Humanities Center administers multimillion-dollar ACHF grant programs

The Minnesota Humanities Center is a regular recipient of Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund appropriations to run statewide humanities and cultural programs and administer large grant programs, including a Community Identity and Heritage Grant Program exceeding $10 million in 2026-2027. It also manages children’s museum and festival grants and other cultural initiatives.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

FINANCIAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Recurring biennial appropriations since at least 2010; 2026-2027 Community Identity and Heritage Grant Program exceeds $10 million

Renewal

Biennial, one-time appropriations have been repeatedly renewed, with program scopes and volumes adjusted over time by the legislature.

Document type

Report

Source document

Minnesota House Research Department Report The Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund 2026-05-01

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Minnesota Humanities Center was awarded this financial services contract by House Research Department, as recorded on May 1, 2026.

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