Minnesota STEM Ecosystem grant appropriation

This bill appropriates $1.2 million for fiscal year 2026 and $1.2 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem. The funds support STEM learning opportunities and workforce development in science and technology across Minnesota. The Minnesota STEM Ecosystem will distribute subgrants to eligible programs to ensure statewide coordination of STEM initiatives. This directly affects STEM education providers and workforce development programs statewide by providing dedicated funding for their activities.