The Women of Rondo: Research & Writing

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,350
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Rondo Center of Diverse Expression
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
June 2019
End Date
June 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Details

This project prepared five panels to illustrate the richness of African American women who resided in the African American community of Rondo and made multiple contributions to the social, economic, and educational sectors of the neighborhood. The enduring value of this Women of Rondo project will be a legacy for future generations and will provide a spark of imagination among visitors.Collage of documents and panels

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2017 Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 Historical Grants and Programs
Appropriation Language

$4,500,000 the first year and $6,500,000 the second year are for history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Historical Society must administer these funds 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).

2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,350
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$8,350
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Source of Additional Funds

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Recipient Board Members
Marvin R. Anderson, Diana Allen, Jim Gerlich, Cynthia Fraction, Jim Hart, Craig Morris, Jonathan Palmer
Project Manager
First Name
Marvin
Last Name
Anderson
Organization Name
Rondo Center of Diverse Expression
Street Address
315 Fisk Street
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
(651) 402-0095
Email
mranderson989@comcast.net
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-259-3000