The Loft Literary Center

$150,000 in 2009

• Term: 18 Months

Increase the relevance of literary arts by nurturing a broad spectrum of voices, expression, and artistic endeavor through continued operating support as part of the Regional Arts Development Program I (RADP I). The Loft also requests that $100,000 of Bush support be positioned as a membership challenge match as a RADP I transition strategy.

$150,000 in 2008

• Term: 15 Months

For continued operating support through the Regional Arts Development Program I

$150,000 in 2006

• Term: 17 Months

For continued operating support through the Regional Arts Development Program I

$200,000 in 2004

• Term: 23 Months

For continued operating support through the Regional Arts Development Program I

$15,000 in 2003

• Term: 18 Months

To restructure a website and provide for online transactions as a part of the organizational effectiveness component of the Regional Arts Development Program

$200,000 in 2002

• Term: 26 Months

For continued operating support through the Regional Arts Development Program

$135,000 in 2000

• Term: 18 Months

For operating support for one year through the Regional Arts Development Program

$15,000 in 1997

• Term: 12 Months

To explore the feasibility of creating a literary center to house The Loft, Milkweed Editions, and the Minnesota Center for Book Arts

$45,000 in 1995

• Term: 20 Months

To expand staff at this literary center

$30,000 in 1993

• Term: 12 Months

To support a plan to broaden the Loft's audience

$80,000 in 1991

• Term: 26 Months

To support a marketing plan in order to assist in broadening the Loft's audience

$25,000 in 1990

• Term: 11 Months

To support planning and audience development

$20,000 in 1989

• Term: 12 Months

To match net increased private gifts received in 1989-90

$14,000 in 1988

• Term: 24 Months

to hire a consultant and to match net increased gifts from individuals

$11,840 in 1986

• Term: 14 Months

To support long-range planning