Purpose

• The bill provides funding to support the Center for Rural Policy and Development (CRPD) as part of Minnesota’s economic development efforts. It directs money from the state general fund to the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for CRPD.

Main Provisions

• An appropriation of 700,000 dollars in fiscal year 2026.
• An appropriation of 700,000 dollars in fiscal year 2027.
• The funds come from the general fund and are allocated to the commissioner of employment and economic development for the Center for Rural Policy and Development to use as needed to support its activities.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• Establishes two new annual funding allocations specifically for the CRPD (one for FY2026 and one for FY2027).
• This represents an added financial support stream from the general fund to CRPD through DEED, increasing state funding for rural policy work.

Fiscal Impact

• Adds 700,000 dollars in each of the two fiscal years (FY2026 and FY2027) from the general fund to support CRPD.

Relevant Terms

• Center for Rural Policy and Development (CRPD)
• Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
• General Fund
• Commissioner of Employment and Economic Development
• Fiscal year 2026 (FY2026)
• Fiscal year 2027 (FY2027)
• Appropriation
• Rural policy development
• Economic development