The Minnesota History Coalition invites you to join your colleagues to discuss history activities that have been supported by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, through the Legacy Amendment.

1. Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Minnesota History Coalition Listening Session

2. Today’s Agenda Overview of Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Experience with the biennium Develop MN History Coalition Recommendations Walk through policy process and next steps Final thoughts and questions

3. Constitutional Amendment : Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Act 56% of all those voting in the statewide General Election in November 2008 “May be spent only for arts, arts education, arts access; and to preserve Minnesota’s history and cultural heritage.” “The dedicated money under this section must supplement traditional sources of funding for these purposes and may not be used as a substitute.”

4. Funding Increases sales tax by 3/8 ¢ Expected to raise about $240 million per year Dedicated in Constitution as follows: Outdoor Heritage Fund 33% Clean Water Fund 33% Parks and Trails Fund 14.25% *Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund 19.75%

5. Themes High expectations Legacy Gift to future generations “Projects of enduring value” Transparency Accountability Evaluation Measurable outcomes “No precedents” (one time funding only)

6. 2009 History Coalition Request and Results 50% of Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund dedicated to statewide history programs (Result = 24%) Of that allocation: 45% for history programs statewide and of a state responsibility (Result = 45%) 30% for history grants (Result = 31%) 25% for partnership projects (Result = 24%)

7. Appropriations from Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund for 2010-11 biennium Arts: $43 million *History: $22 million Public Broadcasting: $11.6 million Libraries: $8.5 million Indian Language Preservation: $1.9 million Arts Education: $1 million Humanities/Zoos/Children’s & Science museums: $4.8 m.

8. Statewide Responsibilities MHS Programs & Exhibit $10,250,000 Support staff to help applicants access Minnesota Historical & Cultural Grants program Many opportunities for educators Our Minnesota Traveling Exhibits program to launch at Minnesota State Fair Improving access to MN History for Minnesota’s students and adult learners Enhancing American Indian / Minnesota History Curriculum Maximizing use of technology to preserve and deliver history statewide

9. Partnerships History Partnerships $4,000,000 Minnesota Digital Library $500,000 Archaeological and Historic Site Survey $500,000 Numerous benefits to history partners from a multitude of disciplines.

10. Statewide Historicand Cultural Grants $6,750,000 Results so far: Unprecedented visibility and response FY 2010: 365 applications, 179 projects funded (49%; benchmark maximum is 20%) 66% penetration statewide in first year To date: 703 applications: $33,902,042 requested Volume of applications is 9 times all other MHS grant programs combined for just legacy-funded grants

11. Statewide Historical and Cultural Grants “For history programs and projects operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional or other historical or cultural organizations; or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources.” Competitive grant process “The MHS shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.” Guided by Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC)

12. History Grants Legislative Requirements “Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process” “The MHS shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms” Creation of Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC)

13. Historic Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) “Balanced statewide membership” (nonmetro 7, metro 6) Self-nominated, juried selection “Members representing the interests of historic preservation, local history, archaeology, archival programs and other cultural programs related to the history of Minnesota.” HP=3, LH=4, A=2, AP=2 Primary duties relate to grants Met January 2010 and May 2010 to make recommendations Chaired by Mark Peterson and Ram Gada Terms concurrent with biennium

14. Grant Categories History Projects Collections Care and Management Three-Dimensional Objects Archives and History-Related Library Materials Reprographic Projects (photographs, microfilming, etc.) Digital Conversion and Access Interpretive Programs Museum and Archives Environments Oral History Publications and Research

15. Grant Categories Historic Preservation Projects Historic Properties Acquisition Pre-development Restoration/Preservation Building Systems and Accessibility Survey and Inventory Evaluation National Register Nominations Heritage Tourism and Interpretation Preservation Planning

16. Eligibility Applicant Eligibility “Operated or conducted by or through local, county, regional, or other historical or cultural organizations” Eligible recipients include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, governmental units, tribes, educational organizations. Project Eligibility “For history programs and projects operated or conducted by …” “Or for activities to preserve significant historic and cultural resources”

17. Funding Level Tiers Small Grants (“Fast Track”) History Projects in FY 2010 60% (115) of all (194) projects requested were awarded 55% of all money requested was awarded Historic Preservation in FY 2010 54% (38) of all (71) projects requested were awarded 58% of all money requested was awarded Interpretive Programs vs. Heritage Tourism

18. Funding Level Tiers Mid-Size Grants History Projects in FY 2010 67% (12) of all (18) projects requested were awarded 56% of all money requested was awarded Historic Preservation in FY 2010 62% (8) of all (13) projects requested were awarded 59% of all money requested was awarded

19. Funding Level Tiers Large Grants History Projects in FY 2010 19% (3) of all (16) projects requested were awarded 11% of all money requested was awarded Historic Preservation in FY 2010 31% (4) of all (13) projects requested were awarded 16% of all money requested was awarded

20. How were grants evaluated? Does project supplement traditional sources of funding? Does project meet appropriate professional standards? Does application present a clear statement of need? Does project meet conditions of MS 16B.98? Is project budget realistic? Can project be completed by June 30, 2011? Are measurable outcomes shown? Is there clear public benefit and access? Is the project sustainable? As suggested by grant applicants in summer of 2009: Significance of resource Partnerships Match Statewide distribution of projects

21. Questions and Feedback

22. 10 Year Plan and 25 Year Framework

23. Legislative mandate: Twenty-Five Year Vision, Framework, Guiding Principles, and Ten-Year Goals for the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Arts, history and cultural heritage programs will bolster Minnesota’s reputation as a center for creativity, innovation and imagination, supporting the long-term vitality of our state. Arts, history and cultural heritage programs will lead to new Minnesota-grown businesses that thrive in a state that invests in the creativity of its entire people. The investment of Arts and Cultural Heritage Funds over the next 25 years will transform the state, providing every Minnesotan lifelong access to programs and activities that engage him or her as innovator, historian, entrepreneur and creator of Minnesota’s future.

24. Questions and Feedback

25. Next Steps

26. History Coalition Listening Sessions Preston, July 14 Moorhead, July 20 Virginia, July 21 Little Falls, July 22 North St. Paul, August 2 Edina, August 3 Draft recommendations for History Coalition developed by October

27. Policy Process and Next Steps New MN History Coalition recommendations finalized by election day, November 2, 2010. January 4, Legislature reconvenes February 15, Governor’s budget due February 21, History Matters Day at Capitol April 24, Easter Sunday (very late this year) May 23, End of legislative session July 1, Beginning of new biennium

28. Funding Variables No history advocates New governor New legislature and new Speaker of the House Potential misuse (perceived or actual) of funds Different approaches to appropriations Very late Easter break

29. Other possible Legacy funding opportunities: State Arts Board Humanities Center The 12 regional public library systems Partnerships with other funds desired

30. What Let elected officials know about what you are doing Groundbreakings Ribbon Cuttings Site Visits Newsletters Potential projects How Know your elected official/ legislator Use personal perspective /connection Be yourself Be brief Be thankful Be on time Be patient Leave good info / have your facts straight Make the sell Follow up / say thank you again Coordinate with others Respect staffers

31. Contact Information Matt Hill, MHS, ACHF Manager 651-259-3428 matt.hill@mnhs.org David Kelliher, MHS, Director of Public Policy and Community Relations 651-259-3103 david.kelliher@mnhs.org Andrea Kajer, MHS, Deputy Director, 10/25 plan inquiries 651-259-3105, andrea.kajer@mnhs.org David Grabitske, MHS, Grants administration 651-259-3460 david.grabitske@mnhs.org

32. Stay up to date: www.mnhs.org/legacy Provide online input: www.tinyurl.com/mnlegacy

33. Questions and Feedback