Environment and natural resources trust fund community grant program grants appropriation

This bill appropriates $28.18 million from Minnesota's Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund for the state's Community Grant Program in fiscal year 2026. The funds will support local community projects focused on environmental conservation, natural resource management, and outdoor recreation. This one-time appropriation is available until June 30, 2028, and directly affects communities applying for grants under the program established by Minnesota Statutes section 116X.03. The bill does not create new policy but allocates specific funding for existing grant programs.