Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds specifically for supporting arts and cultural heritage initiatives related to the Somali community in Minnesota.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes to provide $700,000 in fiscal year 2026 and another $700,000 in fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
• Beneficiary: The funds are designated for the Minnesota Humanities Center, which will grant them to a nonprofit organization called People in Action.
• Program Implementation: The allocated funds are intended to be used for various programs including arts education workshops, mentor programs, community presentations, and engagement events that focus on Somali-based arts and culture.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• This bill introduces new appropriations to support Somali cultural programs specifically, enhancing the cultural diversity representation and support within Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage initiatives.

Relevant Terms

• Appropriations
• Arts and cultural heritage fund
• Minnesota Humanities Center
• People in Action
• Somali-based programs
• Arts education workshops
• Mentor programs
• Community presentations
• Engagement events