HF1535

Purpose

Authorize a one-time, targeted funding action to support the expansion of the Duluth Children's Museum. The bill provides a grant to a state agency to help cover capital improvements for enlarging the museum building.

Main Provisions

• Establishes a one-time appropriation of $1,700,000 from the General Fund in fiscal year 2026.
• Source and administration: funds go to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) to administer a grant.
• Recipient: Duluth Children's Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
• Use of funds: to design, construct, furnish, and equip capital improvements for an expansion of the museum building in Duluth.
• Availability: the appropriation remains available until the project is completed or abandoned, subject to Minnesota Statutes section 16A.642.

Funding Details

• Amount: $1,700,000
• Fiscal year: 2026
• Source: General Fund
• Purpose: grant for capital improvements related to museum expansion
• Availability period: until project completion or abandonment
• One-time nature: described as a one-time appropriation

Administration & Recipient

• Administered by: Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development
• Recipient organization: Duluth Children's Museum (501(c)(3))

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Creates a new, one-time capital investment appropriation for a specific project (Duluth Children's Museum expansion) administered by DEED.
• References existing law for fund availability (Minnesota Statutes §16A.642); no permanent program or ongoing funding is created.

Summary Notes

• This bill does not alter ongoing programs or general funding; it adds a singular, project-specific grant to support expansion work at a specific museum in Duluth.

Relevant Terms - General Fund - Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) - Grant - Duluth Children's Museum - 501(c)(3) nonprofit - Capital improvements - Expansion - Museum building - Duluth - Fiscal Year 2026 - One-time appropriation - Minnesota Statutes §16A.642