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Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants
Supporting the preservation of Minnesota’s history and culture since 2008.
The Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants program —also known as Legacy Grants — is a competitive process created to provide financial support for projects focused on preserving Minnesota’s history and culture. This state-funded program is made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund using sales tax revenue resulting from the Clean Water, Land, and Legacy amendment created through the vote of Minnesotans on Nov. 4, 2008.
How do I apply for a grant?
Find out if your organization or project is eligible and how the application process works.
How do I manage my grant?
Learn the ins and outs of the grant you’ve received.
Deadlines
July Small Grant Application Deadline**
Friday, July 11, 2025
July Large Grant Pre-application Deadline**
Friday, July 18, 2025
**Pending funding approval by the Minnesota Legislature and Governor these dates are subject to change.
Open House
Attend a Grants Office Open House on the first Thursday of each month from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Featured grants
Grant office webinars
The Grants office has created a series of webinars to help in the planning of your grant.
Find a specialist
The Preservation Specialists Directory is a resource of companies and individuals that can provide services for your grant projects. These include tradespeople, collections specialists, exhibit planners, and much more.
Additional history resources
Augment your history organization's development and your own management skills with these tools and services designed to help you interpret and preserve the history of your community.
Contact Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants • grants@mnhs.org • 651-259-3497