Rural economic development technical assistance grants appropriation

This bill appropriates $627,000 from the general fund for fiscal year 2026 to provide technical assistance grants to small rural communities in Minnesota. The funds will go to Community and Economic Development Associates (CEDA) to offer economic development support to communities unable to afford such services, with up to $270,000 also allocated for implementing specific economic development projects alongside the technical assistance. The grant program is a one-time funding measure targeting rural areas needing help with economic planning and development initiatives.