The bill, S.F. No. 2047, proposes appropriating funds from Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage fund to support a Community Festival Grant Program. Specifically, it allocates $1,250,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $1,250,000 for fiscal year 2027 to the Minnesota Humanities Center. The grants will be provided to community-based organizations, cities, and counties to help fund cultural festivals and events throughout the state.

The funding may be used for: - Event programming - Staffing - Community outreach - Transportation - Facilities and equipment rentals - Signage

Additionally, up to $200,000 of the funds may be earmarked for public safety expense reimbursement to county sheriff departments.

Priority funding will be given to specific cultural festivals and events, including: - Somali Museum Annual Celebration - Twin Cities Jazz Fest - Selby Avenue Jazz Fest - Hmong Festival - Cinco de Mayo Festival (St. Paul) - Rondo Days (St. Paul) - Hiddo Soor International Somali Cultural Festival (Plymouth) - Safe Summer Nights (St. Paul) - Somali Independence Day (St. Paul)

The bill is aimed at promoting diverse cultural heritage and enhancing community engagement through financial support for festivals across Minnesota.