Minnesota History Bookshelf

A project of: Minnesota Historical and Cultural Grants Program

Watonwan County Historical Society

Quick Facts

Recipient: 
Watonwan County Historical Society
Activity Type: 
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected 
Watonwan

WCHS added 43 standard Minnesota history titles to their collections. Notice of the new additions was posted in the annual newsletter and sent to every household in the county. 

Project Details

To add 43 standard Minnesota history titles to broaden public accessibility
Start Date: 
October 2010
End Date: 
May 2011

Project Details by Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year(s): 
2011
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
LAWS of MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 1, Subd. 4 (b), Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants
Appropriation Language 
(b) Statewide Historic and Cultural Grants. (i) $2,250,000 in 2010 and $4,500,000 in 2011 are appropriated 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. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grants process. The Minnesota Historical Society shall administer these funds using established grants mechanisms, and with assistance from the advisory committee created herein.
Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$1,138

Project Manager

Ms.
Wilma
Wolner
Box 126
Madelia
MN
56062
Related Topics: 
Minnesota Historical Society, History, Grants/Contracts, Watonwan