Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to allocate funds for the expansion of the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. The expansion aims to enhance cultural programming and support local small businesses, particularly those along the Intertribal Cultural Corridor.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill proposes an appropriation of $2,000,000 from the general fund in fiscal year 2026.
• Recipient: The funds are designated for a grant to Indigenous Roots, a registered nonprofit organization.
• Objectives: The money will be used for acquiring, designing, renovating, furnishing, and equipping a property adjacent to the current Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center.
• Goals: The expansion seeks to increase the center's capacity for cultural programming and provide support for small businesses in the area.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill introduces a new one-time financial appropriation specifically for the expansion of the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center. It does not amend existing laws but allocates funds within the framework of Minnesota's budgetary statutes, ensuring the funds are available until the project concludes or is abandoned.

Relevant Terms

• Indigenous Roots
• Cultural Arts Center
• St. Paul
• Intertribal Cultural Corridor
• Nonprofit organization
• Fiscal year 2026
• Small business support