SF2050
Rural economic development technical assistance grants appropriation
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: HF1655
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This bill, S.F. No. 2050, proposes an appropriation for rural economic development in Minnesota. It allocates $627,000 from the state's general fund in fiscal year 2026 to the Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development for a grant to Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA). The funds will support economic development technical assistance and project grants for small communities in rural Minnesota.
The bill specifies that: - CEDA will design, implement, market, and administer community and economic development programs tailored to local needs. - Technical assistance grants will be awarded based on need to communities that cannot otherwise afford these services. - Up to $270,000 of the total appropriation may be used specifically for economic development project implementation in conjunction with the technical assistance provided. - This funding is a one-time appropriation.
The bill was introduced in the Minnesota Senate on March 3, 2025, and referred to the Jobs and Economic Development Committee.
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| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Introduction and first reading | ||
| March 03, 2025 | Senate | Action | Referred to | Jobs and Economic Development | |
| March 17, 2025 | Senate | Action | Author added | ||
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