Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to allocate state funds to support agricultural initiatives in Minnesota. It specifically provides financial resources for the AGRI works and AGRI support grant programs. These programs are designed to assist agriculture-related institutions and nonprofits in advancing their projects and operations.

Main Provisions

• Funding Amounts: The bill authorizes a total of $490,000 in fiscal year 2026 and another $490,000 in fiscal year 2027 for each program, AGRI works and AGRI support, meaning a total of $980,000 per program across the two fiscal years.
• Eligibility and Application:
  • For the AGRI works program, eligible applicants can receive grants up to $20,000.
  • For the AGRI support program, the grant amounts range from over $20,000 to a maximum of $200,000.
  • Applicants must submit their most recent tax documents and follow specific application guidelines as prescribed by the commissioner of agriculture.
• Onetime Appropriations: These funds will be disbursed as one-time grants and are not intended for continuous or recurring funding.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The bill introduces specific monetary allocations from the state's general fund dedicated to the AGRI works and AGRI support programs for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027, marking a targeted investment in supporting agricultural stakeholders in Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

• AGRI works program
• AGRI support program
• Commissioner of agriculture
• Agricultural grants
• Nonprofit organizations
• One-time appropriations