Purpose of the Bill

This bill aims to allocate funds within Minnesota's state budget specifically for the AGRI (Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation) works and AGRI support grant programs. These programs are designed to provide financial assistance to agriculture-related institutions and nonprofits to foster growth and innovation in agriculture.

Main Provisions

• Funding Allocation: The bill appropriates $490,000 from the general fund for both fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027. This funding is designated for the AGRI works program.

• AGRI Works Program: Institutions and nonprofits engaged in agricultural activities can apply for grants up to $20,000. The process requires applicants to submit their latest tax documents along with a standard application form as prescribed by the commissioner of agriculture.

• AGRI Support Program: Similarly, $490,000 is allocated for both fiscal year 2026 and fiscal year 2027 to fund the AGRI support program. Grants available under this category range from over $20,000 up to $200,000. The same application and document submission requirements apply.

• Program Nature: These appropriations are specified as one-time allocations, which means they are not intended to recur annually without further legislative action.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This bill does not introduce new laws or concepts but rather appropriates specific amounts for the existing AGRI programs, continuing the legislature's commitment to agricultural innovation through financial support.

Relevant Terms

• AGRI works program
• AGRI support program
• Appropriation
• Agriculture-related institutions
• Nonprofits
• Fiscal year
• General fund
• Grant application