Otter Tail County Historical Society Announces Sesquicentennial Micro-Grant Program

2018 marks the 150th anniversary of Otter Tail County. In honor of such, the Otter Tail County Historical Society is planning a yearlong series of community based programs, tours and exhibitions. In addition to several signature events, OTCHS has announced they will be sponsoring a Sesquicentennial Micro-Grant program.

The purpose of the program is to provide small, one-time-only grants that engage in creative, short-term projects that benefit Otter Tail County citizens and communities and generate accomplishments people can take pride in. Grant proposals may range from $500 to $1,000. Grants will be awarded through a competitive process managed by the Otter Tail County Historical Board of Directors.

There will be three rounds of grants:

Round One:

• Grant applications due: November 3, 2017
• Grants awarded: November 15, 2017
• Project completion date: March 30, 2018

Round Two:

• Grant applications due: March 2, 2018
• Grant awarded: March 16, 2018
• Project completion date: July 27, 2018

Round Three:

• Grant applications due: July 6, 2018
• Grants awarded: July 27, 2018
• Project completion date: December 28, 2018

Projects eligible for Micro-Grant consideration will meet one or more of the following objectives: celebrate the culture, art, history and heritage of Otter Tail County, offer diverse entertainment including creative activities such as visual art, music, performance, literature and dance, focus on Otter Tail County’s natural environment, or are community based projects that emphasize our rural sense of place.

Final reports and documentation of expenses must be received no later than 30 days after completion of the project. Funds can be used for project related expenses such as: materials to implement the projects, project promotion, other actual costs Funds cannot be used for: to pay salaries or wages or compensation for volunteer time, events that cost money to attend or items intended for sale, events or projects outside of Otter Tail County.

For more information on Otter Tail County 150^th Anniversary Micro Grants or to download grant applications, visit OtterTail150.com or contact Anita Hoffarth with Reach Partners at 701-271-8170 or [email protected].