SF734

Senate File No. 734 is a legislative bill introduced in Minnesota that focuses on enhancing public safety by providing financial support to nonprofit organizations. It proposes allocating funds from the state's general fund in the fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to offer supplemental security grants. These grants are intended for nonprofits that have already been approved for federal security funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's program. No additional application is needed; applying for the federal grant automatically qualifies an organization for the state supplemental grant. Each eligible organization can receive up to $75,000 in total from both the federal and state programs. The distribution of these grants will follow the priority order established in the federal program, and the state won't distribute its grants until after the federal awards are announced. The commissioner of public safety may use up to 1% of these funds to cover administrative costs of the grant program.