Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funds to celebrate 50 years of Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota through various cultural and artistic events.

Main Provisions

• Funding and Allocation: The bill proposes an appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the fiscal year 2026. These funds are designated for the commissioner of administration to grant to Visit Saint Paul.

• Subgrants: Visit Saint Paul will provide subgrants to organizations representing the Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota.

• Eligibility Requirements: Organizations must provide a ten percent match of the subgrant amount to be eligible. These funds must support events scheduled between May 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.

• Event Reimbursement: The bill allows for reimbursement of events specifically occurring from May 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.

Significant Changes

No significant changes to existing law are indicated; rather, the bill focuses on funding allocations to celebrate historical milestones for Southeast Asian communities.

Relevant Terms

• Southeast Asians
• Arts and cultural heritage
• Subgrants
• Visit Saint Paul
• Commissioner of administration