Minnesota HF1559 allocates $2.5 million for community festival grants to support cultural events across the state.

Minnesota HF1559 provides funding for the community festival grant program. It allocates $1.25 million for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the Minnesota Humanities Center. This funding supports community-based organizations, cities, and counties in organizing cultural festivals and events. The grants can cover event programming, staffing, community outreach, transportation, facilities, equipment rentals, and signage. Up to $200,000 can be used for public safety reimbursement to county sheriff departments.

Minnesota HF1559 allocates $2.5 million for community festival grants to support cultural events across the state.

Minnesota HF1559 provides funding for the community festival grant program. It allocates $1.25 million for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the Minnesota Humanities Center. This funding supports community-based organizations, cities, and counties in organizing cultural festivals and events. The grants can cover event programming, staffing, community outreach, transportation, facilities, equipment rentals, and signage. Up to $200,000 can be used for public safety reimbursement to county sheriff departments.