SF4362

Purpose

This bill changes how grants under the emerging contaminants grant program are calculated. It increases the potential size of grants and modifies how much of a project’s cost can be covered, especially when federal funds are also involved.

Main Provisions

• It amends the current rule for how much grant money a project can receive under the emerging contaminants grant program (part of Minnesota’s capital investment-related funding).
• The grant amount for an eligible project can be up to a higher percentage of the eligible project cost (the text shows “up to 50% or 80%” of the cost, indicating a broader range depending on conditions).
• There is a higher maximum grant cap, stated as up to between $5,000,000 and $12,000,000, depending on the specific situation.
• The grant amount is calculated by taking the eligible project cost, applying the percentage (up to the new cap), and then subtracting any federal emerging contaminant funds the project receives (from designated federal sources listed in the bill or other federal funds for emerging contaminants).
• The changes apply to the statute Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement section 446A.082, subdivision 4, and specify how the grant amount is determined for eligible projects.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Increases the cap on the grant amount under the emerging contaminants grant program (the maximum grant amount can go up to a higher dollar level than before).
• Revises the formula for calculating the grant by incorporating a subtraction of federal funds the project receives for emerging contaminants.
• Updates the statutory language to reflect these changes in the grant calculation, within the capital investment framework.

What this means in practice

• Projects dealing with emerging contaminants may qualify for larger grants.
• The amount a state grant covers may be higher, but the final Minnesota grant is reduced by any federal funds used for the same purpose.
• This keeps federal funding in play in the overall funding picture, ensuring the state grant complements rather than duplicates federal support.

Relevant Terms - emerging contaminants grant program - grant amount - eligible project cost - percentage of cost (50% and 80%) - maximum grant cap ($5,000,000 to $12,000,000) - federal emerging contaminant funds - Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement section 446A.082 subdivision 4 - 446A.081 subdivision 9 paragraph b clause 4 - capital investment - project funding calculation