SF2963

Purpose

To provide funding for cultural upgrades related to Battle Creek Recreation Center by supporting improvements to its fields to better serve a diverse community.

Main Provisions

• Allocates $500,000 in fiscal year 2026.
• Source: Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• Distribution: Money goes to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Humanities Center.
• Use: A grant to Ramsey County to improve fields at Battle Creek Recreation Center to accommodate cultural diversity.

Significance and What It Accomplishes

• Creates a targeted funding mechanism to upgrade a public recreation venue to be more inclusive and welcoming for people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Uses a grant administered through the Minnesota Humanities Center to support Ramsey County’s facility improvements.

Impact on Current Law

• This is an appropriation of funds for a specific project and does not appear to change existing statutes or policy beyond allocating money for this purpose.

Administration and Oversight

• The Minnesota Humanities Center’s Board of Directors administers the grant to Ramsey County for the proposed improvements.

Timeline

• Fiscal year 2026 is the year the funds are authorized for this project.

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