Minnesota Statutes Sports (Ch. 240-240A) § 240A.12. Grants for athletic facilities and programs

Subdivision 1. Grants. The commission may make matching grants to political subdivisions of the state:

Subd. 2. Geographic dispersal. To the extent possible, over time, the commission shall disperse grants equally among the state's congressional districts and award one-half of all grants to communities or institutions outside the metropolitan area as defined insection 473.121, subdivision 2.

Subd. 3. Maximum grants and matching contributions. Each grant under this section must be matched by recipient communities or institutions in accordance with this subdivision. A matching contribution may include an in-kind contribution of land, access roadways and access roadway improvements, and necessary utility services, landscaping, and parking. A grant for new facilities may not exceed $100,000 and must be matched by the recipient at a rate of four times the amount of the grant. A grant for renovation of existing facilities may not exceed $50,000 and must be matched equally by the recipient. A grant for recreational programs may not exceed $20,000 and must be matched equally by the recipient. A grant for a special event or program may not exceed $100,000 and must be matched equally by the recipient.