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This bill modifies the matching requirements for the lower population density broadband grant program by increasing the percentage of project costs that can be covered by state grants from 75% to 90%. Specifically, the bill amends Minnesota Statutes section 116J.3952, subdivision 2, which governs grants for broadband infrastructure in less densely populated areas. The change means that grant recipients will now be able to receive up to 90% of a project's total cost from state funding, reducing the amount of local matching funds required. This adjustment could make it easier for communities in lower population density areas to pursue broadband infrastructure improvements by lowering the financial burden on local entities. The bill includes an effective date of August 1, 2025, giving local governments and potential grant applicants time to prepare for the new funding structure. The modification aims to support broadband expansion in rural or less populated regions of Minnesota by making grant funding more accessible.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0843&ssn=0&y=2025