State Capital Projects Grants-in-Aid
Funds major preservation, restoration, and accessibility projects for publicly owned historic buildings in Minnesota, requiring compliance with federal preservation standards.
Funder: Minnesota Historical Society
Due Dates: January 23, 2026 (Pre-application draft) | March 6, 2026 (Final application) | May 22, 2026 (Large grants pre-application) | July 17, 2026 (Large grants final application)
Funding Amounts: Minimum request $10,001; no maximum cap; 1:1 match required; project period up to ~18–24 months.
Summary: Supports major historic preservation, restoration, and accessibility projects for publicly owned buildings listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places.
Key Information: Pre-application is mandatory to be eligible for final application; match must be from non-state sources.
Description
This program funds large-scale historic preservation construction projects for publicly owned buildings in Minnesota. Eligible projects include restoration, rehabilitation, preservation, building systems upgrades, and accessibility improvements. All work must serve a public purpose, comply with state bond fund requirements, and meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The goal is to help political subdivisions preserve significant historic properties and enhance public access and benefit.
