Purpose

Provide one-time funding to celebrate Delano’s 150th anniversary (the Delano Sesquicentennial) in 2026 by supporting arts, music, and cultural heritage programming.

Main Provisions

• An appropriation of $150,000 in fiscal year 2026 from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• Source and administration: funds go to the commissioner of administration.
• Use: a grant to the city of Delano to plan and run the Delano Sesquicentennial celebration, including arts, music, and cultural heritage programming.

Financial and Administrative Details

• The money comes from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• The grant is to be issued to the city of Delano in 2026 to support the Delano Sesquicentennial activities.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Creates a new, one-time appropriation of $150,000 for the Delano Sesquicentennial.
• Designates the commissioner of administration to administer the grant to the city of Delano.
• No ongoing funding or broader program changes are specified; this is a targeted, time-limited allocation tied to Delano’s 150th anniversary celebration.

Summary of Intent

• The bill aims to fund community celebration and preservation of Delano’s history through arts, music, and cultural programming, using state arts funding to support a local event.

Relevant Terms arts and cultural heritage fund; appropriation; commissioner of administration; grant; city of Delano; Delano Sesquicentennial; Sesquicentennial; 150th anniversary; art; music; cultural heritage programming; fiscal year 2026; one-time funding.