Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funding to African Career Education and Resource Inc. to support arts and cultural heritage programs that benefit African Minnesotans.

Main Provisions

• An appropriation of $250,000 is designated for fiscal years 2026 and 2027.
• The funds will be sourced from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund.
• The Minnesota Humanities Center's Board of Directors is responsible for administering these funds as grants to African Career Education and Resource Inc.
• The funding will be used for:
  • Programming and public education classes.
  • Events and forums designed to engage the community.
  • Outreach initiatives and cultural events.
  • Classes aimed at educating the public about the historical, cultural, and folk arts heritage of African Minnesotans.

Significant Changes

• This bill establishes new funding specifically for the support of cultural and educational initiatives focused on African Minnesotan heritage, which might not have been specifically targeted in previous allocations.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriation
• African Career Education and Resource Inc.
• Minnesota Humanities Center
• Arts and cultural heritage fund
• Public education
• Community outreach
• African Minnesotan heritage