Rethos grant appropriation

This bill appropriates $680,000 for fiscal year 2026 and $680,000 for fiscal year 2027 from the state general fund to Rethos, a Minnesota nonprofit. The funding supports Rethos in expanding the Main Street America - Minnesota program through outreach, training, education, and reducing financial barriers for local businesses. Specifically, $230,000 must be distributed as technical assistance grants to local Main Street America organizations using criteria developed by Rethos. The bill directly affects Rethos as the grant recipient and local Main Street organizations participating in the program.