This bill, S.F. No. 2425, proposes an appropriation of $1,000,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund for the fiscal year 2026. The funds would be granted to the Stairstep Foundation through Explore Minnesota, the state's tourism agency. The grant is intended to support African American cultural festivals and events by covering infrastructure and associated costs, including:

• Buildout and permits
  
• Sanitation and maintenance services
  
• Transportation and staffing
  
• Event programming
  
• Public safety
  
• Facility and equipment rentals
  
• Signage and insurance
  

This appropriation is designated as a one-time funding allocation.