Minnesota Regional Library Systems Legacy Grant SFY2010 - SFY2015

Regional Library Systems

Quick Facts

Recipient: 
Regional Library Systems
Source: 
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type: 
Libraries
Status: 
In Progress
Activity Type: 
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected 
Statewide

A portion of Arts and Cultural Heritage funds of the Minnesota Legacy Amendment for Clean Water, Outdoor Heritage, Parks and Trails, and Arts and Cultural Heritage was appropriated by the Legislature to be distributed to the regional public library systems. Through the State Library Services Division of the Minnesota Department of Education, the regional public library systems receive a percentage of the Minnesota Regional Library Legacy Grant through a state formula.

There are over 350 public library buildings within Minnesota’s twelve regional public library systems. The regions and their member public libraries provide free access to library services and program activities for all residents of the region without discrimination. In addition, through cooperation, shared services, and reciprocal agreements, library users have access to a wide range of public library services, programs and resources within the region and statewide.

The regional systems work collaboratively with community organizations to provide programs to enrich the lives of Minnesotans. The systems have allocated funds towards statewide projects. The Arts and Cultural Heritage funds have enabled libraries to connect with authors, playwrights, musicians, historians, story tellers, and other artists. The tremendous success of the Arts and Cultural Heritage grant programs for the regional public library systems has created a increasing demand for continuing arts and cultural opportunities in libraries.

Status: 
In Progress
Start Date: 
July 2009
End Date: 
June 2015

Project Details by Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year(s): 
2013
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 4
Appropriation Language 

These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.

Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$3,000,000
Fiscal Year(s): 
2012
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 4
Appropriation Language 

These amounts are appropriated to the commissioner of education for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota regional library systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. This appropriation is available until June 30, 2015.

Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$3,000,000
Fiscal Year(s): 
2011
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language 

These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.

Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$4,250,000
Description of Funds: 
$4,250,000 for each year of the biennium, 2010 - 2011 $3,000,000 for each year of the biennium, 2012 - 2013
Fiscal Year(s): 
2010
Legal Citation / Subdivision: 
Laws of Minnesota, 2009 Chapter 172, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 3
Appropriation Language 

These appropriations are for grants allocated using existing formulas under Minnesota Statutes, section 134.355, to the 12 Minnesota Regional Library Systems, to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, literary arts, and cultural heritage of Minnesota. No more then 2.5 percent of the funds may be used for administration by regional library systems. These funds may be used to sponsor programs provided by regional libraries, or to provide grants to local arts and cultural heritage programs for programs in partnership with regional libraries. The Department of Education, State Library Services Division shall administer these funds.

Fiscal Year Funding Amount: 
$4,250,000
Description of Funds: 
$4,250,000 for each year of the biennium, 2010 - 2011 $3,000,000 for each year of the biennium, 2012 - 2013

Project Manager

Jacqueline
Blagsvedt
Minnesota Department of Education, State Library Services
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville
MN
55113
(651) 582-8805
Email: 
jacqueline.blagsvedt@state.mn.us
Related Topics: 
Minnesota Department of Education, Arts, Cultural Heritage Preservation, Education/Outreach, Historic Preservation, History, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, Libraries, Statewide