Minnesota Made Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Alternative grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1622 appropriates $10 million from Minnesota's general fund for one-time grants to support the development of PFAS-free alternatives. The grants target Minnesota-based companies that can demonstrate expertise in material science and the use of agricultural waste streams (like crop byproducts) to create packaging or products without PFAS chemicals, while prioritizing local sourcing and renewable energy. Grant awards range from $2 million to $5 million per project, with funds available until July 2027. This program directly affects manufacturers in Minnesota aiming to replace PFAS-containing products using local agricultural resources.