Purpose

• The bill provides state funding to support the creation of a cultural mall in Moorhead, aimed at preserving and enhancing the arts and cultural heritage of diverse Minnesota communities.

Main Provisions

• In fiscal year 2026, an appropriation is made from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• The funds are allocated to the commissioner of administration as a grant to a nonprofit organization, the Immigrant Development Center (a 501(c)(3)).
• The purpose of the grant is to preserve and enhance the arts and cultural heritage of diverse Minnesota communities by establishing a cultural mall in the city of Moorhead.
• The grant may be used to acquire, renovate, and upgrade a property for this cultural mall project.

Beneficiary and Use

• Beneficiary: Immigrant Development Center (a nonprofit organization).
• Use of funds: Acquire, renovate, and upgrade property to establish the Moorhead cultural mall and support its related activities.

Significance and Impact

• Supports cultural heritage and immigrant/community diversity initiatives within Minnesota.
• Creates a dedicated cultural space (a cultural mall) in Moorhead, funded by the state arts and cultural heritage program.

Changes to Existing Law

• This bill primarily establishes an appropriation to fund a project; it does not specify changes to existing statutes beyond providing the grant for this purpose.

Financial Details ( Summary)

• Source: Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
• Timing: Fiscal year 2026.
• Amounts and specific grant terms are to be determined by the appropriation and grant administration process.

Relevant Terms arts and cultural heritage fund commissioner of administration grant Immigrant Development Center cultural mall Moorhead fiscal year 2026 nonprofit organization 501c3 preserve and enhance the arts and cultural heritage diverse Minnesota communities acquire renovate upgrade property