowship. Each fellow will also conduct a staff seminar to share their research and will contribute an article to Minnopedia in their area of expertise.
Project Manager
First Name
MNHS
Last Name
Legacy
Organization Name
Minnesota Historical Society
Street Address
345 Kellogg Blvd. W
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55102
Phone
651-259-3105
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