Minnesota SF4675 establishes a community schoolyards grant program to fund park-like outdoor environments at schools.

Minnesota SF4675 establishes a community schoolyards grant program to create park-like outdoor environments at elementary and secondary schools. The program includes a planning and design grant program, awarding up to $150,000 per recipient, and a capital construction and improvement grant program, awarding up to $850,000 per recipient. The grants aim to strengthen local ecological systems, enhance physical and mental health, and foster nature play and recreation. Eligible applicants must partner with community-use partners and provide matching funds.

Minnesota SF4675 establishes a community schoolyards grant program to fund park-like outdoor environments at schools.

Minnesota SF4675 establishes a community schoolyards grant program to create park-like outdoor environments at elementary and secondary schools. The program includes a planning and design grant program, awarding up to $150,000 per recipient, and a capital construction and improvement grant program, awarding up to $850,000 per recipient. The grants aim to strengthen local ecological systems, enhance physical and mental health, and foster nature play and recreation. Eligible applicants must partner with community-use partners and provide matching funds.