St. Paul; Southeast Asians in Minnesota 50 year celebration funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2726 allocates funds from the arts and cultural heritage fund to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota. The bill directs the commissioner of administration to provide a grant to Visit Saint Paul, which will distribute subgrants to organizations representing these communities. To qualify, organizations must provide a 10% match and use the funds for events between May 1 and December 31, 2025, with reimbursement allowed for events from May 1 to June 30, 2025. This funding supports community-led events honoring Southeast Asians' contributions to Minnesota over five decades.