Minnesota Humanities Center funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill appropriates $2.5 million for fiscal year 2026 and $2.5 million for fiscal year 2027 from the arts and cultural heritage fund to the Minnesota Humanities Center. The funding supports statewide humanities programs, including cultural programming focused on Minnesota, veterans and military experiences, educator professional development, and initiatives reflecting Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities. It directly affects the Minnesota Humanities Center, which will use the funds for outreach, partnerships, and expanded programming across the state. The bill makes no changes to existing laws but provides specific funding for these established program areas.