Appropriates funds to support county fairs in Minnesota for arts and cultural heritage.

The bill allocates $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of agriculture. These funds are intended for grants to county agricultural societies, aiming to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage through county fairs. The grants are to be distributed equally among the 95 county fairs, in addition to existing aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner must develop criteria and guidance for these grants, seeking input from all interested parties.

Appropriates funds to support county fairs in Minnesota for arts and cultural heritage.

The bill allocates $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the commissioner of agriculture. These funds are intended for grants to county agricultural societies, aiming to enhance arts access and education and to preserve and promote Minnesota's history and cultural heritage through county fairs. The grants are to be distributed equally among the 95 county fairs, in addition to existing aid under Minnesota Statutes, section 38.02. The commissioner must develop criteria and guidance for these grants, seeking input from all interested parties.