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MN SF3103

MN SF3103
Seeds Worth Sowing appropriation


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Introduced
03/27/2025
In Committee
03/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to arts and cultural heritage; appropriating money to Seeds Worth Sowing.

AI Summary

This bill appropriates a total of $2 million ($1 million in fiscal year 2026 and $1 million in fiscal year 2027) from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of administration, specifically for a grant to Seeds Worth Sowing. The purpose of this grant is to support African American and African immigrant communities in Minnesota by celebrating and preserving their cultural traditions, histories, and community practices. The funding will be used to strengthen community connections, amplify African heritage narratives, and provide cultural programming that promotes resilience and a sense of belonging. Specifically, the grant can support activities such as intergenerational learning programs, youth engagement initiatives, cultural preservation efforts, educational workshops, storytelling projects, and community events that highlight Black ancestral knowledge, land-based traditions, and mutual aid practices.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Environment, Climate, and Legacy (on 03/27/2025)

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