H.F. 5019 Summary

• Appropriates $75,000 from the workforce development fund in fiscal year 2025 to the commissioner of economic development for a grant to InspireMSP
• Funds programming to assist middle school-aged children in Minneapolis and St. Paul to develop interest in and connect with Minnesota's creative industry
• Money must support program development and career exploration in the creative industry, specifically targeting historically excluded youth
• Grant funding supports providing access to essential resources, networks, and hands-on experience at a critical stage in youth career development
• This is a one-time appropriation