Purpose

Explain how the bill aims to support arts and cultural activities in Lake County by funding a local woodworking program that includes intergenerational arts programming and a focus on seniors.

Main Provisions

• Creates an appropriation of $25,000 in fiscal year 2026.
• Source of funds: arts and cultural heritage fund.
• Payments made to the Minnesota State Arts Board (as the grant administrator) for distribution to Lake County.
• The grant is for a woodworking program in Lake County.
• Program components include providing materials and intergenerational programming in the arts.
• The program specifically focuses on seniors.

Financial Details

• Amount: $25,000.
• Fiscal year: 2026.
• Fund: arts and cultural heritage fund.
• Recipient: Lake County, via a grant to the Minnesota State Arts Board.

Administration and Implementation

• The Minnesota State Arts Board administers the grant on behalf of Lake County.
• Lake County is the beneficiary organization receiving the funding to run the woodworking program.

Impact and Scope

• Supports local arts and cultural activities in Lake County.
• Encourages intergenerational engagement through arts programming.
• Provides materials necessary for the woodworking program.
• Targets seniors, helping to address senior engagement and cultural participation.

Significance and Changes to Law

• This is a new one-year appropriation for fiscal year 2026.
• Leaves existing law otherwise unchanged, establishing a funding mechanism rather than creating a new ongoing program.

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Relevant Terms arts and cultural heritage fund Minnesota State Arts Board Lake County woodworking program grant materials intergenerational programming seniors appropriation fiscal year 2026