Bill > HF1655

This bill provides a one-time appropriation of $627,000 from the state's general fund to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, specifically to be granted to Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA), a nonprofit organization. The funding is designed to support economic development in rural Minnesota by providing technical assistance and project grants to small communities that cannot typically afford such services. Up to $270,000 of the total appropriation can be used for direct economic development project implementation. The grants will be tailored to individual community needs, with the goal of helping rural communities improve their economic prospects by providing specialized technical support and resources. The appropriation is specifically designated for fiscal year 2026 and is considered a one-time funding allocation.

Labor and Employment

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1655&ssn=0&y=2025