Minnesota HF1965 allocates $6.4 million annually for two years to the small business assistance partnerships program.

Minnesota HF1965 provides funding for the small business assistance partnerships program. It appropriates $6.4 million from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the commissioner of employment and economic development. Grants under this program will be awarded for two consecutive years, with the first year's grant being awarded immediately. The department may use up to five percent of the appropriation for administrative purposes. These appropriations are onetime allocations.

Minnesota HF1965 allocates $6.4 million annually for two years to the small business assistance partnerships program.

Minnesota HF1965 provides funding for the small business assistance partnerships program. It appropriates $6.4 million from the general fund for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to the commissioner of employment and economic development. Grants under this program will be awarded for two consecutive years, with the first year's grant being awarded immediately. The department may use up to five percent of the appropriation for administrative purposes. These appropriations are onetime allocations.