The Cook County Historical Society has been awarded a $7,000 grant through the state Historical and Cultural Heritage Project. The money will be used for an HVAC evaluation.
Overall, 49 organizations statewide will receive grants for history and cultural heritage projects of enduring value; $10.5 million has been appropriated for grants in 2012 and 2013.
Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage grants are made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund with passage of the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. The amendment supports efforts to preserve Minnesota land, water and legacy, including our state’s history and cultural heritage.
“It’s clear that Minnesotans need these funds to preserve and make accessible history now and for future generations,” said David Grabitske of the Minnesota Historical Society. “In 2009 and 2010, the society administered more than $6 million in grants – the first time that Minnesotans have really had access to such significant grants for the cause of history. With those funds, we just made a dent in the pent-up demand for funds. It’s no surprise to see such strong usage of the grant program. We’re pleased to see the good work that began in the last legislative biennium continue.”
From preserving historic buildings to installing interpretive history markers along roadsides, Minnesotans now have access to more than $10 million for the cause of history and historic preservation through the Minnesota Historical and Cultural Heritage Grants.
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