Purpose of the Bill

This bill is designed to celebrate 50 years of Southeast Asian communities residing in Minnesota. It aims to provide financial support for events that highlight the cultural contributions and history of these communities.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes to allocate funds from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the fiscal year 2026.
• This money will be given as a grant to Visit Saint Paul, which will then distribute subgrants to organizations within Minnesota’s Southeast Asian communities.
• Eligible organizations must provide a 10% match for the subgrant they receive.
• The funds are intended to support events held between May 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces a new appropriation specifically for celebrating the Southeast Asian communities, which has not been previously specified in Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund allocations.

Relevant Terms

Southeast Asian communities, Minnesota, arts and cultural heritage fund, Visit Saint Paul, subgrants, appropriation, cultural celebration, fiscal year 2026.