Wasioja Historic District Interpretive Sign Audio Program

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,821
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Dodge County
Recipient Type
Local/Regional Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2023
End Date
April 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Dodge
Dodge
Project Details

To hire qualified professionals to record audio narratives to accompany Dodge County's Wasioja Historic District's interpretive signage.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications
Advisory Group Members and Qualifications
Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs
Appropriation Language

$5,982,000 the first year and $7,000,000 the second year are for statewide historic and cultural grants to local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Money must be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer the money using established grant mechanisms, with assistance from the advisory committee created under Laws 2009, chapter 172, article 4, section 2, subdivision 4, paragraph (b), item (ii).

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,821
Other Funds Leveraged
$221
Direct expenses
$10,042
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Available upon request. Contact: grants@mnhs.org

Measurable Outcome(s)

Short Term- These goals were achieved ahead of schedule and slightly under budget. The recordings are part of the Dodge County Historical Society's museum information which will be available to the public.
Intermediate Term- The goals are in process and on schedule. The audio recordings produced in Phase 3 will be used to submit a MHS Small Grant application for Phase 4, which involves fabrication and installation of the interpretive signs. This application will be submitted prior to the October 2023 deadline.
Long-Term - This goal is in process and on-going. With the recent funding of the stabilization of the Seminary Ruins through the bonding bill, Dodge County will continue to promote the history, culture and tourism within Dodge County and revitalization of the Wasioja Historic District.

Source of Additional Funds

Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org

Recipient Board Members
David Kenworthy, Rhonda Toquam, Tim Tjosaas, Rod Peterson, John Allen
Project Manager
First Name
Melissa
Last Name
DeVetter
Organization Name
Dodge County
Street Address
Dodge County Government Services Building, 721 N. Main St.
City
Mantorville
State
MN
Zip Code
55955
Phone
5076356253
Email
melissa.devetter@co.dodge.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000