The Minnesota Historical Society has awarded more than $5.2 million in new Legacy Amendment grants to history and cultural heritage projects across Minnesota, with several initiatives directly benefiting St. Paul organizations and landmarks.

In the latest funding cycle, MNHS approved 42 small grants totaling $610,846 and 38 large grants totaling $4,668,796. The competitive awards support nonprofits, educational institutions, local governments and federally recognized Tribes working to preserve and share Minnesota history.

Several St. Paul recipients were included.

The Cathedral of Saint Paul received a $9,230 small grant to restore two significant architectural drawings. The City of St. Paul Parks and Recreation Department was awarded $10,000 to restore a historic monument.

Among larger awards, Hmong Museum received $65,000 to research the history of Hmong Minnesotans. Ramsey County Historical Society secured both a $17,658 small grant for archival organization and a $28,980 large grant to develop interactive learning labs at Gibbs Farm.

The Science Museum of Minnesota also received multiple awards, including nearly $100,000 to inventory and digitize Minnesota River Valley archaeological collections.

The funding comes from the voter-approved Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, established in 2008 to support preservation of Minnesota’s natural and cultural resources.

MNHS officials said the grants help expand public access to historical materials, protect significant structures and support research that deepens understanding of Minnesota’s diverse communities.
The next small grant application deadlines are April 10 and July 10, with the next large grant pre-application due May 22. Learn more at mnhs.org/preservation/legacy-grants.