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Grant Workshops
"Writing a Better Grant Application" is a new workshop offered by the Grants Office staff. Learn to write strong project descriptions, establish compelling need and rationale, craft meaningful measurable outcomes, and articulate enduring value and sustainability in order to increase your project's competitiveness.
- TODAY! February 17, 9 a.m. at Hormel Historic Home, Austin.
- Thursday February 18, 2 p.m. at Lakeside Ballroom, Glenwood. Hosted by Pope County Historical Society. Space is still available--register now!
- Saturday February 20, 10 a.m. Deluxe Classroom II, Minnesota History Center, St. Paul. Register by February 18.
- Friday February 26, 10 a.m. at Lake of the Woods School, 1 mile west of Baudette on Highway 11. Hosted by Lake of the Woods County Historical Society. Register by February 22. Refreshments available for $5/person.
- NEW! Monday March 1, 10 a.m. at Hermantown City Hall. Sponsored by Twin Ports History Coalition. Register by February 25.
The workshops are free, about an hour long, and include time afterward to discuss your project(s) one-on-one with grants staff. Register by emailing the Grants Office.
Webinar Available Online
Unable to attend last week's grants webinar? The Grants Office staff have posted the PowerPoint presentation on the Legacy Grants website. Audio will be available soon.
Fast Track Deadline Next Week
The last small grant (Fast Track) deadline for FY 2010 is next week, Friday February 26, 2010. These grants are expected to resume with a May 28, 2010 deadline for FY 2011. Contact the Grants Office with questions. |
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From the Blog |
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Martin County History Website Updated (0 comments) - Martin County Historical Society wrote a grant to cover the costs of updating their website. Find out how they did it, and post your comments about how your organization keeps its social media updated.
What's in a name? (new) - How are users who demand more control over selection from raw historical data in stories they want to learn affecting you and your work? |
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Job Opportunities |
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Museum Director
Chenango County Historical Society in Norwich NY seeks Museum Director. Mail resume and salary requirements to Museum Director Search Committee, 45 Rexford St., Norwich, NY 13815. Deadline: Monday February 22, 2010.
Executive Director
MonDak Heritage Center in Sidney MT seeks Executive Director. Application screening begins March 22, 2010.
Internships
Multiple internships are available at Caponi Art Park in Eagan MN. Email cover letter, resume, references. |
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Do History Here |
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Historic Churches Talk
Join the Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum at the Hosmer Library in Minneapolis on Saturday February 27, 2010, 10:30 a.m. for a talk on "Historic Churches of Southeast Minnesota." Free.
Saving Your Family History
Denmark Township Historical Society hosts Sarah Hummel on Tuesday March 16, 2010, 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Ms. Hummel is director of the Richfield Historical Society and will speak on "Saving Your Family History." Free. Call 612-823-4934 for more information.
CCC Talk
Join the Minnesota Independent Scholars Forum at the Hosmer Library in Minneapolis on Saturday March 27, 2010, 10:30 a.m. for a talk on "Minnesota's African-Americans and Their Struggle with the Civilian Conservation Corps." Free. |
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Field Note |
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| The annual History Matters rally took place at the State Capitol on Monday February 15, 2010. Many people met with their legislators to let them know that History Matters to Minnesota. If you weren't able to attend, there's still time to make a difference--contact your legislators now! |
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Halfway Home, by Mary Logue.
Order from Minnesota Historical Society Press. |
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