FilmNorth grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1186 appropriates $400,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to provide a grant to FilmNorth, a Minnesota film industry organization. The funds will support FilmNorth in developing statewide plans, programs, and resources to grow Minnesota's film industry. Key provisions focus on career-connected learning, workforce development, and business development, with specific emphasis on better supporting people from marginalized and rural communities. This bill directly affects FilmNorth and the broader Minnesota film industry workforce, particularly those in underserved areas.