Minnesota HF679 increases funding for innovative service-learning grants to support student-led service-learning experiences.

Minnesota HF679 amends the state's innovative service-learning grants program by increasing the maximum award amount from $50,000 to $75,000. The bill appropriates $1,000,000 for these grants in fiscal year 2026, with any remaining balance available in fiscal year 2027. Eligible service-learning partnerships, which must include a school and at least one community-based organization, can apply for these grants to provide student-designed, student-led service-learning experiences. Partnerships must match 50% of the grant amount unless the commissioner waives this requirement.

Minnesota HF679 increases funding for innovative service-learning grants to support student-led service-learning experiences.

Minnesota HF679 amends the state's innovative service-learning grants program by increasing the maximum award amount from $50,000 to $75,000. The bill appropriates $1,000,000 for these grants in fiscal year 2026, with any remaining balance available in fiscal year 2027. Eligible service-learning partnerships, which must include a school and at least one community-based organization, can apply for these grants to provide student-designed, student-led service-learning experiences. Partnerships must match 50% of the grant amount unless the commissioner waives this requirement.