Rethos grant funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2332 appropriates $680,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $680,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to Rethos, a nonprofit organization. The funds will support Rethos' work expanding Minnesota's Main Street America program through outreach, training, education, and reducing financial barriers for participants. Specifically, $230,000 must be distributed as technical assistance grants to local Main Street organizations using criteria developed by Rethos. This bill directly affects Rethos and local Main Street organizations participating in the program.