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This bill appropriates $1,250,000 in both fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the Minnesota Humanities Center for a community festival grant program. The funding will support community-based organizations, cities, and counties in hosting cultural festivals and events throughout Minnesota. The grants can cover a wide range of expenses including event programming, staffing, community outreach, transportation, facility and equipment rentals, and signage. Up to $200,000 of the appropriation may be used to reimburse county sheriff departments for public safety expenses related to these festivals. The bill specifically prioritizes funding for several named cultural events, including the Somali Museum Annual Celebration, Twin Cities Jazz Fest, Selby Avenue Jazz Fest, Hmong Festival, Cinco de Mayo festival, Rondo Days in St. Paul, Hiddo Soor International Somali Cultural Festival in Plymouth, and Safe Summer Nights and Somali Independence Day events in St. Paul, highlighting the state's commitment to supporting diverse cultural celebrations.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2047&ssn=0&y=2025