This bill, Minnesota Senate File No. 2545, proposes an appropriation of $680,000 in fiscal years 2026 and 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development for a grant to Rethos, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The funding is intended to support activities related to expanding the Main Street America Minnesota program, including outreach, engagement, training, education, reporting, and program evaluation, as well as reducing financial barriers to participation. Additionally, $230,000 of the total appropriation must be allocated as technical assistance grants to local Main Street America organizations, using criteria and processes developed by Rethos.