The state legislature's grant program appropriation sets the general parameters for applicant and project eligibility. The appropriation specifies funding 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. In short, an eligible project must demonstrate a direct connection to Minnesota history or cultural heritage.
- 501(c)(3) non-profits, units of state and local government, federally recognized tribes, and educational institutions, can apply for grants.
- Both the applicant and the project need to be eligible prior to submitting an application (including pre-application).
- Grant projects must be ready to begin once the grant is awarded. This includes applicable permissions from the grantee’s board or governing entity.
- Applicant must have the legal authority to implement change including adjacent areas as stated in the grant proposal regarding real property (historic property) or collections.
- All applicant organizations must reside in the state of Minnesota.
Ineligible applicants:
- Individuals
- For-profit corporations and organizations
- Federal agencies
- Fiscal agents (sponsors)
- All others not falling under "eligible applicants"
For information about ineligible expenses, see the following link:
https://www.mnhs.org/sites/default/files/preservation/legacy-grants/grants-manual/minnesota_historical_and_cultural_heritage_grants_manual_v.7_1.pdf#page=11
