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MN SF4496

MN SF4496
Accessibility for the arts and cultural economy grant program establishment and appropriation


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Introduced
04/19/2022
In Committee
04/19/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to economic development; establishing an accessibility for the arts and cultural economy grant program; requiring a report; appropriating money.

AI Summary

This bill establishes an "Accessibility for the Arts and Cultural Economy Grant Program" to be administered by the Minnesota Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development. The program will provide grants to eligible nonprofit or tribal arts and cultural organizations to fund necessary accessibility renovations to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and capital projects for their facilities. The grants will be awarded through an intermediary community development financial institution (CDFI) organization selected by the Commissioner, with input from a diverse community advisory group. The bill appropriates $50 million from the general fund for this purpose, with 0.1% allocated for the Commissioner's administrative costs.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Jobs and Economic Growth Finance and Policy (on 04/19/2022)

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