Bill > SF304

This bill appropriates $10 million in fiscal year 2026 from the general fund to the Minnesota Commissioner of Agriculture to establish the Minnesota Made PFAS Alternative grants program. The grants are designed to support Minnesota-based businesses developing safer alternatives to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are harmful chemicals often found in packaging and industrial materials. Grant recipients must be located in Minnesota and demonstrate expertise in areas like fiber technologies, material science, and sustainable production. Preference will be given to applicants who can produce products using agricultural waste streams, reduce greenhouse gas emissions through local sourcing and renewable energy, and create value from currently underutilized agricultural byproducts. Grants can be used to expand manufacturing and processing of PFAS-free agricultural products, with awards ranging from $2 million to $5 million and grant terms not exceeding one year. Recipients must submit a detailed report to the commissioner within 30 days of expending funds, including information about jobs created, wages, and benefits. The appropriation is one-time and available until June 30, 2027, with the goal of developing innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to PFAS in Minnesota.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0304&ssn=0&y=2025