Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to provide financial support to the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis. The funding is intended to enhance and expand arts programs for both youth and adults, supporting the theater's role as a community and economic development hub.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill designates $250,000 for the fiscal year 2026. This amount is sourced from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• Grant Recipient: The funding will be administered by the commissioner of administration as a grant to the Plymouth Christian Youth Center (PCYC), which operates the Capri Theater.
• Program Enhancement: The grant is specifically aimed at enriching the theater's arts programming, benefiting youth, families, and artists at different stages of their careers.
• Community Impact: The funding supports the theater's mission to act as a community builder and an economic catalyst in the North Minneapolis area, serving over 20,000 visitors annually.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill appropriates new funding from the arts and cultural heritage fund for a specific nonprofit organization, highlighting a targeted investment in local cultural infrastructure. It does not amend existing law but allocates new resources to support specified artistic and community objectives.

Relevant Terms

• Capri Theater
• North Minneapolis
• Arts and cultural heritage fund
• Economic development
• Community builder
• Youth and adult arts programming