Purpose

• To provide an appropriation from Minnesota’s arts and cultural heritage fund to support outdoor programs for youth through a grant to the Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA).

Main Provisions

• Amount and timing: $250,000 is appropriated in fiscal year 2026.
• Source: Arts and cultural heritage fund.
• Recipient and administration: Funds are directed to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Humanities Center, which will grant the funds to the Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA).
• Purpose of the grant: Outdoor programs for youth.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Establishes a new appropriation dedicated to outdoor youth programs via a grant from AEDA, funded from the arts and cultural heritage fund and administered by the Minnesota Humanities Center’s board. This represents a new flow of state money specifically earmarked for youth outdoor programming through AEDA.

Relevant Terms - arts and cultural heritage fund - Minnesota Humanities Center - Board of Directors - Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA) - outdoor programs for youth - appropriation - fiscal year 2026 - grant - Minnesota