State Capital Projects Grants-in-Aid
The State Capital Projects Grants-in-Aid from the Minnesota Historical Society funds major preservation, restoration, and accessibility projects for publicly owned historic buildings in Minnesota.
Funder: Minnesota Historical Society
Due Dates: January 22, 2027 (Pre-application draft) | March 5, 2027 (Final application)
Funding Amounts: Minimum request $10,001; no maximum; 1:1 match required (grant covers up to 50% of total project cost).
Summary: Supports major historic preservation construction projects for publicly owned buildings in Minnesota, focusing on restoration, rehabilitation, preservation, and accessibility.
Key Information: Pre-application is mandatory for eligibility; only public entities with eligible historic properties may apply.
Description
This program provides competitive grants to support significant capital projects that preserve, restore, rehabilitate, or improve publicly owned historic buildings throughout Minnesota. The focus is on projects that enhance the longevity, accessibility, and public benefit of properties listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. All work must serve a public purpose, meet state statutory requirements for use of bond funds, and comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
