Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to support youth boxing programs in Minnesota by providing financial resources. This initiative is positioned as a cultural and educational effort to help preserve and promote the state's boxing tradition and heritage.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an appropriation of $150,000 for the fiscal year 2026.
• Funding will be allocated from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• The Minnesota Humanities Center will manage the grant distribution.
• The grant will be awarded specifically to SIR Boxing to develop and sustain youth boxing programs.

Significant Changes

There are no specific changes to existing laws; however, the bill dedicates state resources to nurturing cultural heritage through sports, emphasizing boxing as a means of youth engagement and cultural preservation.

Relevant Terms

arts and cultural heritage fund, youth boxing programs, Minnesota Humanities Center, SIR Boxing, appropriation, cultural preservation.