2016-2017 Wilderness Inquiry

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$196,000
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$196,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2015
End Date
September 2017
Project Overview

The project "Minnesota's Youth Outdoors" expands on place-based educational opportunities for under-served youth throughout Minnesota. This project engages an additional 6,000 underserved Minnesota youth. Wilderness Inquiry partners with public, charter, and private schools to participate in experiential learning throughout greater Minnesota.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Laws, 2015 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6 (g)
Appropriation Language

$200,000 each year is for grants to Wilderness Inquiry to preserve Minnesota's outdoor history, culture, and heritage by connecting Minnesota youth to natural resources.

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$196,000
Direct expenses
$196,000
Administration costs
$4,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
2
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Engage an additional 6,000 underserved Minnesota youth in place-based educational opportunities primarily through public school partnerships. Conduct 30 educational events emphasizing Arts, Culture, and Minnesota History.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Laws, 2015 1st Special Session, Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6 (g)
Appropriation Language

$200,000 each year is for grants to Wilderness Inquiry to preserve Minnesota's outdoor history, culture, and heritage by connecting Minnesota youth to natural resources.

2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$196,000
Direct expenses
$196,000
Administration costs
$4,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
2
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Engage an additional 6,000 underserved Minnesota youth in place-based educational opportunties primarily through public school partnerships.Conduct 30 educational events emphasizing Arts, Culture, and Minnesota History

Project Manager
First Name
Meg
Last Name
Krueger
Organization Name
Wilderness Inquiry
Street Address
808 14th Ave. SE
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55414
Email
meg@wildernessinquiry.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555