Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funding to celebrate the contributions and presence of Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota over the past 50 years. This celebration aims to acknowledge the rich cultural heritage and history of these communities within the state.

Main Provisions

• Funding Source: The bill appropriates money from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• Grant Allocation: The funds are directed to the commissioner of administration to provide a grant to Visit Saint Paul. Visit Saint Paul is responsible for further distributing subgrants.
• Subgrant Conditions:
  • Organizations must represent Minnesota's Southeast Asian communities.
  • Organizations must provide a 10 percent match of the subgrant they receive.
  • Funds must be used for events taking place from May 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.
  • Organizations may also be reimbursed for events held between May 1, 2025, and June 30, 2025.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces specific funding and guidelines for celebrating the 50-year presence of Southeast Asian communities. There is no mention of changing existing laws, but it creates new financial opportunities for cultural events through the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Relevant Terms

• Southeast Asians
• Arts and cultural heritage fund
• Grant
• Visit Saint Paul
• Community events
• Cultural celebration
• Minnesota