Northern Crops Institute grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1497 appropriates $60,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 and another $60,000 for fiscal year 2027 to provide grants to the Northern Crops Institute. These funds are specifically authorized for the Institute to purchase equipment. The bill directly affects the Northern Crops Institute by providing dedicated funding for equipment acquisition, with no additional policy changes or new requirements for other entities. It is a straightforward funding allocation bill.