InspireMSP grant provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2495 appropriates $75,000 from Minnesota's workforce development fund for a one-time grant to InspireMSP. The grant funds programming to connect middle and high school students in Minneapolis and St. Paul - particularly historically excluded youth - with Minnesota's creative industry through career exploration, hands-on experiences, and access to resources. The bill directs the commissioner of employment and economic development to administer this grant for program development focused on creative industry pathways. It does not create new ongoing funding or alter existing programs, solely providing targeted support for youth workforce development in a specific sector.