Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants
The Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants from the Minnesota Historical Society fund research, preservation, and interpretation projects that advance Minnesota’s history and cultural heritage.
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Funder: Minnesota Historical Society
Due Dates: May 22, 2026 (Large grants pre-application) | July 10, 2026 (Small/structured) | July 17, 2026 (Large grants final) | October 9, 2026 (Small/structured) | January 8, 2027 (Small/structured) | April 9, 2027 (Small/structured)
Funding Amounts: Small/structured grants: up to $20,000 (12-month projects); Large grants: over $20,000 (6–18 months typical, up to 2 years max)
Summary: Supports Minnesota-based projects that preserve, interpret, and share the state’s history and cultural heritage.
Key Information: Open to MN nonprofits, government units, educational institutions, and tribes only.
Description
The Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants program provides competitive funding for projects that preserve and promote Minnesota’s history and cultural legacy. Administered by the Minnesota Historical Society and funded by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, the program supports a wide range of activities, including historical research, preservation of historic sites and collections, oral history, public education, interpretive programs, and structured projects addressing common needs of historical organizations. Grants are available at two main levels: small/structured (up to $20,000) and large (over $20,000), each with specific application processes and review timelines.
