Community schoolyards grant program establishment and appropriation

This bill establishes a new Community Schoolyards Grant Program in Minnesota to help create park-like outdoor spaces at elementary and secondary schools that serve as learning environments and community recreation areas. The program provides funding through two components: planning and design grants of up to $150,000 and construction grants of up to $850,000, available to local governments or school districts. To qualify, applicants must partner with a community-use partner like a local government or school district and demonstrate plans for the space to be accessible to the public outside school hours. The bill also requires applicants to show partnerships with organizations experienced in outdoor education and plans for matching funds or in-kind contributions.