HF2726

Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds to support the celebration of the 50-year presence of Southeast Asians in Minnesota. It aims to honor the cultural heritage and contributions of Southeast Asian communities to the state.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes to appropriate funds from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund.
• The Commissioner of Administration will grant these funds to Visit Saint Paul.
• Visit Saint Paul will then distribute subgrants to organizations representing the Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota.
• These subgrants are intended for events celebrating the milestone of 50 years of Southeast Asian presence in the state.

Conditions for Subgrants

• Organizations applying for a subgrant must provide a 10% match for the funds they receive.
• The subgrants can only be used for events occurring between May 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.
• Organizations may be reimbursed for events that happen between May 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025.

Relevant Terms

• Southeast Asian communities
• Arts and cultural heritage fund
• Subgrants
• Cultural celebration
• Minnesota