Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to provide funding for the expansion of the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center located in St. Paul, Minnesota. This expansion aims to enhance the center's capacity for cultural programming and support for local small businesses.

Main Provisions

• The bill allocates $2,000,000 from Minnesota’s general fund to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development.
• The funding will be used as a grant to the nonprofit organization Indigenous Roots.
• The grant is intended for acquiring, designing, renovating, furnishing, and equipping a property adjacent to the existing center.
• The purpose of expanding the center is to increase its programming capacity and to support small businesses along the Intertribal Cultural Corridor in St. Paul and nearby areas.

Significant Changes

This legislation does not amend or repeal existing laws but provides a one-time fiscal appropriation to a specific project within the community, underlining the state's support for cultural and economic development.

Relevant Terms

• Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center
• St. Paul
• Cultural programming
• Small business support
• Intertribal Cultural Corridor
• Fiscal allocation
• Nonprofit organization