Stairstep Foundation for African American cultural festivals and events funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2497 appropriates $1,000,000 from Minnesota's arts and cultural heritage fund to the Stairstep Foundation for African American cultural festivals and events. The funding covers specific costs like event infrastructure, staffing, safety, permits, equipment rentals, and programming for these festivals. This is a one-time grant for fiscal year 2026, directly providing resources to support the operational needs of these cultural events.