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Department of Education seeks funds for competitive library construction grants; governor recommends $900,000
Summary
The Department of Education presented the library construction competitive grant program to the committee, describing program history, 2023–24 activity and a governor recommendation of $900,000 for 2025; program requires 50% local match and awards improvement and accessibility grants.
The Minnesota Department of Education told the Senate Capital Investment Committee on Feb. 18 that the governor’s 2025 recommendation includes $900,000 for the competitive library construction grant program, which supports improvement and accessibility projects at public libraries statewide.
Bobbie Burnham, assistant commissioner in the Office of Teaching and Learning, said Minnesota has 12 regional public…
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