Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (Ampers)

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,623,500
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Ampers
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Public College/University
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2009
End Date
June 2011
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Overview

Ampers member stations are producing a variety of programs, documentaries and musical specials on Minnesota's arts, historical, and cultural heritage. The stations are also offering free public performances. The on-air projects are aired on member stations, shared with other stations in the network and archived on station websites and the Ampers website: www.ampers.org

The following radio stations each received $103,500 during FY2010 and $135,000 during FY2011 for the purposes outlined in M.S. 129D.19:

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(e) and M.S. 129D.19
2011 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$2,623,500
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measurable outcomes include increasing the number of listeners exposed to Minnesota arts, cutlure, and history. Stations also look to build an increased interest in Minnesota music, local talent and performers.

Measurable Outcome(s)

In fiscal year 2010

  • Ampers stations broadcast 1604 Legacy-funded programs
  • more than 7500 people attended Ampers' Legacy-funded events
  • the Ampers web site had 48,952 page views

To read Ampers' 2011 report to the legislature, click here.In fiscal year 2011

  • Ampers stations created 1732 Legacy programs on a variety of arts, music, nature, history and cultural topics
  • Ampers.org website attracted 17,004 unique visitors and 83,684 page views
  • Ampers' Facebook posts had 118,460 views
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 5(e) and M.S. 129D.19
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Measurable outcomes include increasing the number of listeners exposed to Minnesota arts, cutlure, and history. Stations also look to build an increased interest in Minnesota music, local talent and performers.

Measurable Outcome(s)

In fiscal year 2010

  • Ampers stations broadcast 1604 Legacy-funded programs
  • more than 7500 people attended Ampers' Legacy-funded events
  • the Ampers web site had 48,952 page views

To read Ampers' 2011 report to the legislature, click here.In fiscal year 2011

  • Ampers stations created 1732 Legacy programs on a variety of arts, music, nature, history and cultural topics
  • Ampers.org website attracted 17,004 unique visitors and 83,684 page views
  • Ampers' Facebook posts had 118,460 views
Project Manager
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Glaser
Organization Name
Ampers
Email
jglaser@ampers.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555