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Senators consider rural catalyst grant to fund local quality‑of‑life projects; regional councils back $30M appropriation
Summary
Senate Bill 2‑390 would create a Rural Catalyst Grant program and a Rural Catalyst Fund (proposed $30 million) administered by Department of Commerce with regional council involvement and a required match of $1 per $2 state funds; testimony emphasized local needs, match requirement, and request that regional councils deliver technical assistance.
Senate Bill 2‑390, introduced to create a Rural Catalyst Committee and a matching grant program to finance quality‑of‑life projects in small towns, drew broad support from regional councils, economic development groups, and philanthropy advisers.
Bill overview: Sponsor Senator Wanzek described the bill as creating a Rural Catalyst Committee (chaired by the governor or the governor’s designee) and a Rural Catalyst Grant program administered by the Department of Commerce. The bill’s eligibility language would allow grants for projects that address arts and culture, community and economic development, education, and health and wellness. The fund is proposed to be…
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