Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants
The Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants fund projects that research, interpret, and preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage through collections care, oral histories, publications, and historic preservation.
Funder: Minnesota Historical Society
Due Dates: July 11, 2025 | October 10, 2025 | January 9, 2026 | April 10, 2026 | July 10, 2026 | October 9, 2026 (Small grants) | May 22, 2026 (Large grant pre-application) | July 17, 2026 (Large grant final application)
Funding Amounts: Small grants: up to $20,000 (12-month projects); Large grants: over $20,000 (6–18 months, up to 2 years for some projects); no match required but encouraged.
Summary: Competitive state-funded grants supporting projects that preserve Minnesota’s history and cultural heritage.
Key Information: All applicant organizations must be based in Minnesota; individuals are not eligible.
Description
The Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants program, administered by the Minnesota Historical Society, provides financial support for projects that preserve and enhance Minnesota’s history and culture. Funded by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment, this program supports a broad range of activities, including historical research, collections care, oral history, interpretive programs, historic preservation, and more. Grants are available in two tiers—small and large—with structured grant options for common project types to simplify the application process for smaller requests.
