State Capital Projects Grants-in-Aid
The State Capital Projects Grants-in-Aid from the Minnesota Historical Society funds major preservation and restoration projects for publicly owned historic buildings using best practices in historic preservation.
Funder: Minnesota Historical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027: Pre-application draft deadline (mandatory) (projected) | March 2027: Final application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Minimum request $10,001; no maximum cap; 1:1 non-state match required; grants may cover up to 50% of eligible project costs.
Summary: Supports major preservation, restoration, and accessibility projects for publicly owned historic buildings in Minnesota.
Key Information: Pre-application is required to be eligible for the final application; property must be publicly owned and listed or eligible for the National Register.
Description
This program provides funding for significant capital projects that preserve, restore, rehabilitate, or improve building systems and accessibility for publicly owned historic buildings in Minnesota. Projects must serve a public purpose and comply with state requirements for the use of bond funds, including alignment with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The program aims to safeguard Minnesota’s historic assets by supporting projects that enhance the longevity and public value of these important properties.
