Purpose

This bill provides funding to support the preservation and renovation of a historic building in Minnesota. Specifically, it authorizes an appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund to help renovate the Old Central School in the city of Grand Rapids.

Main Provisions

• Amount and year: $3,800,000 in fiscal year 2026.
• Source of funds: Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• Recipient and administration: The appropriation goes to the governing board of the Minnesota Historical Society to provide a grant to the City of Grand Rapids.
• Purpose of funds: To preserve and renovate the Old Central School building.
• Scope: The grant is intended for the preservation and renovation of a single historic building in Grand Rapids.
• Section reference: Section 1 of the bill.

Significance and Impact

• This is a targeted appropriation aimed at historic preservation and renovation of a notable community asset.
• The bill does not add new programs or modify other laws beyond creating this funding allotment for the project.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• No broad changes to statutes are described. The bill adds a new appropriation to allocate funds for the Old Central School renovation project.

Implementation Context (Clarifying Notes)

• The funding is designated to support a local government project (City of Grand Rapids) through the Minnesota Historical Society, aligning with arts and cultural heritage priorities.

Relevant Terms appropriation Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Minnesota Historical Society governing board grant City of Grand Rapids Old Central School preserve renovate historic building fiscal year 2026 Section 1