CelluComp grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1621 appropriates $10 million from Minnesota's 2026 budget to fund a one-time grant for CelluComp, a company developing sustainable packaging. The grant supports CelluComp's commercialization of a fiber-based barrier material that reduces harmful PFAS chemicals and plastic in packaging products. This funding, available until July 1, 2027, is administered through the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The bill directly affects CelluComp and aims to advance eco-friendly packaging innovation in the state.