All Projects

$50,000 the first year is to Waseca County to complete the Waseca County Veterans Memorial.

$278,000 the first year is for a grant to the Big Marine Lake Veterans Rest Camp to develop and build a welcome center that supports the mission, programs, and safety of the Veterans Rest Camp to provide Minnesota's cultural, historical, and recreational activities to veterans, their families, and their guests.

$222,000 the first year is for a grant to Camp Legionville for programs for youth, veterans, and the public related to Minnesota's cultural, historical, and recreational activities.

$200,000 the first year is to the city of St. Peter to reconstruct the Minnesota Square Park pavilion in St. Peter.

Minnesota State Band will plan and present public band performances throughout Minnesota.  Partner with local school and community music groups, and community organizations. Focus upon the history of band music and of the Minnesota State Band.

$4,150,000 the first year and $3,900,000 the second year are to the Minnesota Public Television Association for production and acquisition grants according to Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.18. Of this amount, $650,000 the first year is for a grant to Twin Cities Public Television to produce the Vietnam: Minnesota Remembers project. Any production costs associated with this project incurred on or after February 1, 2017, are eligible for reimbursement under this section as long as these funds are available under subdivision 2.

$600,000 each year is to the Science Museum of Minnesota for arts, arts education, and arts access and to preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage, including student and teacher outreach, statewide educational initiatives, and community-based exhibits that preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.

$1,350,000 the first year and $1,350,000 the second year are for a grant to the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory for program development that features education programs and habitat enhancement, special exhibits, music appreciation programs, and historical garden access and preservation.

$25,000 each year is for a grant to Midwest Outdoors Unlimited to preserve Minnesota's outdoor history, culture, and heritage by connecting individuals and youth with disabilities to natural resources.

Wilderness Inquiry will connect more than 7,500 youth to their local lands and waterways through place-based education and hands-on outdoor experiences. These experiences will focus on the cultural history of the area to connect students to Minnesota's rich outdoor heritage. Of the 7,500 youth, more than 800 will take part in overnight and multi-day camping, training, and service learning trips throughout the state of Minnesota to deepen their connection to place and stewardship ethic.

Minnesota Public Radio is the state's largest cultural organization, providing 96 percent of the population with free access to some of the best broadcast cultural programming in the world.

For FY2020 and FY2021, funds were allocated to each member station based on AMPERS recommendations; KAXE, 91.7 FM - Grand Rapids KBEM, 88.5 FM - Minneapolis KBXE, 90.5 FM - Bagley/Bemidji KBFT, 89.9 FM - Nett Lake KFAI, 90.3 FM/106.7 FM - Minneapolis/St. Paul KKWE, 89.9 FM - Callaway KMOJ, 89.9 FM - Minneapolis KMSU, 89.7 FM - Mankato KOJB, 90.1 FM, Cass Lake KSRQ, 90.1 FM - Thief River Falls KRPR, 89.9FM - Rochester, MN KQAL, 89.5 FM - Winona KUMD, 103.3 FM - Duluth KUOM, 106.5 FM/770 AM - Minneapolis KVSC, 88.1 FM - Saint Cloud WGZS, 89.1 FM - Cloquet WTIP, 90.7 FM - Grand Marais

For FY2020 and FY2021, funds were allocated to each member station based on Minnesota Public Television Association recommendations: KAWE-$729,896.36; KFME-$588,522.82; KSMQ-$669037.10; TPT-$4,263,644.53; TPT, Minnesota Journeys-$921,500; KWCM-$719,022.87; WDSE-$760,776.33

$1,350,000 each year is for a grant to to the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory for program development that features education programs and habitat enhancement, special exhibits, music appreciation programs, and historical garden access and preservation. 

$1,700,000 the first year and $1,775,000 the second year are for Minnesota Public Radio to create programming and expand news service on Minnesota's cultural heritage and history. 

For FY2022 and FY2023, funds were allocated to each member station based on AMPERS recommendations

For FY2022 and FY2023, funds were allocated to each member station based on Minnesota Public Television Association recommendations.

Como Apprentice Program is an education program that supports students looking to gain professional experience and learn more about the plants and animals. The program structure is the student is offered a 2 year paid internship through the City's RightTrack program and the apprentice support and education is supported through this EdZooCation program that includes career development education classes, workshops and training.

Develop new educational habitat for two American Eagles

The program will roll out a series of interactive workshops led by esteemed Somali artists and educators. These workshops will cover various aspects of Somali arts, including traditional and contemporary music, poetry, dance, and visual arts, catering to all ages and skill levels.

The program is specifically designed to support the cultural advancement of the African-American community in this area. Historically, this community has faced systemic disadvantages that have impacted its cultural vitality. By identifying, supporting, and strengthening various aspects of African-American culture, this program aims to preserve and protect the community's rich heritage. The African-American church, a longstanding symbol of unity and preservation, will serve as a key venue for these activities, providing an ideal location for these community events.

Ampers member stations are producing a variety of programs, documentaries and musical specials on Minnesota's arts, historical, and cultural heritage. The stations are also offering free public performances. The on-air projects are aired on member stations, shared with other stations in the network and archived on station websites and the Ampers website: www.ampers.org

The Berger Fountain, known as the dandelion fountain to most, was installed in 1975 by Benjamin Berger and has been a beloved neighborhood landmark in Loring Park and a favorite location for wedding photographers and children ever since. Ben Berger was a park board commissioner and, after seeing a dandelion fountain in Australia, fundraised to build a sister fountain right here in Minnesota.

Revitalizing the old deer yards into Caribou Yards is a transformative initiative aimed at creating habitats for a herd of caribou. The need for this project arises from the closure of the old deer yards, which were previously inhabited by white-tailed deer until the last one passed away of old age. Subsequently, the fencing surrounding these three habitats has weathered and suffered damage during the years of inoccupancy.