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This bill establishes an accessibility for arts and cultural economy capital grant program administered by the Minnesota Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development. The program will provide $50 million in grants to support accessibility renovations and capital projects for arts and cultural facilities across Minnesota. Grants will be distributed through intermediary organizations like community development financial institutions, foundations, and Tribal governments, who will select recipients based on specific criteria. To be eligible, organizations must be nonprofit arts or cultural entities with fewer than 60 full-time equivalent employees, derive at least 33% of 2023 revenue from live events, have no tax delinquencies, and be located in Minnesota. Priority will be given to projects achieving Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, with a maximum grant of $2 million per organization. The bill emphasizes geographic balance and diverse community service, requiring intermediary organizations to consider factors like regional knowledge and community service record. Recipients must submit reports to the legislature detailing grant use and outcomes, with an initial report due by January 15, 2026, and a final report due upon complete expenditure of funds. The appropriation is a one-time allocation available until December 31, 2028, with a small portion (0.1%) dedicated to program administration.

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