Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funds to support environmental and natural resource projects in Minnesota. Specifically, it provides financial resources for grants that community projects can access to aid in the protection, conservation, and enhancement of natural resources.

Main Provisions

• The bill approves an appropriation of $28,180,000 from the environment and natural resources trust fund.
• The funds are intended for the commissioner of natural resources, who will distribute them via the environment and natural resources trust fund community grant program.
• The allocated funding is set to be distributed in the fiscal year 2026.
• This is a one-time funding allocation, with the available funds usable until June 30, 2028.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Introduces a dedicated, significant financial allocation specifically for community grants related to natural resources, indicating increased support for local environmental projects within the existing framework of Minnesota's statutes on natural resources.

Relevant Terms

environmental protection, natural resources conservation, community grant program, environment and natural resources trust fund, fiscal appropriation, Minnesota statutes, commissioner of natural resources.