Bill > HF2972

This bill appropriates $1,000,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund in fiscal year 2026 to the commissioner of administration, specifically designated as a grant for TaikoArts Midwest. The grant is intended to support multiple initiatives including capacity building, community engagement, launching a new arts education program, and establishing community partnerships specifically in St. Paul's North End neighborhood. Importantly, the bill allows the funding to be used not just for programmatic activities, but also for capital improvements such as facility upgrades and program expansion. Taiko is a traditional Japanese drumming art form, and this appropriation appears designed to help TaikoArts Midwest expand its cultural and educational impact in the local community by providing significant financial support for organizational development and infrastructure.

Budget and Finance

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2972&ssn=0&y=2025