Accessibility for the arts and cultural economy capital grant program establishment

SF 1593 establishes a $50 million grant program to help Minnesota arts and cultural facilities meet accessibility requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The program provides capital grants through intermediary organizations (like community development groups or tribal governments) to eligible nonprofit facilities - such as theaters, galleries, or cultural centers - that meet specific criteria, including deriving at least 33% of revenue from live events, employing no more than 60 full-time equivalent staff, and being located in Minnesota. Grants can fund ADA compliance renovations or capital projects, with priority given to ADA-related work and geographic diversity across the state, and the maximum grant per facility is $2 million. The commissioner of employment and economic development must report on program use and outcomes to the legislature by 2026.