HF 2579

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 03/20/2025 03:02 p.m.

A bill for an act
relating to agriculture; appropriating money for the AGRI works and AGRI support
grant programs.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin APPROPRIATIONS; AGRI WORKS AND AGRI SUPPORT.
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new text begin (a) $490,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $490,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture to award grants under the AGRI works
program. Agriculture-related institutions and nonprofits may apply for grants up to $20,000.
Grantees must submit their most recent tax documents and complete an application in the
form and manner prescribed by the commissioner to be eligible for grants under this
appropriation. These are onetime appropriations.
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new text begin (b) $490,000 in fiscal year 2026 and $490,000 in fiscal year 2027 are appropriated from
the general fund to the commissioner of agriculture to award grants under the AGRI support
program. Agriculture-related institutions and nonprofits may apply for grants over $20,000
but not more than $200,000. Grantees must submit their most recent tax documents and
complete an application in the form and manner prescribed by the commissioner to be
eligible for grants under this appropriation. These are onetime appropriations.
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