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Collections Care and Management

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Because historical materials are held in public trust, this category supports projects that manage and/or preserve collections for public access.


Archives and Library Materials

Eligible Projects

  • Establishing an archives.
  • Archives collection development.
  • Basic processing.
  • Detailed processing.
  • Archives cataloging and description projects:
    • Creating MARC records.
    • Creating EAD finding aids.
  • Developing a records management program, including establishing a museum or institutional archives.
  • Developing policies for your archives or library.
  • Projects to deal with new and evolving media.
  • Development of Web / Library 2.0 capabilities and outreach.
  • Structured Grants.

What is NOT Funded

  • Collection development that is not related to Minnesota history.
  • Creating MARC records for non-Minnesota history materials.
  • Development of Web / Library 2.0 capabilities that is not related to Minnesota history.


Museum Collections

Eligible Projects

What is NOT Funded

  • Creation of new monuments, sculpture or murals. If you wish to create new art that conveys historical messages, you may pursue Legacy funding through the Minnesota State Arts Board.
  • The use of Legacy funds to acquire collections of historical materials will be approved only in exceptional circumstances. Discuss potential acquisition projects with Grants Office staff before you submit your application.

 

Reprographic Projects (Reproduction Projects)

Eligible Projects

  • Microfilming.
  • Photograph reproduction.
  • Purchasing microfilm/fiche reader or reader/printer.
  • Purchasing microfilm copies.
  • Reformatting deteriorating media.

What is NOT Funded

  • This category does not include digital reproduction. For digital imaging or digitization projects, see the Digital Conversion and Access category.

 

The Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program has been made possible by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund through the vote of Minnesotans on November 4, 2008. Administered by the Minnesota Historical Society.