HF4166

Purpose

Provide funding to support sports-related opportunities for the children of military personnel and veterans. The bill creates a one-time appropriation to fund sports experiences, equipment, camps, and related activities through a grant to a nonprofit organization.

Main Provisions

• Amount and funding source: $100,000 appropriated from the general fund in fiscal year 2027.
• Administration: Funds are to be provided as a grant by the commissioner of veterans affairs.
• Recipient: United Heroes League, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Hastings, Minnesota.
• Use of funds: To fund sports experiences, equipment, camps, and related activities for the children of military personnel and veterans.
• Timing: This is a one-time appropriation (not a continuing or ongoing funding commitment).

Significance and Changes to Law

• This bill does not appear to change existing law beyond creating a one-time appropriation.
• It provides targeted support to military families by enabling organized sports activities and related youth programs through a nonprofit partner.

Scope and Oversight (Implementation Considerations)

• The grant is designated for the specific purpose of youth sports programming for children of military personnel and veterans.
• No additional program details are provided about eligibility beyond being children of military personnel and veterans or about reporting, oversight, or matching requirements in the text provided.

Practical Impact

• Enables a nonprofit organization to deliver sports experiences and equipment to military family children in Minnesota, potentially expanding access to youth sports for this population through a one-time funding mechanism.

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Relevant Terms

• general fund
• commissioner of veterans affairs
• United Heroes League
• 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Hastings, Minnesota
• grant
• sports experiences
• equipment
• camps
• children of military personnel and veterans
• one-time appropriation
• fiscal year 2027