Fiscal Year 2026-2027

The Department of Administration manages the following Fiscal year (FY) 2026-27 Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund grants per Minnesota Session Laws- 2025, Chapter 36, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6. This appropriation states that the commissioner of administration may use a portion of the appropriation for costs that are directly related to and necessary for the administration of grants in the subdivision. The Department of Administration is claiming 3.5% in State Fiscal Year 2026 and 4% in State Fiscal Year 2027 to administer Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund grants in the FY26-27 biennium. 

For information on prior years' grant awards, visit the archived information page. For other information, contact our Office of Grants Management Team. To learn more about the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, visit https://www.legacy.mn.gov/

Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (AMPERS)

$1,502,505 the first year and $1,974,720 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.19.

Funds were allocated to each member station based on Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations' recommendations.

MEMBER STATION	FY 2026 AMOUNT	FY 2027 AMOUNT
AMPERS	$708,505	$200,000
KAXE-FM Grand Rapids, MN	$84,400	$30,000
KBEM-FM Minneapolis, MN	$84,400	$30,000
KBXE-FM Bemidji, MN	$84,400	$30,000
KMSU-FM Mankato, MN	$84,400	$30,000
KQAL-FM Winona, MN	$84,400	$30,000
KSRQ-FM Thief River Falls, MN	$34,400	$30,000
WDSE-FM Duluth, MN	$84,400	$30,000
KUOM-AM Minneapolis, MN	$84,400	$30,000
KVSC-FM St. Cloud, MN	$84,400	$30,000
WTIP-FM Grand Marais, MN	$84,400	$30,000

Public Television

$3,556,990 the first year and $4,498,560 the second year are to the Minnesota Public Television Association for production and acquisition grants according to Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.18.

MEMBER STATION	FY 2026 AMOUNT	FY 2027 AMOUNT
KAWE - Lakeland Public Television	$375,417.15	$458,488.30
KFME - Prairie Public Television	$326,062.39	$383,672.18
KSMQ - Austin, MN	$354,170.74	$426,281.03
KTCA/TPT-Twin Cities Public Television	$1,743,521.90	$2,302,554.12
KWCM - Pioneer Public Television	$371,620.85	$452,734.00
WDSE - Duluth, MN	$386,196.97	$474,830.37

Minnesota Public Radio:

$965,000 the first year and $960,000 the second year are for Minnesota Public Radio. This appropriation must be used only to create and share programming on Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage and history.

Wilderness Inquiry:

$468,025 the first year and $465,600 the second year are to Wilderness Inquiry to preserve Minnesota's outdoor history, culture, and heritage by connecting Minnesota youth and families to natural resources.

Como Park Zoo:

$1,466,800 the first year and $1,459,200 the second year are to the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory for program development that features educational programs and habitat enhancement, special exhibits, music appreciation programs, and historical garden access and preservation.

Science Museum of Minnesota:

$337,750 the first year and $336,000 the second year are to the Science Museum of Minnesota for arts, arts education, and arts access and to preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage, including student and teacher outreach, statewide educational initiatives, and community-based exhibits that preserve Minnesota's history and cultural heritage.

Lake Superior Zoo:

$127,380 the first year and $126,720 the second year are to the Lake Superior Zoo to develop educational exhibits and programs.

Great Lakes Aquarium:

$193,000 the first year and $192,000 the second year are to the Great Lakes Aquarium for a lake sturgeon project, including an exhibit and public education on lake sturgeon, in cooperation with the commissioner of natural resources, Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, and United States Fish and Wildlife Services.

The Bakken Museum:

$72,375 the first year and $72,000 the second year are for a grant to The Bakken Museum for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage.

Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery:

$96,500 the first year is for a grant to the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery for cultural programming.